Since the left is bent at Adjusted Address, does this suggest that ideally, an early move in Start Up would be to flatten it? Gives me a better understanding of the 12-3-0 checklist Section 4/5-- step 16 "Start Up--L/R Wrist Conditions." Of course, there is the option of starting at Fix. Would an early flattening of the left wrist be an indicator that the right elbow is moving correctly?
Originally Posted by EdZ
Excellent summary. Well worth folks taking the time to read closely.
Especially useful to understand:
ideally, the Left Wrist is always Flat and the Right Wrist is always Level (4-A-1, 4-B-1).
Understanding wrist positions (chapter 5) and the flying wedges alignments are the road to understanding the beauty of TGM. The level right wrist, and the magic right forearm.
Since the left is bent at Adjusted Address, does this suggest that ideally, an early move in Start Up would be to flatten it? Gives me a better understanding of the 12-3-0 checklist Section 4/5-- step 16 "Start Up--L/R Wrist Conditions." Of course, there is the option of starting at Fix. Would an early flattening of the left wrist be an indicator that the right elbow is moving correctly?
A qualified "maybe". If the other components, specifically the hip action/motion and plane line tracing, are correct, then you are more likely on track, however it is entirely possible to have the wrists move properly, but be off your plane line tracing.
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Flattening the Left Wrist and Fanning the Right Forearm with a Stationary Right Elbow Turns the Wrists to Plane automatically.
The Elbow moves when the Left Arm begins to Raise.
The location and Bend of the Right Elbow at the moment the Elbow begins to rise is the exact location your Right Elbow needs to return for Release
(Could you go into more detail about these statements).I don't understand the stationary right elbow.Also when you say "Extensor action fans the Right Forearm" is this automatic?
Flattening the Left Wrist and Fanning the Right Forearm with a Stationary Right Elbow Turns the Wrists to Plane automatically.
The Elbow moves when the Left Arm begins to Raise.
The location and Bend of the Right Elbow at the moment the Elbow begins to rise is the exact location your Right Elbow needs to return for Release
(Could you go into more detail about these statements).I don't understand the stationary right elbow.Also when you say "Extensor action fans the Right Forearm" is this automatic?
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Easy.
Stand upright and let your right arm hang at your side. Bend your right elbow until your right forearm is 90 degrees, or horizontal to the ground. Using your right shoulder muscle ONLY, move your hand to the right without moving your elbow. This is a Horizontal motion from left to right. Do not lift up your hand. This in an across plane motion. Do not move your shoulders.
We’re getting closer.
Now do the same thing with your right elbow in front of your right Hip. (Because only hitters ever have their right elbow at their side and you don’t want that).
We’re almost done.
Bend at the Waist. Now, with your right elbow in front of your right hip and your right forearm On-Plane (Close), move your right hand to the left so that it's in-front of your belt buckle (center of your stance). As you fan your forearm, your hand moves across to the right and passes by your elbow, it can go another 6 inches farther right before it stops. This is an across plane motion. Do not move your shoulders.
Almost done, and this is the cool part
Put your hand back in front of your belt buckle and this time, Fan really-really-hard and fast. Notice that after your right hand can go no further than 6 inches to the right of your elbow that your elbow begins to lift away from your side. When that happens, just keep using your shoulder muscle (ONLY) to raise your right arm to the top of the swing. Keep going in the same direction. Feel the continuity in the total motion. Go to the top of the swing by moving your right elbow farther away and up from your side. Don’t bend your elbow. (your elbow is less than 90 degrees bent, maybe 75 degrees) Do not move your shoulders.
Last thing, but this part makes everything else clear.
As you’re fanning your right forearm, (you have now learned to fan and lift using ONLY the right deltoid muscle) TURN your hand. Spin your hand to the right and bend your right wrist as it passes in front of your hip (keep your right wrist LEVEL). Put your thumb out as if you were hitch-hiking. Fan-spin-Hitch-hike in one smooth motion with your right arm up to the top of the backstroke without ever bending your right arm more than when you started. Do not move your shoulders.
Automatic Turn to Plane
With two hands on the club, and using only your deltoid muscle, your hands will turn to the plane as they pass in front of your right hip with a stationary right elbow. This is because your right hand is above your left hand. As your left arm creates a drag on your right forearm fanning, it will fall behind and thus turn your hands to plane.
Geometry:
When using a Golf Club when practicing this, at the end of the Fan:
Your Hands have Fanned Across the Plane
Your Hands have Turned to Plane
Your Left Wrist is Flat and your Right Wrist is Bent
Both Wrists have remained Level (not cocked)
The Clubshaft is not yet parallel to the ground and parallel to the base-line of the inclined plane.
Your shoulders will now begin to Turn
Continue lifting your arms with your right shoulder Deltoid Muscle
Feel the Extensor Force begin to increase
Did I say that Extensor Action fans the Forearm? Hmm? the Right Deltoid muscle fans the forearm and raises the arms.
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