Question for Yoda or YodasLuke. I definitely trying to develop hitter stroke, because of no flexability. (usually lose it when one becomes shall we say 'wisdom overcomes youth'.) I realize the lead thumb should be aft of the shaft and the trail hand facing the target pressing on the lead thumb. However, the question is about the lead hand. Should the back of the lead hand be facing target wise, facing the sky (top of the shaft) or somewhere in between. Please don't quote the little yellow book on me at the moment, for only the grandkids know where it might be, but so far no luck. Thank you for your time. Stan
At Impact Fix(Impact position)...the back of the "Flat Left Wrist" ideally should face down the Angle of Approach, or a little to right field. At Address, or if you set up with the hands centered, the bent left hand will point more parallel with the Base Line, or Target Line. This is with the Strong Single Action grip.
If you use a Stronger left hand grip, which some hitters do... the back of of left hand will point a little more to right field in both positions(Fix and Address).
At Impact Fix(Impact position)...the back of the "Flat Left Wrist" ideally should face down the Angle of Approach, or a little to right field. At Address, or if you set up with the hands centered, the bent left hand will point more parallel with the Base Line, or Target Line. This is with the Strong Single Action grip.
If you use a Stronger left hand grip, which some hitters do... the back of of left hand will point a little more to right field in both positions(Fix and Address).
One of the Yodas will probably chime in later.
I use an Impact address, which is not required for hitting but can be useful. As a result, my left wrist begins flat, level, and vertical. As my left hand hangs at my side when I'm standing vertically, my palm is not facing the seam of my pants. It looks to be facing somewhat behind me. Also, my watch would be facing somewhat to right field. This 'normal' position of the arm as it hangs is a good guide for the left hand position. With a turned left hand grip, the thumb does go to the aft side of the shaft where it will provide support, but the turned hand has it's consequences. Instead of using a turned left hand to get my thumb on the aft side of the shaft, I separate my left thumb from my hand so there's a space between them. In order for the left arm flying wedge to keep from being destroyed, a turned left hand has to cock vertically and will have to bend to do so. The #3 pressure point must be placed on the aft side of the shaft, because that's where it will return. If the location of the #3 pressure point is not precisely secured, a change in clubface angle at impact can be the result.
Lagster,
You are dead on...the FLV of the Lead Hand as well as the #3PP is facing down the Angle of Approach....NOT the Target Line....I have a copy of a letter from Bruce Hough( A close disciple of Homer) to Mac O'Grady going into detail on the Why and the How...
Last edited by annikan skywalker : 10-21-2005 at 10:38 AM.
The Left Wrist at Impact (and all the way to Follow Through) should be Vertical (i.e. perpendicular) to one of the three Basic Planes -- Horizontal, Angled or Vertical -- depending on your corresponding Hinge Action. This determines the exact direction which your Left Wrist should be facing.
Lagster,
You are dead on...the FLV of the Lead Hand as well as the #3PP is facing down the Angle of Approach....NOT the Target Line....I have a copy of a letter from Bruce Hough( A close disciple of Homer) to Mac O'Grady going into detail on the Why and the How...
Annikan Ballstriker! Don't be a tease. Come off with it! Let us SEE IT. Purty please with Q sauce on top!
Lagster,
You are dead on...the FLV of the Lead Hand as well as the #3PP is facing down the Angle of Approach....NOT the Target Line....I have a copy of a letter from Bruce Hough( A close disciple of Homer) to Mac O'Grady going into detail on the Why and the How...
annikan- in your collection of photos, do u have close up pictures of the lead hand only, and of both the lead and trail hands on the grip in the manner you described? if so could you post ... thanks
I use an Impact address, which is not required for hitting but can be useful. As a result, my left wrist begins flat, level, and vertical. As my left hand hangs at my side when I'm standing vertically, my palm is not facing the seam of my pants. It looks to be facing somewhat behind me. Also, my watch would be facing somewhat to right field.
If it's facing that way, then how can this be: F/L/V?
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