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 Posted - 01/18/2006 : 22:16:44
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SLM or Single Line Motion - Straight Line refers to the motion of the trail arm during the swing. The hand and forearm make a non-rotational movement "straight line motion". When done correctly, the club squares easily. If the hands work together correctly, you will swing on plane.
FTB or Face the Ball at Impact -
Release
Release, as we discuss, is the release of the leverage angles through the impact area. To define this motion, the wrists and arms create a leverage / cocked position in the backswing and these positions un-cock in the downswing through impact to a position where both arms are straight after impact with the golf ball. After this position, the lead arm folds (confusing term) and the trail arm remains straight past the ball.
Strong grip (lead hand): V formed between the forefinger and thumb pointed at the chin or to the right of chin for right handers, left of chin/left handers.
Strong grip (trail hand): V formed between the forefinger and thumb pointed to the outside of the trail shoulder (degree varies).
Split grip:The forefinger of the lead hand does not touch the pinkie of the trail hand (space between).
FTBAI - Face the ball at impact
Definitions:
1. WIDE STANCE: This is the stance with we recommend for the golf swing. A 6 iron is just slightly less than shoulder width. A driver is just slightly wider than shoulder width. Exact measurements would have the driver stance exactly 22 inches from inside the left and right heel.
2. BODY CENTER: This shows with a proper grip and address position, the “V” between the hands is body centered. The center of my body is at my sternum. Notice how this is AFTER the spine is tilted.
3. LEVERAGE ANGLE: This is what we call the leverage angle. The hands are hinged and cocked to a position where the lead arm is straight and there is an angle between the arm and club shaft.
4. SPINE TILT: This is the tilt at address and at the top of the backswing after you have formed the leverage angle. This “tilt” is a product of proper lower body motion and hand and arm motion.
5. HEAD BEHIND BALL: The head starts behind the ball with all clubs. Proper address, spine tilt and ball position creates the proper head position. Notice how the hands are in front of the club head (relative to the target) and the head position is directly over the club position.
6. SINGLE AXIS: The single axis is simply formed from a proper grip and arm position as well as spine tilt. Notice the club shaft aligning with the trail arm and the lead arm is visible above the trail arm.
7. SINGLE PLANE: This plane is created at address position. The single plane is a reference to the plane of the shaft and its movement in the backswing, initial movement in the downswing and into impact. This plane is established from the correct address position.
8. SINGLE PLANE (CONTINUED): The plane can be seen as it is referenced by the angle of the club in the backswing. This plane is a great indication that you have moved your arms and hand correctly into the backswing.
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