Actually, birdie, I changed that to 'revolutionary.'
And I'm toying with the idea of 'innovator.'
Something like Bernard Baruch, the Wall Street legend who went from being known as first a 'gambler,' then a 'speculator' and finally, a 'financier,' all without changing in the least what he actually did.
Another great post, Mathew. Your fabulous illustrations really help get these mission-critical concepts across.
Is this a cool place or what!
Yoda~
I am viewing these photos with the red line emphasis and listening to Mr. Kelley's comment that the pictured plane is the clubshaft plane but the one we are working with is the sweet spot plane. Should one "program" these photos with the expectation that it will benefit clubhead control?
I am viewing these photos with the red line emphasis and listening to Mr. Kelley's comment that the pictured plane is the clubshaft plane but the one we are working with is the sweet spot plane. Should one "program" these photos with the expectation that it will benefit clubhead control?
Actually, with the dowels, the Sweetspot is at the base of the dowel. When you point the dowel you are pointing the Sweetspot, so there is no conflict of 'Clubhead' and 'Clubshaft.' But let me extend your question to the Geometry of the Stroke Mathew has illustrated.
Clubhead Control (Lag Pressure) is assigned to one of the Pressure Points in the Hands (1-L-B), usually the #3 Pressure Point (right index finger). And Clubhead Lag Feel is Sweetspot Feel, not Clubshaft Feel.
The player monitors the Clubhead (and its Sweetspot) by Lag Pressure Feel only, never directly (5-0). That includes its On Plane Line of Flight (2-N-0). Thus, the On Plane Geometry of the orbiting Sweetspot is likewise assigned to the #3 Pressure Point (as guided by the Right Forearm's Tracing of the Straight Plane Line per 5-0).
It is that On Plane Geometry that Mathew has so beautifully illustrated and that students should find quite helpful in their efforts to Drive (Hitting) or Drag (Swinging) the Club Down Plane to Full Extension.
Actually, with the dowels, the Sweetspot is at the base of the dowel. When you point the dowel you are pointing the Sweetspot, so there is no conflict of 'Clubhead' and 'Clubshaft.' But let me extend your question to the Geometry of the Stroke Mathew has illustrated.
Clubhead Control (Lag Pressure) is assigned to one of the Pressure Points in the Hands (1-L-B), usually the #3 Pressure Point (right index finger). And Clubhead Lag Feel is Sweetspot Feel, not Clubshaft Feel.
The player monitors the Clubhead (and its Sweetspot) by Lag Pressure Feel only, never directly (5-0). That includes its On Plane Line of Flight (2-N-0). Thus, the On Plane Geometry of the orbiting Sweetspot is likewise assigned to the #3 Pressure Point (as guided by the Right Forearm's Tracing of the Straight Plane Line per 5-0).
It is that On Plane Geometry that Mathew has so beautifully illustrated and that students should find quite helpful in their efforts to Drive (Hitting) or Drag (Swinging) the Club Down Plane to Full Extension.
Yoda~
Your comments are appreciated. However, for me, I am left with the impression/feeling that the dowels are the shaft.
After two readings of the book and months of forum participation (are there enough adjectives to describe appreciation for the forum content and guidance of TGM leaders like Lynn Blake?) my commitment for a third reading of the book was anticipated to be just " a piece of cake." To my surprise the wheels started to spin in Chapter 2 and traction wasn't established after listening to Mr. Kelley's comments on the audio's .
In transition where many experience problems, Mr. Kelley's advice to forget the clubshaft plane, the 2-C illustrations and the 10-5 photos stimulate meaningful questions. I feel positive about what I am concluding but just can't find reinforcement for validation.
Your comments are appreciated. However, for me, I am left with the impression/feeling that the dowels are the shaft.
In transition where many experience problems, Mr. Kelley's advice to forget the clubshaft plane, the 2-C illustrations and the 10-5 photos stimulate meaningful questions. I feel positive about what I am concluding but just can't find reinforcement for validation.
DRW,
You must forget about the Clubshaft Plane. If for no other reason, the Clubshaft simply cannot stay on it.
As the Sweetspot moves Up, Back and In On Plane, the Shaft rotates off its own Plane and onto the Sweetspot's Plane. For Swingers, that Rotation is accomplished during the Start Up Swivel. The Clubshaft then remains on the Sweetspot Plane during the remainder of the Backstroke and also into the Downstroke until the Release Swivel once again rotates the Shaft around the Sweetspot and back onto its own Plane. For Hitters, that Rotation is gradual on the Backstroke -- the Pivot and Arm Swing bring the Left Wrist and its Angled Hinge Action into an On Plane alignment at the Top -- and the Downstroke Rotation mirrors that of the Backstroke.
The Shaft and Sweet Spot remain on their respective Planes during the Hinge Action (until the end of the Follow-Through, i.e., the Both Arms Straight position). Then, the Finish Swivel -- for both Swingers and Hitters -- rotates the Shaft once again onto the Sweetspot Plane for the Finish.
So, forget about the Shaft Plane.
Point the Sweetspot.
Or, in drill, point the Dowel's end because it is the Sweetspot substitute.
Best of all, learn to Feel the Lag Pressure (of the trailing Sweetspot) and Trace with it using your Right Forearm and #3 Pressure Point while keeping your Left Wrist Flat though Impact.
As the Sweetspot moves Up, Back and In On Plane, the Shaft rotates off its own Plane and onto the Sweetspot's Plane. For Swingers, that Rotation is accomplished during the Start Up Swivel. The Clubshaft then remains on the Sweetspot Plane during the remainder of the Backstroke and also into the Downstroke until the Release Swivel once again rotates the Shaft around the Sweetspot and back onto its own Plane. For Hitters, that Rotation is gradual on the Backstroke -- the Pivot and Arm Swing bring the Left Wrist and its Angled Hinge Action into an On Plane alignment at the Top -- and the Downstroke Rotation mirrors that of the Backstroke.
The Shaft and Sweet Spot remain on their respective Planes during the Hinge Action (until the end of the Follow-Through, i.e., the Both Arms Straight position). Then, the Finish Swivel -- for both Swingers and Hitters -- rotates the Shaft once again onto the Sweetspot Plane for the Finish.
This is THE BEST DESCRIPTION of HOW the Swinger and Hitter arrive at their respective Tops that you'll ever read. Superb stuff Collards! With Swinging the Shaft and Sweet Spot are quickly in the SAME Plane due to Start Up Swivel. Where you gonna get this other than . . . The Golfing Machine!
You must forget about the Clubshaft Plane. If for no other reason, the Clubshaft simply cannot stay on it.
As the Sweetspot moves Up, Back and In On Plane, the Shaft rotates off its own Plane and onto the Sweetspot's Plane. For Swingers, that Rotation is accomplished during the Start Up Swivel. The Clubshaft then remains on the Sweetspot Plane during the remainder of the Backstroke and also into the Downstroke until the Release Swivel once again rotates the Shaft around the Sweetspot and back onto its own Plane. For Hitters, that Rotation is gradual on the Backstroke -- the Pivot and Arm Swing bring the Left Wrist and its Angled Hinge Action into an On Plane alignment at the Top -- and the Downstroke Rotation mirrors that of the Backstroke.
The Shaft and Sweet Spot remain on their respective Planes during the Hinge Action (until the end of the Follow-Through, i.e., the Both Arms Straight position). Then, the Finish Swivel -- for both Swingers and Hitters -- rotates the Shaft once again onto the Sweetspot Plane for the Finish.
So, forget about the Shaft Plane.
Point the Sweetspot.
Or, in drill, point the Dowel's end because it is the Sweetspot substitute.
Best of all, learn to Feel the Lag Pressure (of the trailing Sweetspot) and Trace with it using your Right Forearm and #3 Pressure Point while keeping your Left Wrist Flat though Impact.
This is the essence of The Golfing Machine®.
It's about freakin time..I've been askin for this reply for nearly a year.....Thanx....Your posts are startin to have some real "gusto" as of late!!! Can you keep the pace????
Lynn, is that description of yours above (post #13) also provide an accurate depiction of why the shaft does indeed rotate around the sweetspot?
Can it (and/or SHOULD it) be explained through plane angle? That is, the clubshaft must shift to the sweetspot plane going back and once again after impact?
This has always been a slight point of confusion for me. (This may or may not be a clear question, please let me know!)
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