There are 45 items in the Mechanical Checklist for all Strokes (12-3). In all but three Sections of the Stroke -- Preliminary Address, Adjusted Address and the Finish -- Extensor Action is listed as a 'check' item. In other words, Extensor Action is present from Start Up to the end of the Follow Through. Including Impact Fix, that would be nine Sections, or 20 percent of the 45-item Checklist.
[Extensor Action also may be present in Adjusted Address, but it is not listed as a check item. That is because Extensor Action fully-applied would Flatten the Left Wrist. This is acceptable for Hitters using Impact Address (10-9-B) but not for Swingers using Standard Address (10-9-A).]
Bottom line: If you integrate Extensor Action into your Total Motion, you are well on your way to a sound Golf Stroke.
Greenjeans . . .
Could you speak a bit more about the Swinger beginning from Adjusted Address and apply EA during Start Up? Also, how does EA Flatten the Wrist?
Could you speak a bit more about the Swinger beginning from Adjusted Address and apply EA during Start Up? Also, how does EA Flatten the Wrist?
I've got a post out there somewhere on this.
Bottom line is that, immediately during Start Up, the Right Thumb and Forefinger simply pulls the Clubshaft into line with the Left Arm (thereby Flattening the Left Wrist). This action can be all the Backstroke necessary for Putts, Chips and short Pitch Shots beginning from a Classic Adjusted Address (Bent Left Wrist).
In longer Strokes, the Extensor Action Takeaway can be executed with enough authority to 'throw' the Club all the way to the Top.
In my quest to go from pivot controlled hands to hands controlled pivot Im working on extensor action.
The trouble I have though is that extensor action creates tension in my arms and hands and I lose the bend in my right wrist and cannot get any lag. I'm using PP#1 and having a feeling of stretching the left thumb down the shaft, picking the right forearm up the plane and then driving it down through impact.
Is this just something I need to work on more until I can do it without tension or am I doing it wrong? Has anyone else experienced this?
The trouble I have though is that extensor action creates tension in my arms and hands and I lose the bend in my right wrist and cannot get any lag.
Is this just something I need to work on more until I can do it without tension or am I doing it wrong?
Daz,
Though you will have to 'think about it' at first -- there is no other way -- Extensor Action soon should become an 'imbedded' Feel (and not something you consciously strive to achieve).
Do this for me:
Without a Club, simply grasp your Left Wrist with your Right Thumb and Forefinger. Your Right Arm will be well-bent at the Elbow. Now, use that Right Thumb and Forefinger (via Right Triceps Extensor Action) to 'stretch out' your Left Arm. Don't overdo it; simply tug gently on your Left Arm.
That is the Feel of Extensor Action.
No more.
No less.
Now, use your Right Forearm and Elbow Action to take your Hands -- and with them, your stretched Left Arm -- to the Top. Don't 'work' your Body hard to do this...it should be relatively passive. Simply use your Right Arm to swing the Left Arm across the chest and your Hands to your Right Shoulder.
Maintain the 'tug' on your Left Arm throughout the Motion.
Then, swing down from the Top to the end of the Follow-Through (Both Arms Straight position). Hold your Follow-Through for a few seconds and again, maintain the Left Arm 'tug'.
Close your eyes and repeat the Motion. Feel the Active Right Arm. Feel it 'stretch' the Left.
Soon, these Feels will become integral to your Golf Stroke.
Just as does a computer Operating System, your Extensor Action will run silently but efficiently in the background of your Total Motion.
Though you will have to 'think about it' at first -- there is no other way -- Extensor Action soon should become an 'imbedded' Feel (and not something you consciously strive to achieve).
Do this for me:
Without a Club, simply grasp your Left Wrist with your Right Thumb and Forefinger. Your Right Arm will be well-bent at the Elbow. Now, use that Right Thumb and Forefinger (via Right Triceps Extensor Action) to 'stretch out' your Left Arm. Don't overdo it; simply tug gently on your Left Arm.
That is the Feel of Extensor Action.
No more.
No less.
Now, use your Right Forearm and Elbow Action to take your Hands -- and with them, your stretched Left Arm -- to the Top. Don't 'work' your Body hard to do this...it should be relatively passive. Simply use your Right Arm to swing the Left Arm across the chest and your Hands to your Right Shoulder.
Maintain the 'tug' on your Left Arm throughout the Motion.
Then, swing down from the Top to the end of the Follow-Through (Both Arms Straight position). Hold your Follow-Through for a few seconds and again, maintain the Left Arm 'tug'.
Close your eyes and repeat the Motion. Feel the Active Right Arm. Feel it 'stretch' the Left.
Soon, these Feels will become integral to your Golf Stroke.
Just as does a computer Operating System, your Extensor Action will run silently but efficiently in the background of your Total Motion.
And life will be good...
Lynn this is great thank you. Thats my weekend practise planned.!
Bottom line is that, immediately during Start Up, the Right Thumb and Forefinger simply pulls the Clubshaft into line with the Left Arm (thereby Flattening the Left Wrist). This action can be all the Backstroke necessary for Putts, Chips and short Pitch Shots beginning from a Classic Adjusted Address (Bent Left Wrist).
In longer Strokes, the Extensor Action Takeaway can be executed with enough authority to 'throw' the Club all the way to the Top.
(Bold by Sean)
Can extensor action be used to trigger the takeaway?
Hybrid Mode
