Aiming point-for dummies
 

First of all,thanks to all who helped out in the "extensor action for dummies" thread.It was dumbed down just enough for a newb like me and was a great help to me(and hopefully others).
Next subject:Aiming point.I know this is to be practiced to be precise,but I'm not sure of what I'm looking for.How important is this?Any hints?
Thanks in advance.

Take a look at Mathew's image of the 'endless belt'

The aiming point is 'where you point the belt'

It is where you are sending the force so that the 'circle' is positioned properly, to ENSURE lag at impact, to ensure you haven't 'thrown away' force.

In a nutshell, pick a spot in front of the ball, drive your hands there until both arms are straight - experiment with how far forward that spot is, anywhere from the ball, to several feet in front of the ball (about 2-3 is a good general area) There are other variables than come into play, keep that 'circle' in mind

The Return
 

Welcome back, EdZ. Been missin' ya!

Edz,

Good post. Could you expand on positioning the Belt? I assume you want the impact interval to occur during the pulley section of the belt?

Thanks man!

Bucket

Re: The Return
 

Thanks, glad to be back - but geez this place has been busy, a lot to catch up on!

Had a business trip, and a few days off... man jet lag is a pain!

Looks like some exciting stuff is well underway - 8)

yes, impact is during the pulley section (or even before) but never after

The belt will point between center, dead between the feet with no axis tilt, and 45 degrees - well in front with axis tilt - the extremes - depending on club length, address tilt, right wrist bend and 'center height'

See the pics re: angle of approach/attack in the advanced section and imagine how that picture adjusts/changes based on how you position that circle relative to the ground

Re: The Return
 

With a smaller pulley the butt end of the club would trace/point at the Plane Line longer than with a large pulley?

Good posts.

R

Yes, it would 'switch ends' faster

I like to think of the endless belt as being two gears - a larger pulley at the top, representing 'width' and 'mass' - maintaining the distance from your 'center' to your wrists - which is the smaller pulley, representing speed. Think of a ten speed bike - 1st gear vs 10th.

Hey,now were are rolling.Thanks Ed.
I will check out that thread.I'm sure I will have questions.So is this a very important concept to TGM IYO?