[MizunoJoe]

Joe,

I've certainly had reservations about commenting on this video for several reasons, but in fairness to those new to TGM, I feel a responsibility to respond. I am having difficulty in reconciling what I want to say in deference to the legacy that Tom has left us all. But, here goes...

In this video, we see a Tom Tomasello of certain compromised and diminished capacities. The true "illusions" that I see are reflected in Tom's "feels" versus what is actually happening. There are many issues with semantics evident, but every molecule of my being "knows" that Tom knew the feeling of properly executed procedure(s). What we see him describing is a circle path delivery, definitely a swinging procedure (absolutely no right arm swing), but when he executes at his full speed, you see a straight line delivery path, pitch basic stroke (ABSOLUTELY no PUSH basic as he says), and tremendous full lever extension; and, oh yeah, wonderful rhythm compatible with the travel time of horizontal hinging.
His narrative and his full speed motion are completely at odds with each other.
What he does leave us with, is a wonderful swinging motion completely subserviant to centrifugal force. The full lever extension,sequenced release, left wrist going from cocked, to level, to uncocked, and the right wrist going from level to uncocked are textbook. The Law of the Flail, rhythm, definition of keeping the club on plane, the Flying Wedges, the three imperatives are ALL here! Pay heed all of you swingers! Thanks Tom for all of your enthusiasm, devotion, and your wonderfully infectious manner.

EC

Thanks for your insightful post. I understand now how anyone so familiar with TT would hesitate to criticize. I have only been aware of him for a year or so. And, I agree with your clinical analysis of his stroke. If only everyone at that age could make as good a pass at the ball!