Is the entire Left Arm Flying Wedge Parallel to the Plane (not On Plane, as noted by Martee!) during the Stroke between the Startup Swivel and Release Swivel?
Thanks!
I think Mike O's answer on this is 'no, except only for brief periods'.
Originally Posted by tongzilla Is the entire Left Arm Flying Wedge On Plane during the Stroke between the Startup Swivel and Release Swivel?And if so is the Flat Left Wrist a product rather than a cause?
Originally Posted by strav And if so is the Flat Left Wrist a product rather than a cause?Without the Flat Left Wrist there is no Left Arm Flying Wedge, regardless of its relation to the Plane.
Originally Posted by Martee On Plane or Parallel to Plane?You're being quite precise Martee!
The reason for the question, is that if the aft side of the shaft is on plane, then the left arm would be hard pressed to be on plane
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Originally Posted by tongzilla Without the Flat Left Wrist there is no Left Arm Flying Wedge, regardless of its relation to the Plane.or its equivalent......
Originally Posted by EdZ or its equivalent......Absolutely! E.g. with a Turned Left Hand...
Originally Posted by tongzilla Absolutely! E.g. with a Turned Left Hand...
Ok...we are all picking on little things about my question (which is all very good), but no one has attempted to answer it!
Originally Posted by tongzilla Is the entire Left Arm Flying Wedge Parallel to the Plane (not On Plane, as noted by Martee!) during the Stroke between the Startup Swivel and Release Swivel?I would say Yep if employing Standard Wrist Action. Since the the Plane is defined by the Sweet-Spot Plane with Standard Wrist Action the Sweet-Spot is In-Line with the Left Arm.
Thanks!
I think Mike O's answer on this is 'no, except only for brief periods'.
Originally Posted by tongzilla Is the entire Left Arm Flying Wedge Parallel to the Plane (not On Plane, as noted by Martee!) during the Stroke between the Startup Swivel and Release Swivel?Actually....
Thanks!
I think Mike O's answer on this is 'no, except only for brief periods'.
Originally Posted by tongzillaOr into a Wrists 'parallel to the Plane' (On Plane Condition) in the Finish Swivel (4-D-0 and 2-G).
What is a Swivel?
A Swivel is a rotation of the Left Wrist from a Turned position to a Vertical position (Release Swivel) or from a Vertical position to a Turned position (Startup Swivel).
Originally Posted by EdZ 'facing the plane' and the 'entire left arm wedge parallel to the plane' are different.Actuatlly, Homer said "facing directly toward the Plane.
Take a look at the photo 10-13-D #2. The hands are 'clapped' ONTO the plane, or as I like to say - "hugging the flail"![]()
Originally Posted by tongzillaAs I read this, I find myself thinking...
Actually, Homer said "facing directly toward the Plane.
And per 2-R, picture presents the subject only as noted in the written discussion and is not intended as a reference regarding any of the other aspects or subjects which the picture may include incidentally. 10-13-D #2 is showing Right Shoulder relationship with the Plane, no more, no less.
Originally Posted by Yoda As I read this, I find myself thinking...Around here, it is more reasoned debate than unsubstantiated argument.
Around here, even the arguments are so...
Civilized.
Gotta love it!
Originally Posted by tongzilla[B Hence my conclusion:Tong . . . why the disagreement? Interested to hear your opinion.
The Left Arm Flying Wedge must be facing directly toward the Plane from the end of the Startup Swivel until the beginning of Release, according to The Golfing Machine.[/b]
But a lot of people disagree with that (including me). So it's either wrong, or have I missed something?
Originally Posted by Yoda As I read this, I find myself thinking...It's true man....you prolly can't find a thread in the forum that has been reduced to a name calling match. Most other forums have em in spades.
Around here, even the arguments are so...
Civilized.
Gotta love it!
Originally Posted by birdie_man It's true man....you prolly can't find a thread in the forum that has been reduced to a name calling match. Most other forums have em in spades.Shut up Canada boy! Before we lob a nuke your way!
....all business....I like it. Argue but don't bitch.
Originally Posted by 12 piece bucketAnd now, as the original transgressor, may I suggest we return to our original programming...
Shut up Canada boy! Before we lob a nuke your way!![]()
Originally Posted by Yoda And now, as the original transgressor, may I suggest we return to our original programming...That includes you Doctor!
The Left Arm Flying Wedge!

Originally Posted by tongzillaHey, I've been way too busy answering all your questions in the 12-5-1 thread.
That includes you Doctor!
I have been waiting desperately...can you feel my frustration?
My case is summarised in post #10 of this thread
Originally Posted by YodaAll my PMs? Magnifying Glass? LOL!
Hey, I've been way too busy answering all your questions in the 12-5-1 thread.![]()
Not to mention your PMs!
It's a lot harder to answer questions than it is to ask them, particularly when you know those answers are going to put under the lasered scrutiny of the Tongzilla Magnifying Glass.![]()
I love your questions and enthusiasm, but there's only so much of ol' Yoda to go around. Besides, you guys are doing a pretty good job here of sorting things out, even though I did have to chime in with an extra Swivel!

Originally Posted by tongzilla This thread may go into hibernation for 2 weeks. It will not be left forgotten in the back shelf for dust to lay on.Good morning Yoda!
I'll be back. Albeit on the receiving end.
G'nite![]()
Originally Posted by YodasLuke In this discussion, I like the word "toward". Considering the right shoulder is on plane at Top, I would find it difficult to also have the left arm there, too.With all due respect to my highly esteemed friend...YodasLuke.....
Originally Posted by annikan skywalker With all due respect to my highly esteemed friend...YodasLuke.....LOL
if I'm interpreting this correctly ...we are talking the Top and the Left Arm in relation to the Shoulder Turn component????
Its not difficult to have the left Arm in the same plane/congruent plane as the Turned Shoulder...just increase the Waist Bend(45 degrees) until you get the right alignmentThe left arm at 45 degrees to the ground which by the way forms a right angle...very powerful location where the radius is now located at right angles to the rotating post......Flat Shoulder turn is replaced by Rotated Shoulder Turn...now you have the left arm plane congruent to the plane of the Shoulder Turn Component and at right angles to the axis of rotation...OOOH....Sorry....that's not in the book....
Do you do 10-13-C (Rotated) while you're holding the proverbial corn-cob?
Don't let him get angry....
Originally Posted by annikan skywalker Via the "sphincter mucles" and "Hammies" to maintain the balance throughout the weight shift(very minimal) that accompany the turning and bending necessary for the two line Delivery Paths....LOLThe Master is off to Orlando to work with another new student that plays on Tour. The word's getting out, and he was summoned to Florida. It was a last minute thing, and he left at 7:00 am. He'll be away from the computer all day. Out of respect for the player, he'll have to remain nameless.![]()
BTW who wants to tackle the "Two Line Delivery Paths".....Where's the little green fellow?.....I'd like to hear from a Jedi...