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Lagster,

Foot Flare indeed not only influences the range of motion of the hips.... Left Foot turned out ...restricted in the backstroke....freer in the Follow-Through.....It also affects the amount of 2nd Axis Tilt (Side Bend....In case you're wondering 1st Axis Tilt is a Forward Bend) through the Downstroke and Follow-Through. The more the foot flare the less 2nd Tilt and a perhaps a lower launch angle ....The less foot flare with a wider stance the more 2nd Axis Tilt with a higher overtaking rate of the components may produce a higher launch angle.....Foot Flare affects the entire machine!!!! Elkington sets-up this way with an intended ball flight in mind!!!!

I know this because one of my dearest friends is currently working with Steve Elkington and Greg Norman.


I can see clearly now...The rain is gone!!! or is it the FOG is lifting!!!!

Annikan

I did some filming of my swing today. I was working on a Hogan-like set up with the right foot pulled back and shoulders square. I did not flare my left foot hardly at all. I noticed on the film that having the right foot back allows for a much bigger turn and I think it's causing me to sway off the ball a bit. I was thinking of flaring the left foot as the cure, but I certainly don't want a lower launch angle. I like the way the ball is leaving my driver right now - and I have no problems getting through the ball. It's just the sway I'm concerned about....