The Swing Radius is commonly viewed as residing in the Lead Hand-Arm-Shoulder. "However" research suggests this conception is deficient as it does not integrate the "Catalytic Role" played by the Back Hand, Wrist, Arm & Shoulder In Unifying The Swing To Repeat Best Play.
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Such as it is the new "Radius Rod" in golf Cross-Connects the Lead Shoulder & Back Palm To Form A Unifying "Power Link" that Actively Coils & Releases Body & Club For Best Performance. This New View Is Supported By 4- 45's That Reside Hidden Within The Backswing.
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**Essentially, achieving Correct Coil-Release is simplified by an Initial "45" Extension Of The Back Palm UNDER -- Clubface Down -- ("Not Up") As The Takeaway Proceeds! -- As all golfers know "Toe Up" is a generally accepted common root in swing instruction "BUT" this "Opens The Face" and research confirms this practice should be avoided.
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So too for the practice of moving the Takeaway As "One Piece" to initiate the swing. Research Confirms this very action Restricts The Hands, Wrists & Arms and sets the stage for a wide variety of Swing Mistakes difficult to overcome as the swing proceeds. As such, it is common for players at every stage of growth in golf to suffer continuing struggle with Pushes, Pulls, Hooks, Slices and a myriad of mis-hits that reflect on Score Cards at the end of day. Research suggests these typical issues may well be connected One Piece "Restrictions" preventing natural mechanics to work on our behalf right from the start!
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To Solve These Typical Errors, the Hogan Swing STOP ACTION Sequence offered on our Home Page is most instructive -- Especially,"Frame #2".
In Short:
Mr. Hogan's Takeaway Extends the Club "FACE DOWN" indicating that something within the Hands & Wrists has occurred! ...This deduction is reinforced by the Hogan Waggle that keeps the club "Square Under On Line" reflecting no turning of the hands or club whatsoever!
Instead: The Back Hand-Wrist To The Target Simply Extends Parallel Back 45 Face Down & NOT Toe Up, as is customary in golf instruction.
It's important to note this "unique" Hogan Takeaway not only ensures Maximum Swing "Width" but represents the first of "4-45's" that repeat the Backswing Successfully, Over & Over Again!
In Short:
This Combination of 4-45's -- Now Known As The Champions Combo Of "4-ACES" represents the missing mechanics and secret that unlocks the door to Reliable Golf for all players regardless of Age, Gender or Current Level Of Competition, even at the elite level of Pro Play!
Such as it is, this Champions Combo Is Virtually Impossible to Detect In Real Time As It Naturally Elevates The Club To Correct Position @ Top Of Swing and "Automates" Transition to the Inside Parallel Tract ("PIT") To Square Impact, Time & Time Again!
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As is evident, close scrutiny of Frame 2, reveals a "Scoop Away" that actually starts and leads the club to Proper Position @ TOS. ...Hence, the long standing belief in Hogan's Waggle & "Secret In Golf!"
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Of course, Mr. Hogan's use of the Back Hand-Wrist "45" keeps the Clubface "On Track" right from the get go!
Incidentally, footage to confirm comes from the storied Match with Mr. Sam Snead and can be reviewed above.
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In Short: If you want to swing like Ben Hogan & Be On Track For A Winning Game, The Clubface Must "Scoop Back Face Down" As The Takeaway Extends!
**Such As It Is, Evidence In STOP ACTION Is Unmistakable. (See Home Page)
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Take this insight to the Range & Test The Hidden Power Within "Your" Scoop Takeaway!
I regard discovery of the "Radius Rod" & Hogan's 45-Scoop Takeaway as the Golfers "15th Club" and there is no Driver At "Any Price" That Can Match the Power Potential built with a swing that Starts & Finishes "On Line" as is the case in the Ben Hogan Swing Hidden in "You!"
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**IN ADDITION:
(Of Enormous Importance) Allow me to add "2" Special Points!
1. Direction Control: Golf Simplifies when Hogan's "Scoop" Takeaway Leads Back Directly Parallel To Your Target Line! This Initial Direction Is Complemented by the Back Shoulder "Rudder" Also Parallel In The Downswing Thru Impact!
**This Correct "Power Deuce" give rise to Full Confidence Regardless of Foot Stance @ Swing Address!
Please Note: This finding may be hard to believe but the "Scoop Principle" has much to offer. ...In Short, Golf Nucleus Recommends:
**To Be "On Line" at the end of swing Use Both Hands To "Scoop-Away On Line" at Beginning!
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Please Note:
Perhaps Presumptuous, But There Is "Little Doubt" Mr. Hogan & Mr. Venturi would endorse this New "Scoop Away Principle" For Precision In Golf!
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** This New Principle easily explains Mr. Hogan's Remarkable Accuracy Hitting Fairways & Greens and beng able to deliver "Precision Shots" in all aspects of golf.
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2. The Waggle also explains "Forward Lean" characteristic of better players like "3-Time" Master Champ Jimmy Demaret, Ben Hogan & Lee Trevino; all quite familiar with Texas Wind!
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As An Aside:
Even for a Researcher such as myself, these findings speak volumes about the golf wisdom talented players carry in their Back Pocket & Put On Display As The Situation Demands.
-- Mr. Hogan well knew:
"Knowledge" Is The Real Power In Golf & Deliberate Practice Is Needed To Hone Skills Worthy Of Championship Play!
If you don't believe me, "Ask Lee!" "Ask Gary" or any other Multiple Major Champion! -- As the Great Golden Bear Reminds Us:
"Practice With A Purpose" --
And That Purpose In Golf Is To Better Understand
How The Swing Works!
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Looking Forward, I suspect the findings of Golf Nucleus will initiate thought on the role science should play in Golf Instruction. There can be little doubt "Science" -- when it is correct -- improves all human endeavor and why not Golf Instruction. To say the least, it pleases me greatly that findings reported here may one day help lead the way to Better Days In Golf For Everyone!
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As I am fond of saying: Have Fun In Golf & Keep Your Swing Healthy! ...DrDom