As we mentioned previously, "Visualize the backswing plane as a large pane of glass that rests on the shoulders as it inclines upward from the ball" is a valuable tool providing a roadmap for the backswing. In this Protocol, we will look at how the Clubshaft provides the proper swing plane geometry.
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Finish Right!
When the Finish is seen compared to Address, it is very apparent that the entire Rightside is moving Right of the target. The overwhelming instinct is that the Rightside turns around to the left.
Frame 7
The instant of impact is where the Golf Swing programs the golf ball to execute our intended shot. The Right Forearm is directly behind the shaft so that can apply the Pivot force to the ball. The Upper Right Arm is 5 degrees off vertical to the ground, which helps keep the Right Shoulder from being too far out.
Frame 6
Once again, Mr. Hogan's reverence for his swing plane is visible. The clubshaft is swinging up the Left Shoulder plane of motion.
Frame 1
From the Rightside view, the Left Shoulder Travel in the Backswing is approximately 45 degrees. This 45-degree angle is parallel to the clubshaft inclination.
Frame 4
The Left Shoulder is still moving up the identically parallel plane though it is approximately 2 inches closer to the body than the backswing. The Hands and Right Forearm are slightly above Address.
Frame 5
In his exit geometry, Mr. Hogan's genius of pulling the Hands up the plane is apparent here as the Hands are also moving in this parallel Symphony of motion. Any attempt to redirect the Hands or Club toward the target diminishes the applied forces.
Frame 2
In Frame two, the Clubshaft, the Left Shoulder downward backswing, and the Right Shoulder upward backswing proceed in a beautifully parallel motion.
Frame 3
Mr. Hogan does a geometrically impressive accomplishment of continuing to move the clubshaft parallel to his address plane angle. But, then, at the start of the downswing is where the “Magic happens.” While his Left Shoulder continues to move on the same parallel angle, the Right Shoulder moves dramatically downward at only 9 degrees off vertical.
Frame 8
As we have mentioned so often, the Right Hip is constantly moving along its 20-degree path. This motion encourages the Right Shoulder to move even farther to the right. Therefore, moving effectively to the right after Impact with the Right Hip and the Right Shoulder can prevent the problematic "over the top" move.
Frame 7
As we have mentioned so often, the Right Hip is constantly moving along its 20-degree path. This motion encourages the Right Shoulder to move even farther to the right. Therefore, moving effectively to the right after Impact with the Right Hip and the Right Shoulder can prevent the problematic "over the top" move.
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Looking at the clubshaft can give a clue to the precise angle that the Left and Right Shoulder should move in the backswing. The Left Shoulder moves in the backswing and the forward swing at the same incline. It is essential to appreciate that the Left Shoulder is also nearly two inches closer to the body in the forward swing while at the same angle. Mr. Hogan called the downswing the "crossroads." Crossroads is a point at which a crucial decision could have far-reaching consequences. The start of the downswing is the spot many golfers take the wrong Right Shoulder direction—the most common is to stay on that seductive, seemingly logical path of the backswing that it took on the back. After all, The Left Shoulder repeats at the same angle in both directions; why not the Right Shoulder? In the downswing, the Right Shoulder needs to begin the task of lowering the Clubshaft, Hands, and Right Forearm to the angle of the clubshaft for Impact. The Right Forearm provides the most support if it is directly behind the shaft for Impact.
