[lagster]

OK why do people move their Heads? Is it a "cause" in itself or an "effect?"

Mike O . . . Could you chime in here? I know you are an expert on the human head . . . . oh wait not ones that are attached to bodies.

Why do the head move?

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Good question!!!

Good answers were given.

Backswing BOB-- head going up-- is no good, and can cause disruptions in PLANE, RADIUS, etc..

Downswing BOB-- head drops-- is not as bad-- Tiger, Faxon, Adam Scott-- some say this is due to a RADIUS ADJUSTMENT for big time MAXIMIM TRIGGER DELAY guys, others say it is due to Address Head Position being too UP.

Backswing Swivel of Head-- many good players do this some-- head rotates slightly, but does not move laterally(much)-- Have heard this to be considered the final part of the backswing "COIL".

Backswing Head Sway-- Minimal amount seems to be OK for many. Curtis Strange used to move his nearly a foot... and was leading $ winner, but I would not recommend this much.

Downswing Head Sway-- Some do, and some don't-- can definintely be over done, and if done, must be done at the proper time.
Most players heads move FORWARD over their left leg... at the FINISH.
Maybe Mr. Skywalker will comment on this one?

Factors-- OPTICS, FLEXIBILITY, CONCEPT, POOR TECHNIQUE

EXAMPLE OF CONCEPT-- Tell a child to "keep his head down, and eye glued to the ball," and you may have a child end up with some very strange positions.