Accumlator #4 and the #4 Pressure Point

[12 piece bucket]

6-B-4-0 THE FORTH POWER ACCUMULATOR The angle formed by the Left Arm and Left Shoulder forms the Forth Power Accumulator. It is not only an independent Power Accumulator, but its Triggering function as the Checkrein of the Right Elbow is also vastly important and it thus can be the Accumulator of the Accumulators – or Master Accumulator. Also see 2-M-4.

As Accumulator #4 it is Pivot (Body) Power supplying the initial acceleration of the Downstroke to throw the Lever Assemblies toward Impact by the Thrust of the Shoulder Turn. See 7-13. Another major contribution to Impact Power is geometric – it is the first link in the Swing Radius power train between the Club and the Feet.

“Left Arm Power” in any form or amount can still be considered #4 Accumulator Action. Otherwise it actually substitutes for the Pivot to introduce the circular motion required to produce Centrifugal Force.

Little help!!!

How does Mr. K define the "angle formed by the Left Arm and Left Shoulder?" Is it the angle formed by swinging the Left Arm ACROSS the chest? Or is it the Left Arm moving UP and DOWN from the shoulder socket? Or is it both?

Since the Left Arm moves up and down the chest, would the #4 pressure point not also MOVE?

Since the pivot provides the INITIAL acceleration throwing the lever assemblies toward impact, should the #4 Accumulator Angle not expand swinging down from the shoulder socket? What causes the #4 Accumulator Angle to seek the "in-line" condition?

Why does he deem #4 an "INDEPENDENT" accumulator and master accumulator?

Sorry for all the questions . . .

[Yoda]

Little help!!!

How does Mr. K define the "angle formed by the Left Arm and Left Shoulder?" Is it the angle formed by swinging the Left Arm ACROSS the chest? Or is it the Left Arm moving UP and DOWN from the shoulder socket? Or is it both?

Since the Left Arm moves up and down the chest, would the #4 pressure point not also MOVE?

Since the pivot provides the INITIAL acceleration throwing the lever assemblies toward impact, should the #4 Accumulator Angle not expand swinging down from the shoulder socket? What causes the #4 Accumulator Angle to seek the "in-line" condition?

Why does he deem #4 an "INDEPENDENT" accumulator and master accumulator?

Sorry for all the questions . . .

1. How does Mr. K define the "angle formed by the Left Arm and Left Shoulder?" Is it the angle formed by swinging the Left Arm ACROSS the chest? Or is it the Left Arm moving UP and DOWN from the shoulder socket? Or is it both?

From the Front View...Out of Line Vertically.

2. Since the Left Arm moves up and down the chest, would the #4 pressure point not also MOVE?

The #4 Pressure Point is applicable only on the Downstroke (after its Loading during the Start Down). Once welded in place by Pivot Lag, it does not move.

3. Since the pivot provides the INITIAL acceleration throwing the lever assemblies toward impact, should the #4 Accumulator Angle not expand swinging down from the shoulder socket? What causes the #4 Accumulator Angle to seek the "in-line" condition?

Yes, the #4 'angle' expands during Release (just as it contracted during Accumulation). The Pivot (specifically, the Downstroke Right Shoulder Turn) causes the the Left Arm to seek its In-Line condition. Otherwise, only independent Left Arm Pull (10-3-D) is available.

4. Why does he deem #4 an "INDEPENDENT" accumulator and master accumulator?

Each of the four Power Accumulators is independent, i.e., each has its distinct identity. The #4 Accumulator is so designated because it is the leash that controls the all-important Right Elbow, itself the determinant of Rhythm, the #3 Accumulator Roll -- according to its Hinge Action (Horizontal, Vertical or Angled) -- through Impact (6-B-3-0).

[12 piece bucket]

Yes, the #4 'angle' expands during Release (just as it contracted during Accumulation). The Pivot (specifically, the Downstroke Right Shoulder Turn) causes the the Left Arm to seek its In-Line condition. Otherwise, only independent Left Arm Pull (10-3-D) is available.

Collards & Hock,

Thanks for providing the needed de-fogger! One follow up . . .

At WHAT POINT during the stroke would you say the "expansion during Release" occurs? Particularly since #4 is the first to release in the progression . . .

I have a feeling that it is earlier than I think. If the #4 Accumulator doesn't release, then could it not lead to a DOWN DIMENSION deficit AND Plane problems?

Regards,

Colonel Battered

[YodasLuke]

Bucket: "2. Since the Left Arm moves up and down the chest, would the #4 pressure point not also MOVE?"

Yoda: "The #4 Pressure Point is applicable only on the Downstroke (after its Loading during the Start Down). Once welded in place by Pivot Lag, it does not move."

(According to me)
Here’s the feel:
Assume your address position without a club and without a right arm. From address, move your left arm two feet back with no pivot. This IS NOT the feeling of the loading of the #4 accumulator. Next, assume the address position again, but lift your left arm to shoulder height. Now, move your left arm across your chest. The #4 PP is welded higher (Ted’s words) and IS the feeling of the #4 PP. Once welded, the #4 PP DOES NOT move down during the downstroke. Now, place your right forearm flying wedge in support and use 10-14-B (slide with delayed turn). The (small) slide creates the tilt in the spine and starts the right shoulder on the downward path. For these very important reasons, the #4 PP can be ‘welded higher’ and still satisfy impact alignments.

[12 piece bucket]

Bucket: "2. Since the Left Arm moves up and down the chest, would the #4 pressure point not also MOVE?"

Yoda: "The #4 Pressure Point is applicable only on the Downstroke (after its Loading during the Start Down). Once welded in place by Pivot Lag, it does not move."

(According to me)
Here’s the feel:
Assume your address position without a club and without a right arm. From address, move your left arm two feet back with no pivot. This IS NOT the feeling of the loading of the #4 accumulator. Next, assume the address position again, but lift your left arm to shoulder height. Now, move your left arm across your chest. The #4 PP is welded higher (Ted’s words) and IS the feeling of the #4 PP. Once welded, the #4 PP DOES NOT move down during the downstroke. Now, place your right forearm flying wedge in support and use 10-14-B (slide with delayed turn). The (small) slide creates the tilt in the spine and starts the right shoulder on the downward path. For these very important reasons, the #4 PP can be ‘welded higher’ and still satisfy impact alignments.

Nice!!! HUGE feel difference . . .

Sticking with this . . . got the backstroke part, but still a little foggy on the downstroke.

I got you on the mandatory AXIS tilt and gotcha on the PP4 welded high. But what I ain't got is . . . #4 Accumlator Angle expands since it is the first in the 4,1,2,3 progression. Is it the Axis Tilt that is responsible for it's release or pivot thrust?

I guess my thinking is along this line . . . I used to be crippled by thinking that LAG was just HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE to the #2 Accumulator Angle. As we know that ain't right. Could it also be detrimental to NOT ALLOW the #4 angle to expand? I'm just trying to get in my mellon what is the actuator of this expansion and at what point in the stroke does it take place since it happens first.

Thanks for the kind indulgence!

B