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I got the 4th in my office...so I'm not sure if the patterns have changed based on whatever edition you may reference as far as the patterns in chapter 12....BUT....my assumption would be based on the patterns....the plane line is square square....the handpath is therefore more "straight away" for both patterns...I think delayed works better with the less depth in the geomeotric plane line delivery as opposed to an angle of approach delivery....angle of approach delivery is VERY DIFFRENT (and in my mind superior for Hitting) than a geometric plane line delivery....problem: Homer didn't leave us with a component list for an angle of approach procedure...it would certainly be interesting for somebody (maybe a certain tiny green somebody) to develop that listing....I think the components would necessarily be different...it would be an instructive undertaking for sure...

not sure if that answers your questions...BUT...remember Homer was very much not in favor of RECOMMENDING ANYTHING....so I imagine it was difficult for him to be "pigeon holed" into being restricted to the patterns in chapter 12.

Homer listed delayed hip action for the swingers basic pattern in the 4th 5th 6th and 7th editions, Homer layed out the basic patterns as a starting point, a recommended example, there must be a reason why delayed hip action was chosen over standard. My opinion is that because delayed is lead by the shoulders in the backstroke this variation would tend to prevent overswinging as he says vs. A swing that is lead by the hips is probably more conducive to a maximum swing radius. When looking at the rest of the components for the swingers basic pattern at least in the 5th edition he uses flat left foot action and right anchor, two components that will limit the range of motion vs. Standard foot action and standard knee action which would or could produce maximum swing radius. So as you mince your way through G.O.L.F. You may be able to lengthen the swing but it is first recommended to use a swing with emphasis on a shorter swing radius, a more anchored swing.