RFT Redux

[Amen Corner]

Yes, it's in the book....Magic of the Right Forearm (to execute the downstroke with 12-1-0 and 12-2-0).

You'll have to ask other AI's why they don't teach like Tommy (but there are AIs that teach exactly what Tommy taught)...I believe Tommy decided to teach from Homers original approach, a right arm/arm swinging based approach to the game in line with Harry Vardon and Tommy Armour. Both Vardon and Armour were against starting the downswing with the lower body.

DG

First of all, I would like to apologize to the site owner and his crew and all members for not staying with the topic. Please delete or change to another place.

DG,

I have been following your posts with great interest, and your knowledge on Mr. Tomasellos teaching, is second to none.

But today I have reached the point where I need to say what has been bothering me.

I don´t know you or your background. I do know that you have spent time with Mr. Tomasello and, my interpretation of your posts here, that his word is law to you.

I, for thoose who did not know, am an AI.

Let me start with
"You'll have to ask other AI's why they don't teach like Tommy"

[We are taught and teach after the book written by Homer Kelley. If you did not know, you have over 44 trillions of different patterns that will fulfil the 3 imperatives. Which patterns to choose depends on the students CV.

To me, IMOO, that is a flexible system, MY WAY, not THE WAY.

"Trust me, I have the upmost respect for the way Lynn approaches the machine. If I didn't decide to continue my studies with Tom Tomasello's instruction, I would be studying with Lynn and co."

You did add this one to your original. I hope you do, since you are in his home.

"Cheers to another successful LBG Academy/Workshop"

Are you sarcastic?

I think you should be thankfull to Lynn and co. To have clips of your Master and Mr Doyle here is big. That tells me, I don´t know about you, how big Lynn´s generosity is.

You would not see that happen on any other golfsite.

[6bmike]

The Magic of the Right Forearm is NOTa stroke pattern. TMRF is part of every movement Homer discussed, from take-away to follow through. It is structure, it cocks, guides and ignites the clubhead. It is a part of every stroke pattern. And it isn't Extensor Action.

"Don't think you'll find the answer in Orlando" Cheapest shot yet to members of this forum, dg.
But you are right, he won't find the answer in Orlando- Mickey knows nothing about golf. Best to wait til Yoda gets into town and kicks it into high gear. Lynn and Co will unlock the book and fill-in the blanks.

[Delaware Golf]

The Magic of the Right Forearm is NOTa stroke pattern. TMRF is part of every movement Homer discussed, from take-away to follow through. It is structure, it cocks, guides and ignites the clubhead. It is a part of every stroke pattern. And it isn't Extensor Action.

"Don't think you'll find the answer in Orlando" Cheapest shot yet to members of this forum, dg.
Both you are right, he won't find the answer in Orlando- Mickey knows nothing about golf. Best to wait til Yoda gets into town and kicks it into high gear. Lynn and Co will unlock the book and fill-in the blanks.

Sorry for helping the members of this forum. If you only knew how many I have helped and the time I have spent helping them.

[6bmike]

Sorry for helping the members of this forum. If you only knew how many I have helped and the time I have spent helping them.

Help away. TT is okay in my book. Great way to learn some of the things about TGM. But it seems you are against any questions. That is wrong. My guess is the answer will not be what you want it to be. No big deal. As I said- nice stroke pattern.

[KOC]

I have in my mind a question for a long time regarding the RFT. In "The Address Routine video", Yoda and Jeff Hull and Ted all together talking about the takeaway. It is easy to understand that Hitter pick the thing up and drive it down...for swinger, hands are leading both ways... should we pick the rope handle? Or do RFT compatible to swinging procedure?

Frankly speaking, I personally adopt the RFT for hitting with very good result and just want to clear my fog.

[Yoda]

I have in my mind a question for a long time regarding the RFT. In "The Address Routine video", Yoda and Jeff Hull and Ted all together talking about the takeaway. It is easy to understand that Hitter pick the thing up and drive it down...for swinger, hands are leading both ways... should we pick the rope handle? Or do RFT compatible to swinging procedure?

This whole idea of the Right Arm Takeaway is so much simpler than most people want to make it.

As the Body Turns (and thus provides the circular motion necessary for the Stroke), both Hitters and Swingers use an active Right Arm and Elbow to lift the Left Arm and Club to the Top. Since one arm or the other (or both) must ultimately lift the Club -- really, how else will you get it off the ground? -- then the only alternative to Right Arm Lift is Left Arm Lift (or some combination of the two). The motion is not at all complicated. It is the same used when you wind up to throw a ball (only the plane of motion is different).

But getting the Club off the ground is only half the story. You must also guide it in its precise On Plane Path, and here the Right Arm reigns supreme. As the player lifts the Club, he simultaneously uses the Right Forearm and Clubshaft (ideally the Forearm's In-Line Extension) to direct the Sweetspot Up Plane. As the Elbow Action lifts, the Right Forearm guides. What could be simpler?

Sure, you can lift the Club with your Left Arm -- if you are strong enough -- but since the Left Arm points below Plane, its guidance function is suspect. One thing is for sure: You cannot lift the Club with the Body. Unaided by the Arm's Lift, the Turning Body will simply drag the Club back along the ground and sharply to the inside. So, sooner or later, the Arms must lift. 'Sooner' puts the Club On Plane. 'Later' puts it Under Plane.

Now, directly to your question and the manner in which the Right Arm Takeaway differs between Hitters and Swingers:

The Hitter must set up a Carry Back Motion (of the entire Left Arm-Clubshaft unit) that Loads the Right Elbow (for Muscular Drive-Out Action). In contrast, the Swinger must set up a Swing Back Motion (of the Club itself) that Loads the Left Wrist (for Centrifugal Throw-Out Action). Hence, the Swinger will sense and visually exhibit more of a Drag Back than will the Hitter.

As a final appeal to those who would understand the nature of Right Arm Participation in the Backstroke, let me close with a real-life story. In 1972, then 42-year-old Gene "The Machine" Littler was diagnosed with cancer of the lymph system. The recommended surgical procedure to remove the cancerous lymph node in the upper left chest was radical: Node, glands (also in the upper left arm) and surrounding muscle would be cut out. Told he must choose between what would be left of his professional golf career and saving his life, Gene chose life, and the surgery was done.

But this story has a happy ending. The following year, while still in recovery and before he could lift his left arm above his waist, he won again on the PGA TOUR. On the Backstroke, his strong Right Arm swung the Club Up, Back and In -- On Plane. From the Top, his wonderful Pivot, specifically the Right Shoulder (and not his disabled Left Shoulder), drove his virtually useless Left Arm into Release. Centrifugal Force powered his Swinging Club, and his Right Forearm provided its On Plane guidance through Impact.

Asked about the victory in spite of his disability, Gene said simply:

"I never knew the right arm was so important."

He would go on to win four more PGA TOUR events, earn a berth on the 1975 Ryder Cup team and, in the sunset of his career, win eight times on the Senior Tour.

The message is clear...

You have a Pivot.

And a Right Arm.

Use both.

[12 piece bucket]

And Homer said where you feel this activity is . . . IN THE RIGHT ELBOW. "You don't feel it in the muscles but the elbow itself."

[KOC]

The message is clear...

You have a Pivot.

And a Right Arm.

Use both.

Thanks Yoda I got it. I remember a GSED on other side said that the backswing is similar to load a fishing rod. I think that is not by STT! Also, as you mentioned throwing a ball, my mind suddenly came up with Hammer Throwing.

I think that is a good example of arms (esp. the right arm) and body to make the hammer in motion.

RFT = Reduce Faulty Takeaway; Right to the Frame of golf Teaching; Revolutionary From Tee-to green...

[6bmike]

This whole idea of the Right Arm Takeaway is so much simpler than most people want to make it.

I remember a few years back how tough it was for many of us to perform something so simple. Clapping, Fanning, Lifting, Pick up- it was so foreign. The computer took some time to re-program. But it did.