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Trying to use hitting. At the top while trying to keep the shaft in line with
my forearm. (per dowel pratice) feel like right arm is raised in a swearing in position. From there I drive the right forearm toward the ground elbow to hand straight down. If I did not pivot I feel like I would just hit my self
in the side with my elbow. I try to be aware of a bent right wrist doing this.
Another thing I check that the left arm/ shoulder are connected during
the down swing. This is what is working for me. Your mileage may very.

You're working on the right things, Bob. Stay with it...and thanks for posting!