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Originally Posted by Go Low 
Lastly, let me make it very clear that I do not want to argue with you about this topic. I will be glad to debate it all you want. Maybe you can tell that I am absolutely certain of what I say, because I know first-hand I am correct. I have many decades of playing at scratch level and [non-professional] teaching that prove it. I have spoken to professionals about the topic in depth. I have spoken to qualified instructors about the topic who have admitted to me that what they teach is not necessarily correct . (Their reasons for incorrectly teaching students is worthy of a whole topic by itself.) On the other hand I believe you are just one of many millions of golfers still searching for something that works, or the secret. Maybe, with a little luck, I can get some of the people here (including you) to experiment a little and learn the truth. I am trying to help you! |
Hi GoLow.. dont worry I think its fun and correct to debate .. else how else do we all learn
I think were maybe beginning to come together a little. I understand better when you talk about a right side "structure". I think TGM folks call this a flying wedge. Would you then agree/disagree that its the downswing pivot that moves this structure down? Or do you think its a conscious movment of the hands/arms/stucture itself?
If I correctly pivot on the downswing by rotating my lower body off the right foot, my 'structure' moves down as my right shoulder drops. This brings my right elbow down in front of my right hip, my weight onto my front leg. As I keep pivoting the right elbow is leading the hands and I still have a FLW. From there I can rotate my chest/shoulders hard through the ball - I guess Neil feels as though its his right elbow he 'hits' through with - I feel its my chest/shoulders turning that structure/right elbow through. My shoulders turn as part of the pivot action
I personally cant let my arms drive the downswing pivot. If I do that the right side structure immediately breaks down, my right arm straightens (casts) and I have to hold on to keep the left wrist flat. This is why Im down on distance with an arms led swing I think
Does this make sense? Are we saying the same thing different ways?