Originally Posted by Yoda
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Sorry, brained. never said that (and, unless its angle is intentionally zeroed out by gripping the club in the lifeline of the left hand, it's not true). You may be confusing #2 (Left Wrist Cock) and #3 (Left Wrist Roll). They are not the same.
The Left Wrist Uncocking motion -- from Cocked to fully Uncocked -- is true Lever Extension (2-P). The Left Wrist Rolling motion transfers that velocity into Impact, aligns the Clubface, and sustains -- in fact, is -- Rhythm.
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Mr. Yoda,
I am referring to the post below in the Archives on Power Package on PA3. I am particularly referring to the 3rd paragraph. It's mentioned below that the more acute the angle at setup, the more it takes longer to release, hence causing slower clubhead speed?
So, I guess you prefer taking advantage MAINLY of pa2 with pa3 transferring it to the clubhead, which is mainly velocity power?
Would you think it's possible, or maybe better, to take advantage MAINLY of pa3 with a more acute pa3 angle built-in right from setup, then rely MAINLY on rotational power via dual horizontal hinge, 1st hinge being the left shoulder/pivot and 2nd hinge being the left wrist by pronating it in BS and supinating it in DS intentionally, coming from early elbow plane upon transitioning? So, in effect doubling the CP force?
You said early release is required, would this be easier since you don't have to time it between transition and impact (prior to impact)? Especially for amateurs, because they'll just release right at transition?
I'm particularly interested in this because I find it greatly reduces dispersion. And for me, added distance and with a more boring trajectory.
Respectfully,
brianid
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04-26-2006, 09:27 PM
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6-B-3-0 Accumlator #3
Originally Posted by Phillygolf
So, at address, lower your hands - you are increasing accumulator #3 when you do that.
-Patrick
As part of the Alignment Routine of 2-J-1, the Grip should be taken at Impact Fix with the Left Wrist Flat, Level and Vertical. This also establishes the height of the Hands for Impact. Within the constraint of the Flat, Level and Vertical Left Wrist at its Impact Fix height, the #3 Accumulator Angle is established. If a greater #3 Angle is desired, the Club is positioned more under the Heel of the Hand. If less is desired, it is positioned more toward the Cup (but still under the Heel). If Zero #3 is desired, the Club is actually positioned in the Cup.
For simplicity and greater Power Control, most Short Strokes, especially Putts and Chips, should employ Zero #3. This is ideally accomplished as described above, i.e., Gripping the Club in the Cup of the Left Hand. However, at the player's option, it can also be done by Gripping the Club under the Heel of the Left Hand but with the Wrist in a Flat, Uncocked and Vertical condition at Fix.
Full Strokes, on the other hand, require the greater Power afforded by the #3 Accumulator. Interestingly, in this case -- as in so much of life -- more is not better. Absent special circumstances or psychological needs (which must be accomodated!), only a minimal amount of #3 Accumulator Angle should be used. That is because the more acute the #3 Angle, the sooner it must be Released. This creates a longer Release Interval and less than Full Power. Maximum yardage requires the use of the Snap Release and minimal #3 Accumulator. You still get the same Clubhead Travel and Rhythm (6-B-3-0) of the #3 Accumulator through Impact to the end of the Follow-Through (Both Arms Straight Position), but the minimal Release Interval (2-M-2) produces a smaller Clubhead Travel Time. Hence, more yardage.
And here is one final, very important point. The #3 Accumulator is called Transfer Power for a reason: Especially in the Sequenced Release (4-D-0) of Swingers, it transfers the Power of the Released #2 Accumulator (Left Wrist Cock) into the Rolling Left Forearm and Hand. You should deliberately attempt to Feel this happening and do everything you can to encourage its Action.
Here's how to do it: From the Top, Drag Load (7-19) by Pulling the Butt End of the Club toward the Plane Line. Immediately thereafter, begin a Non-Automatic Random Sweep Release (10-24-B) -- later you can 'kick it up a notch' with the Automatic Snap Release of 10-24-E -- by Uncocking your Left Wrist strongly Downward, also toward the Plane Line. That takes only a fraction of a second, and just as soon as you Feel the strong, Downward Uncocking Motion underway, use its momentum to begin the Roll of your #3 Angle On Line through Impact. You've Launched a Three-Stage Rocket: The Drag Load established your initial Thrust; your Uncocking Left Wrist created the highest Velocity you will be able to achieve; and the #3 Accumulator picked up that Velocity and sustained it into Impact.
With Practice, this Sequenced Release blends into a single unified Motion and creates truly effortless, mystifying and almost magical Power. And when you get it right...
You're not going to believe it!
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04-26-2006, 09:49 PM
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