The Tomasello Argument

[ChangeMySwing]

Thanks for posting the sequence of TT's swing, HG. I come to this site every day, but some how never viewed it.

[ChangeMySwing]

Delaware Golf,

Does the right forearm/ hand chop that TT mentions in the video letter series mesh with the stroke pattern that is demonstrated in the Australian videos? I think that the difference between the two videos/strokes is how TT is using his magical right forearm. Could the reason for the difference be his age and physical condition. I see the stroke in the video letters as being an efficient compromise, but still a compromise because it is less athletic than the stroke that he demonstrates in the Australian videos.

[Delaware Golf]

Delaware Golf,

Does the right forearm/ hand chop that TT mentions in the video letter series mesh with the stroke pattern that is demonstrated in the Australian videos? I think that the difference between the two videos/strokes is how TT is using his magical right forearm. Could the reason for the difference be his age and physical condition. I see the stroke in the video letters as being an efficient compromise, but still a compromise because it is less athletic than the stroke that he demonstrates in the Australian videos.

No difference....same swing. Have Tommy on video a year before the Australia video using the same uncocking motion as the letter series video. Has nothing to do with his age. Watch chapter nine of the chapter series...and listen for the comment, ONE SMOOTH MOTION.

DG

[daniell]

Hi DG/ChangeMySwing,

I have been watching the TT's Australian series and video letters many times, I did not realise it until yesterday. The swing sequense (2) to (3), is just a lifting of the right forearm with very little fanning action. Looks like a purely bicep action. Just lift it.

Of course the reverse action is also true, just karate chop down. Both series and video are the same if we look carefully.

Is it correct?

cheers,

daniel

[Delaware Golf]

Hi DG/ChangeMySwing,

I have been watching the TT's Australian series and video letters many times, I did not realise it until yesterday. The swing sequense (2) to (3), is just a lifting of the right forearm with very little fanning action. Looks like a purely bicep action. Just lift it.

Of course the reverse action is also true, just karate chop down. Both series and video are the same if we look carefully.

Is it correct?

cheers,

daniel

Remember the 10 sequence drill is just a drill. After you complete the 1 to 2 step in the sequence...study what happens to the right forearm as you cock the right elbow???

[daniell]

DG,

Three things happens when I cock the right elbow:

(1) Right forearm rotates anti-clockwise automatically;
(2) The left shoulder moves forward;
(3) the left knee moves forward and right hip moves back;

They occur almost automatically.

Am I on the right track?

thanks,

daniel

[ChangeMySwing]

I've figured things out by reading several old posts, and had the chance to beat some balls today with much success.

I was banging my driver 285+ carry.

My efforts were spent on the following thing:

-- Pivot: getting the left side out of the way

-- RFP/ the folding back of the right wrist

-- The right forearm karate chop (seems to open the club face and prevent a heavy draw --hook--

-- Acquired Motion to ensure that I'm using a horizontal hinge.


How does TT' stroke pattern relate to the Maximum Participation Stroke???

I was releasing from the top of my swing and believe that I was generating max power with a sweep release. How is this possible?
I was taught that a sweep release should result in shots that are a club length shorter than using a snap release.