[Yoda]

Yoda - thank you for very much for giving me a place in your forum where I can ask probing questions, debate the validity of certain TGM concepts etc. It is very gracious of you. There is zero chance that certain others would do this, because it requires a great deal of confidence for a TGM golf instructor to allow certain TGM beliefs to be deeply explored and even challenged.

I will definitely adhere to the guideline of decorous behaviour and I would not think of insulting another forum member who has contrary opinions. I like contrary opinions because it forces me to rethink my own position, and I often change my thinking in response to insightful posts that are contrary to my own thinking.

I also will not expect you to participate in the forum and I will therefore not address my posts to you. Of course, you can post freely if you are interested and you want to selectively make a point.

My interest in participating in this forum is to learn more about TGM and about golf mechanics and biomechanics in general, and any LBG forum member should freely participate if they are interested.

Jeff,

I think your Forum will be a great success and that we will all learn a lot. I will participate when I think I can add value, but only as my time permits.

I expect the decorum to be a two-way street. Respect for opposing opinion -- however hotly debated -- will be the standard.

Regarding the clubhead kick situation. This represents my understanding at present.

Consider this composite photo.




In the final image, I have drawn a yellow line indicating where the clubshaft should be if it were ultra-rigid and incapable of flexing. I base the position of the yellow line on the direction of the central clubshaft, which has a very small amount of forward shaft lean at impact. Note that the clubhead has kicked forwards . . .

No, Jeff. The correct line is the one you drew (at my request) in your post #100. It runs from the #3 Pressure Point to the Sweetspot. Note also that the line points in the direction of the Primary Lever's fulcrum, the Left Shoulder.

The "direction of the central clubshaft" is irrelevant.