Hands Controlled Pivot- Homer Kelley Speaks

[drewitgolf]

By Homer Kelley

The subject for this outing is – the difference between “Alignment Golf” (Hands Controlled Pivot) and “Position Golf” (Pivot Controlled Hands). Position Golf advocates teaching the Pivot Components (especially) to move from Address Location to a “Top Location” to an Impact Location to a Finish Location in such a manner as to cause the Arms to whip the Clubhead along a path that passes through the Ball Location. Then to practice adjusting these various locations to vary and control Ball Behavior. I know because I spent fifteen years trying to reduce that shift to some sort of pattern. All the time, with the cry “Golf is an art, not a science” ringing far and wide. And to this day. “Einstein was a great engineer but a lousy golfer.” Ipso facto – all engineers are doomed to lousy golfing – unless they ignore engineering, which they apparently do.

“Alignment Golf” holds that the relationships of those “Component Locations,” “Positions” AND Movements, with each other and with the target line, are the Golfing Imperatives.

Here is the apparent confusion for some seekers. The Hands and Arms do not substitute for the Pivot. The Pivot is the entire substance of Zone #1 of the G.O.L.F. techniques and advocates precision relationships and movements of the Pivot. Which must be educated to make any adjustment of these relationships and movements the Hands declare necessary for avoiding interference with its complete freedom in executing the Three Functions of the Club – those of the Clubshaft, the Clubhead and the Clubface. All three of which must be kept coordinated but completely independent – the only procedure available for consistently precise Impact.

The advantage of this is obvious in the Golfing Machine. All of these factors can be identified, catalogued and assembled into completely compatible and repeatable – as well as infinitely and voluntarily adjustable – individual Patterns.

So Hand Controlled Pivots are Pivots at their best. Now –what is recommended, is educating the Pivot Components- per Zone #1 – OUT OF THEIR DICTATORIAL FIXED POSITION SYNDROME forthwith!! Third with, if possible. At least, get started.

[KevCarter]

Post of the day. No contest...

Thanks for that!

Kevin

[O.B.Left]

Thats great Drewit. Is this from an audio tape?

ob

[Richie3Jack]

So is Yoda's 'Alignment Golf' DVD a hands controlled pivot based instruction?




3JACK

[drewitgolf]

So is Yoda's 'Alignment Golf' DVD a hands controlled pivot based instruction?




3JACK

Yes Jack and I recomend it to anyone that really wants to improve their game.

[drewitgolf]

Thats great Drewit. Is this from an audio tape?

ob

Although I have spent many hundreds of hours listening to Mr. Kelley, this is not from his audios. This was something he wrote for A.I.'s and those interested in G.O.L.F. shortly before he died. IMO, it is an important piece of his work that further enlightens us about a concept that many struggle with. I hope you enjoy it and find it useful . That is why we are here .

Drew

[O.B.Left]

Although I have spent many hundreds of hours listening to Mr. Kelley, this is not from his audios. This was something he wrote for A.I.'s and those interested in G.O.L.F. shortly before he died. IMO, it is an important piece of his work that further enlightens us about a concept that many struggle with. I hope you enjoy it and find it useful . That is why we are here .

Drew

Thanks Drew

Is there a way of accessing these publications or newsletters? Mr Kelley's writings outside of TGM are different, more spoken word, very edifying.

ob

[purehitter]

By Homer Kelley

The subject for this outing is – the difference between “Alignment Golf” (Hands Controlled Pivot) and “Position Golf” (Pivot Controlled Hands). Position Golf advocates teaching the Pivot Components (especially) to move from Address Location to a “Top Location” to an Impact Location to a Finish Location in such a manner as to cause the Arms to whip the Clubhead along a path that passes through the Ball Location. Then to practice adjusting these various locations to vary and control Ball Behavior. I know because I spent fifteen years trying to reduce that shift to some sort of pattern. All the time, with the cry “Golf is an art, not a science” ringing far and wide. And to this day. “Einstein was a great engineer but a lousy golfer.” Ipso facto – all engineers are doomed to lousy golfing – unless they ignore engineering, which they apparently do.

“Alignment Golf” holds that the relationships of those “Component Locations,” “Positions” AND Movements, with each other and with the target line, are the Golfing Imperatives.

Here is the apparent confusion for some seekers. The Hands and Arms do not substitute for the Pivot. The Pivot is the entire substance of Zone #1 of the G.O.L.F. techniques and advocates precision relationships and movements of the Pivot. Which must be educated to make any adjustment of these relationships and movements the Hands declare necessary for avoiding interference with its complete freedom in executing the Three Functions of the Club – those of the Clubshaft, the Clubhead and the Clubface. All three of which must be kept coordinated but completely independent – the only procedure available for consistently precise Impact.

The advantage of this is obvious in the Golfing Machine. All of these factors can be identified, catalogued and assembled into completely compatible and repeatable – as well as infinitely and voluntarily adjustable – individual Patterns.

So Hand Controlled Pivots are Pivots at their best. Now –what is recommended, is educating the Pivot Components- per Zone #1 – OUT OF THEIR DICTATORIAL FIXED POSITION SYNDROME forthwith!! Third with, if possible. At least, get started.

3-D research supports more precision impact with “Alignment Golf” (Hands Controlled Pivot)

The Sweet Spot Path (club shaft), The Left Wrist (club head) and The Sweet Spot Balance (club face).

All three of which must be kept coordinated but completely independent – the only procedure available for consistently precise Impact.

[Yoda]

3-D research supports more precision impact with “Alignment Golf” (Hands Controlled Pivot)

The Sweet Spot Path (club shaft), The Left Wrist (club head) and The Sweet Spot Balance (club face).

LBG has always recommended the Hands Controlled Pivot procedure. I would be interested in learning more about how 3-D research supports that position.

Regarding control of the Three Functions of the Club (Clubshaft, Clubhead and Clubface), I agree that the Inclined Plane dictates Sweetspot Path and hence, Clubshaft Control. However . . .

I would argue that the Left Wrist is Clubface Control (1-L / C) and that Pressure Points (sensing Sweet Spot inertia) is Clubhead Control (1-L / B).