8-6 Section 6-The Top (Preparations)
 

You are correct, Tball. You determine the Hinge Action during Impact Fix -- Section 8-2 of the Stroke. Then, with the Left Wrist in its Flat, Level and Vertical Impact condition, you align the Clubface as dictated by that selected Hinge Action: Slightly Open (Horizontal Hinge Action); Slightly Closed (Angled Hinge Action); or Square (Vertical Hinge Action).

Also, at the Top (8-6), you monitor the alignments of Section 6 of 12-3-0. This includes the Delivery Line Roll Prep, i.e., making sure you are prepared to execute the On Line Roll of the #3 Accumulator -- with its Hinge Action and its inseparable Rhythm -- through Impact. This should be practiced with the Clubshaft tracking back and through on the edge of a low bench as you execute the Hand Motions described in 2-G and 7-10. This will teach you to Trace a Straight Plane Line -- not a 'Bent' one -- with your Right Forearm (to guide the Clubhead through Impact) while simultaneously executing the correct Hinge Motion with your Left Hand (to control the Clubface).

Golfing Machine Confusion GM#224
 

DG,

I agree with so much of what you have to say. Especially your advice to reference one's procedure to Sketch 1-L and the Axioms of the 21 Points of The Machine .

However, the 'Down and Out' you suggest as the 'cure all' gets the Golfer only to Low Point. Still the 'Up and In' to the Finish remains. Without an adequate Finish Swivel, the correct On Plane Orbit of the Sweetspot is disrupted. And, unfortunately, there must be a Preparatory Move for this disruption. This 'preparing not to Finish Swivel' usually occurs somewhere during the Release interval -- often at Impact itself -- and results in Steering, Quitting, and the failure to execute the all-important Hinge Action and its Rhythm.

So, the Golfer who would rely on Science and Educated Hands, as opposed to 'Seems as if' and Instinct, must train his Hands in the way they must go.

Or else learn to live with inconsistency, frustration, and results far beneath his own potential.
Topic:Golfing Machine Confusion

Golfing Machine Confusion GM#225
 

With the proper Finish Swivel, the beer will be all over the floor. :oops:

End Top for Hitting? BM#122
 

Denny,

This is a seemingly simple question. However, its 'not so simple' answer can
vary depending on the Grip Type (10-2), Stroke Variation (10-4),
Plane Angle (10-6), and Left Wrist Action (10-18).


So that I can provide a correct and complete answer your question, please
specify those Component Variations. Also, please confirm that by "square
to the arc" you mean that the Right Wrist remains Vertical (or
perpendicular) to the face of the Plane.