[Daryl]

Do these observations seem true to you. I know that if I try to tilt too soon on downswing my weight never really shifts to the left and my right shoulder is in an impact degree of "downess" ( relative to Hogan) but my hands are still mid-chest.

Thanks for any thoughts...

The above statement puzzles me. It's my understanding that a weight shift occurs because the hips slide left. If the head remains centered and stationary, then the hip motion results in an Axis Tilt. The Hula-Hula concept impresses upon you the necessity of the stationary head in permitting Axis tilt to occur.

The last part that say's "hands are still mid chest" can have varying causes, but obvious and easily corrected, however, Zone 1, the pivot; feet, knees, hips, and eventually shoulders needs to be corrected before Zone 2.