[Daryl]

Am I correct in saying that the #3 angle is between the left arm and clubshaft at impact where the #2 angle makes this less (more acute) when the left wrist is cocked? Since pa2 goes inline at impact, there is no angle, so its all #3?

No. Accumulator #2, the Clubshaft is not longitudinally in-line with the Left Arm at Impact, only Radial. The Left Wrist is Level.

2-P THE WRISTCOCK The Uncocking of the Flat Left Wrist is a Perpendicular Motion – not a Horizontal Motion (as defined in 4-0). The Left Wrist (6-B-2) is Cocked and Uncocked per Stroke Pattern (Chapter 12), per 4-B and per 4-D. It normally moves from “Cocked” to “Level” between Release and Impact, and from “Level” to “Uncocked” during the Follow-through. Wristcock is a Clubhead motion – not a Clubface motion. Only with a Turned Left Wrist, such as 10-2-D, can Uncocking be both motions, that is, actually Throwing the Clubface at the Ball.

The Wristcock shortens the Swing Radius to facilitate and synchronize the Rhythm and Acceleration of the Pivot and Power Package. The true Angular Speed (RPM) of the Clubhead is identical to that of the Hands due to the mandatory Flat Left Wrist. See 2-N-1 and sketch 2-K#5. So as the Clubhead moves from minimum to maximum radius, its Surface Speed (6-N-0) in miles per hour (MPH) increases geometrically. However, the RATE at which the Clubhead radius increases is an additional velocity factor – that is, its “Overtaking Rate” (6-F). Which is dictated by Hand Speed, Trigger Delay (7-20, 7-23) and Travel and which continues until the In-Line (6-B-0) FULL EXTENSION of the Lever Assembly (6-A) is achieved. So for maximum Power at any Clubhead Speed, the Ball must be struck before Full Extension per 2-N-1. Full Extension (Angular Momentum 2-K) can occur at any time or exist all the time during a Stroke per Pattern, regardless of Impact Point or Low Point (2-N). Impact during Full Extension produces a “soft” Impact and is a very useful simplification. See 2-K and 2-L#2.

Centrifugal Force alone Uncocks the Swinger’s Wrists, but Right Arm Thrust during Release is the Hitter’s procedure. Except per 2-M-3 these procedures are not compatible (10-19-0).

The #3 Accumulator is a Very Difficult concept/Motion to grasp. Roll is not something you "Do". It's something that happens while your Right Forearm Wedge Travels Through Alignments. As the Right Forearm Fans through Release, which means that as the Right Hand moves Left, the Right Elbow is almost stationary but it must Roll. The Right Forearm Wedge Rolls On-Plane and allows the Elbow of the Straight Left Arm to Move Away from the Right Elbow. This Rolls the Clubface. The #3 Accumulator is Right Forearm Wedge Turn and Roll.

It's easier said than done. Its easier with a Straight line Delivery Path while aiming toward the Inside Aft Quadrant of the Ball. BECAUSE, the Elbows need to stay Close Together until Release Can Roll the Right Forearm Wedge. The Right Elbow at the Top of the Swing should be Pointing Downward and be well below the left arm and that Alignment should be maintain until release.

Look at the closeness of his elbows in frame 1&2, compare to frame 3. Look at Frame #3 carefully and see where the Bend is Pointing. If I had Frame #2.5 the Bend in his Right Elbow would be pointing at us. So understand that the #3 Accumulator Roll IS the Right Forearm Wedge Roll into Impact. AND, that it begins Rolling Milliseconds after the Uncocking of the Left Wrist begins.



I recommend "Basic Motion" and "Acquired Motion" drills until this becomes ingrained. The Best way to learn and feel this motion is to bend your right wrist and wrap it so that it can't move. Bend a Large spoon (Don't tell your wife) and tape it to the back of your right hand and forearm. Then do small short swings with your right arm. It will teach you almost everything about the Automatic Roll. your Right elbow will change positions because your wrist can't roll. With both hands on the club, your #4 Accumulator must Release to allow your Right Elbow to Change Location.

You can't let the Power Package get Stuck. This happens when, during Release, the Upper arms cling to the Torso through the remainder to the Release and Impact Interval. So, the Right Elbow will straighten but not Roll.

Yoda gave me a Drill that Allows and Teaches the Power Package to move freely and not get stuck, and it shows just how powerful the #3 Accumulator Release Roll actually can be. That's when I first heard Compression. It's outlined Below. Do this Drill after the Spoon Drill above.

Drill

1. Take your normal Address
2. Move your Right Foot behind your Left Foot about 1.5 feet. Only the ball of the right foot touches the ground.
3. Do Acquired motion Strokes While keeping your feet in place.

During this drill, you'll notice how free the upper arms become and you'll feel the roll whipping through. The Roll begins when your Right Forearm is about 90 degrees to your Shoulders and Ball Contact is made before your Hands reach the Center of your Sternum.

People that Unbend the Right Forearm during the Downstroke may not be able to produce an Automatic Roll of the #3 Accumulator because oftentimes Unbending the Right Forearm during the downstroke means that the Right Upper Arm gets Stuck at your Side. If So, use a Pre-Roll Procedure, by Arching the Left Wrist During the Downstroke. Then, use a Straight Line Delivery Path and you won't need to Flip through Impact.

This is the Difference between a Right Arm Swinger and A Left Arm Swinger. During this Action, the Right Arm Swinger does not Allow the Left Elbow and Arm to move away (Blast Off) because his Right Upper arm gets stuck. So he either Bends his Left Wrist or Bends his Left Elbow. And so, the Right Elbow becomes the Center of the Clubhead Arc.

I hate to take photos from other websites. The photo sequences are just to show someone with a Power Package that Doesn't get Stuck. I don't make any other claims about his swing. But Look at the Release of the #4 Accumulator. It's a rare thing these days. Picture #4 is Storage, pics 5&6 are delivery, 7,8,&9 are Release and Picture #10 is Fully Released. You need to compare the Upper Left Arms between Moe and Hogan. Hogan got stuck sometimes. Moe did not. BUT, both had High Hands at the Finish which is one indication of a Free moving Power Package through Release. But, you can get High Hands in other ways too I suppose.