[Martee]

Basic Motion....

I have always and this may be incorrect, but understood that Basic Motion is best started from impact fix. The real difference for the swinger or hitter in this motion is 'Is the Left Arm' or the 'Right Arm' powering the motion?

Starting at Impact Fix, at least makes the motion 'Smipler' to start with. The Basic Motion should be able to be performed with either hand by itself. This when able to be done gives the golfer IMO the best understanding of the mechanics.

There should be no swivel on the back stroke or foward stroke, the stroke distance is only about 2 feet in either direction.

Key for me was PP#1. Focusing on PP#1 vs the ball and clubhead has allowed me to be successful. When I first did this be hit swinging or hitting, I was allowing separation at PP#1 when I had a ball in front of me. Poor results.

The hinging used for either swinging or hitting, you should be able to perform all three. Learning to perform all three at this stage makes it easier as you progress.

It sounds as if you are having trouble using the Left Arm for swinging.

If you set up at adjusted address, the swinger position, you need to flatten the left wrist and get the right wrist bent. Either motion requires you to start with your hands, so left for swinging and right for hitting.

Hope this helps.

It would be helpful to me and maybe others if they would list how far the distance is for their basic motion with a wedge and say a 7 iron. This assumes basic motion is about 2 feet in each direction, after that you enter acquired motion, which brings other components into play.