Stuck in Chapter 2 (2-0 General . . . the Principle of Golf) GM#73

[Yoda]

I believe maintaining the line of compression is the secret of golf and that there are two ways of doing it; one by means of the "hitting method" (Homer's preference) and the other by the "swinging method" (the method of choice by those who prefer fading the ball). This results in two basic impact geometries possibly as shown in 2-C-1 and 2-C-2. I say possibly, because Homer associated 2-C-1 with swinging and 2-C-2 with hitting; I think the opposite is actually the case.

The Line of Compression (LOC) is the Principle of Golf (2-0). When the LOC passes exactly through the center of the Ball per 2-C-1-#3, the result is maximum Compression and a Straightaway Shot. However, when that LOC does not pass exactly through the center of the Ball, a non-Vertical Spin is introduced. Given sufficient time and speed for the Venturi Effect (2-B), this causes the Flight Path (actual Path of the Ball during Flight) to bend away from the Flight Line (initial Direction of the Ball at Separation).

Producing and manipulating the LOC constitute the Mechanics of Golf (2-0). Properly executed, these Mechanics (7-2) enable both Swinger and Hitter to control Ball behavior. For any given LOC, there is only one Impact Geometry (1-L-#20), and this Geometry is the same for both Hitting and Swinging (Preface). Impact Alignments are established at Impact Fix per 2-J-1 according to the desired Ball Behavior, i.e., Straight, Hook/Draw or Slice/Fade. These Alignments differ for Pure Swingers and Hitters and are determined by the respective Mechanics employed (Plane Line Rotation or Grip Rotation per 7-2). Swingers utilizing Hand Manipulation employ the same techniques as Hitters.

Similarly, the LOC produced in 2-C-2 (Inside-Out Cut Shot), is available to both Hitters and Swingers. In fact, any Hinge Action (2-G) on any of the nine different Plane Line-Stance Line Combinations (10-5-0) is available to both Hitters and Swingers. Per 10-19-0, Hinge Action does not differentiate Hitting and Swinging.

So:

1. Swinging is not necessarily "the method of choice for those who prefer fading the Ball." Hitting may be similarly "preferred."

2. There is only one Impact Geometry for any given LOC through the Ball. That Geometry is equally available to both Swingers and Hitters.

3. The Hinge Actions illustrated in 2-C-1 (Dual Horizontal 10-10-D) and 2-C-2 (Dual Vertical 10-10-E) are likewise equally available to both Swingers and Hitters. That said, Horizontal Hinging is automatically produced by the Throw-Out Action of Centrifugal Force and is therefore most compatible with Swinging. Angled Hinging (not illustrated in 2-C) is automatically produced by the Drive-Out Action of Muscular Thrust and is therefore most compatible with Hitting. Vertical Hinging, on the other hand, always requires a deliberate Hand Manipulation -- for either Swingers or Hitters (6-B-3-0).