[golfgnome]

Gnome,

I probably mis-stated the issue regarding departure from the "geometry" of TGM. It's really a departure from the feel of the "physics". In other words, my focus seems to have to be on the left hand moving "steep and left" in an attempt to get the clubhead/shaft planed. Focusing on pp#3 and the right shoulder weren't working for me.

I agree..... off-plane is off-plane. I think I had simply slipped into relying on the book to tell me "how to fix" a bad start down. Although it IS "in the book", it's not there in a "here are a few quick tips on how to correct being under-plane" sense...... and I know better.

Homer was very clear about "feel vs real" and that is the issue in my case. I'm sure swinging on plane feels just as "wierd" for a good player who is normally under-plane as it does to the 24 hdcp who is used to being OTT.

CG

I absolutely agree with your points. I have spent so much time over the last 6 years trying to get on plane that I now find myself changing some reliable "feels". Once again a feel based system is, as Homer stated, "a lopsided lottery".

I spent some time with Lynn a few days ago just to verify some alignments, clear some fog, and get some answers about what is "real". It only took us a few minutes to get back on track because once you understand the alignments, you are never very far off. Remember, mechanics produce feel and feel reproduces those mechanics. The mechanics never change but your feel is ever changing, especially after a long night out!