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12-0 Stroke Patterns

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Originally Posted by humblegrasshopper

I think Sonny is definitely onto something regarding 12-2-0! Homer needs no apologist, in fact our participation in this forum is tribute to his incredible contribution to Golfdom. Homer created the vernacular and thus the universe in which we are all playing. Questioning his recommended stroke pattern need not be considered blasphemy.

With respect to the TGM recommended components 6 and 7 for 12-2-0, I get Sonny’s point on component 7. Zero plane angle variation though geometrically ideal is too difficult (at least for me) to reliably execute. 10-7-G “Reverse loop” is more dependable, it mandates the “Squared Shoulder” variant of component 6. Is this where Mac is going?

As for Yoda’s comment on power, when I make these zone 3 alterations there are zone 2 implications. Specifically, I seem to better maintain the structural integrity of the entire power package assembly– a zone 3 alteration impacting zone 2.

Respectfully,

HGH

HGH,

If you don't like a given Component Variation, recommended or otherwise, then Homer Kelley would be the first to tell you to avoid it and use something else. The reasons for 'not liking' something range from physical inability to execute to psychological. There are ten trillion Strokes in TGM, roughly half Hitting and half Swinging. Use the one(s) you like. Again quoting Homer, "Do whatever you like. Have fun! Enjoy the game!"

That's what it's all about.

Mac O'Grady GM#221

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Originally Posted by humblegrasshopper

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Originally Posted by Yoda

If you don't like a given Component Variation, recommended or otherwise, then Homer Kelley would be the first to tell you to avoid it and use something else. The reasons for 'not liking' something range from physical inability to execute to psychological. There are ten trillion Strokes in TGM, roughly half Hitting and half Swinging. Use the one(s) you like. Again quoting Homer, "Do whatever you like. Have fun! Enjoy the game!"

That's what it's all about.

Yoda,

When I start to concede to my physical and psychological limitations I may not get out of bed in the morning-- but like Sisyphus I must push onward. Naturally I eventually abandon the component variations that I find too unwieldy. However, Homer’s editorial on 12-2-0; “Avoid “customizing” it with other Variations until it approaches the “expert” stage.”, mutters in the back of my mind. Golf is a set acquired skills, Homer provides the master schematic –variations galore– do I have the wits to sort out what works for me? Hope springs eternal, that's where the fun must be!

Respectfully,

HGH

I have some defininte thoughts on this that have been on my agenda to post for weeks. I'll get to them when I return from Pine Needles.

Change what is easiest to change CE#56

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Originally Posted by johngolf33

Dear Larry,

I just wanted to say that I am a Bobby Jones fan. I've watched his tapes so much that the picture is no longer clear. The beauty of Bobby Jones was that he had the three imperatives on every shot, and he was also a master of the three "essentials" (a stationary head, balance and rhythm). I believe he had a triple shift plane angle variation ( 10-7-D) which he repeated masterfully. The beauty of TGM is that it allows for everything that Bobby did and gives students and teachers so many options. Bobby Jones said in his tapes and book to "do what's most natural." If a teacher can see what a student's natural tendencies are and work within those confines and not violate a flat left wrist at impact, hands leading a trailing clubhead and an on plane downswing, then that student is doing what Bobby said. That student is "doing what's most natural." Have a great day! :oops:

Good thoughts, JG33,

In an earlier post (somewhere!), I discussed the ideal nature of the Noncompensated Stroke Patterns of Chapter 12. But I did not make the point you have correctly made (and that Homer made in 1-H). Namely:

Good advice.

Make Your Motion CE#66

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Originally Posted by 4greenfields

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Originally Posted by alx_chung

Hey Paul,

Good to see you here. Like you discovering TGM was a bit eye opener for me and so far it has improved my swing a lot. Still a lot to do and a lot more to learn as I am not up to speed with all the lingo.

Alex

Good to see you aboard as well Alex,

Hope the new swing is ready to go for the new season.

I have only been able to apply the new techniques to my short game thus far. If the rest of my game improves to the same extent I might even get my name on a Monthly Medal this year. Heres hoping.

Will talk to you soon

Paul

Paul,

You will get your Medal if you understand 'The Problem' and proceed as follows:

Your Stroke Pattern is your Motion. (12-1-0 or 12-2-0). Basic (12-5-1), Acquired (12-5-2) and Total (12-5-3). The Motion makes the Shots. As the Motion improves, Shots improve -- not vice versa (12-0).

So, make the Motion. Let the Motion make the Shots.

Especially...

Under Pressure (the Five Programming Routines of Chapter 14).