The Beauty of 12-5

[rchang72]

Stage One of the Basic Motion Curriculum utilizes only one Power Accumulator (Single Barrel Stroke). And that Accumulator must be an Arm Accumulator: Either the Left Arm (#4 / Pull) or the Right Arm (#1 / Push). The Hand Accumulators -- Left Wrist (Cock and Uncock) and the Left Hand (Turn and Roll) -- are introduced in Stage Two (Acquired Motion).

Should you only use the accumulator for your desired/natural stroke pattern (i.e. #4 for swingers, #1 for hitters) or alternate?

[tongzilla]

Stage One of the Basic Motion Curriculum utilizes only one Power Accumulator (Single Barrel Stroke). And that Accumulator must be an Arm Accumulator: Either the Left Arm (#4 / Pull) or the Right Arm (#1 / Push). The Hand Accumulators -- Left Wrist (Cock and Uncock) and the Left Hand (Turn and Roll) -- are introduced in Stage Two (Acquired Motion).

So does that mean the Club must be gripped in the cup of the left hand to zero out Accumulator #3? Hmm...that's quite unnatural for me except for putting.

[Trig]

Stage One of the Basic Motion Curriculum utilizes only one Power Accumulator (Single Barrel Stroke). And that Accumulator must be an Arm Accumulator: Either the Left Arm (#4 / Pull) or the Right Arm (#1 / Push). The Hand Accumulators -- Left Wrist (Cock and Uncock) and the Left Hand (Turn and Roll) -- are introduced in Stage Two (Acquired Motion).

The book references both accumulator #4 (9th component) and accumulator #1 (12th component). Why did Homer reference both of these accumulators in 12-5-1 if we are only using one?

[Martee]

The book references both accumulator #4 (9th component) and accumulator #1 (12th component). Why did Homer reference both of these accumulators in 12-5-1 if we are only using one?

I believe if you go back and read 12-5-0, it states that 'Where applicable, interpret the items per the basic Stroke Pattern, that is, Hitting or Swinging. Either 12-1 OR 12-2 -- not both atthe same time.

[tongzilla]

Why is Pressure Point #2 used in 12-5-1 if there is no Accumulator #2?

[Yoda]

The book references both accumulator #4 (9th component) and accumulator #1 (12th component). Why did Homer reference both of these accumulators in 12-5-1 if we are only using one?

Either the Left Arm (Pull / Swinging) or the Right Arm (Push / Hitting) is the Active Direct Drive of the Basic Motion Stroke. The other is Passive and supplies merely motion. But, no matter which supplies the Active Direct Drive, the Left Arm swings and the Right Elbow bends.

The Active Direct Drive is the player's choice per the Basic Patterns of 12-1-0 (Hitting) and 12-2-0 (Swinging). A bystander cannot tell which Force (Pull or Push) is being employed. Study 10-11-0-1 and 10-11-0-4.

[Trig]

Either the Left Arm (Pull / Swinging) or the Right Arm (Push / Hitting) is the Active Direct Drive of the Basic Motion Stroke. The other is Passive and supplies merely motion. But, no matter which supplies the Active Direct Drive, the Left Arm swings and the Right Elbow bends.

The Active Direct Drive is the player's choice per the Basic Patterns of 12-1-0 (Hitting) and 12-2-0 (Swinging). A bystander cannot tell which Force (Pull or Push) is being employed. Study 10-11-0-1 and 10-11-0-4.

Got it. Depends if you Hit or Swing! Duh!

[Yoda]

Once you know how far back and through to swing, the next pitfall is in knowing what to swing.

Start with your Hands only.

Swing continuously...Back and through and back and through and back and through. Keep your Feet Flat and your Head Stationary. The Left Arm should be straight, the Left Wrist Flat and the Right Elbow should bend. Your Body should move only as necessary to accomodate the motion of your swinging Hands.

When you've got this down pat, make the same motion using a dowel. Run the shaft up your the Left Forearm. This will help keep your Left Wrist Flat and your Hands swinging through 'Impact.' Without a Clubhead to flip or a Ball to hit 'at,' your Hands will quickly learn their assignments.

When you can do this, begin making the same motion with a Club (but without a Ball). Grip the Club down a bit, and anchor the shaft against the Left Forearm until you can keep your Left Wrist Flat and steady throughout the Stroke.

When the above steps have been mastered, you have prepared yourself properly for the execution of a Golf Shot.

[12 piece bucket]

Practicing Stage One on the range is a very dull and expensive way to get the job done. But if you have no alternative, visualize a chipping green and a near target, otherwise your Stroke will be too long, and you will exceed the Basic Motion's boundary.

If the range isn't too busy, dump your balls out and chip to the range basket. Pick up 'em up . . . chip 'em again and again and again.

[tradekid]

Depending on their pricing structure indoor golf domes are great for this reason alone. There is a dome near me where they have a short game area which you can use for FREE. Unlimited balls. Then you can go to a hitting station where you're only charged by the amount of time you spend in the station. Again, unlimited balls. Besides, it's only 90 yards to the other side of the dome. I find hitting drivers in domes a waste of time.