Thoughts From the 7th Edition Waiting Room
For some time now, I and others have had access to a set of typed 7th edition revisions and additions that allegedly were transcribed from Homer Kelley's own hand. Based on my source, the accuracy of the material itself and my own sense of "Homer-speak," I believe them to be authentic and to reliably represent Homer's intent. There may be additional material available only to the current owner of the book, and if so, we can only wait and see what further gems lie in store.
Most of the work amplifies the current concepts, corrects obvious typographical errors or is otherwise cosmetic in nature. Many of these changes have been well documented and discussed at LBG and on other forums. Beyond that, there are three items (including their required related changes that were not part of the revisions) that I am most interested in:
1. The Slide Hip Turn (10-14-B) as the designated Variation in the Stroke Patterns of both 12-1-0 and 12-2-0. If this stands, then the illustrating photos (10-14-B #1 and #2) -- hold-overs from the first four editions that mandated "no appreciable turn" -- must be changed. In any event, the 'Turn' description in 11-14-B must be changed to "Delayed" to comply with the definition in the 5th and 6th editions.
2. Hinge Action and its five variations being moved from Zone #3 (Ball Control) into Zone #2 (Club Control). This is a huge change of emphasis -- from Finesse to Power Package (#3 Accumulator Action and Rhythm) -- and will also require a sub-title change and at least some integrating mention in Chapter Six.
3. The Pivot Swing Center Tripod as intended to be introduced in 7-12 (but without any explanation other than a possible reference in a revised paragraph 2-H). The concept demands authoritative treatment, but unless Homer left more on the subject, it may remain a 'wild card' subject to individual interpretation.
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