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As mentioned on the Stage Three - Your Biomechanics web page, there are 12 biomechanical features
related to the biomechanics of a sound swing; four (4) of the features relate to the fundamentals of
Accuracy, four (4) of the features relate to the fundamentals of Power, and four (4) of the features relate to
the fundamentals of Good Feel. Also keep in mind that each of the 12 biomechanical features has 3
options. On this page we will overview the 4 Biomechanical features related to Good Feel. Study these
features and familiarize yourself with the 3 options related to each feature. Simply familiarize yourself
with the basic patterns. If you are interested in studying them in more detail you will be able to purchase
a series of books related to the Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics. There will also be DVD's and downloads
available in the future.

As a reminder, the Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics related to Power:

Swing Linkage – there are 3 possible ways of linkage all components of the body and arms.
Swing Slotting – there are 3 possible ways of matching the arms delivery plane to the body action.
Postural Release – there are 3 possible ways of releasing the body fully to match the arm swing.
Arc Management – there are 3 possible ways of rhythmically blending the arms with the body action.

As mentioned above there are 3 options for each feature. The options for the biomechanics related to the
fundamentals of power are listed below.

Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics related to Power:

Swing Linkage – Front, Center, & Rear
Swing Slotting – Down Slotting, Cross-Slotting, & Plane-Slotting
Postural Release – Stand-Up, Post-Up, & Rotate-In
Arc Management – Narrow-Wide, Deep-Deep, & Wide-Narrow

If you have any questions regarding New Horizons Golf Approach please contact
EA Tischler at (408)203-7599, or email your questions to EA Tischler newhorizonsgolfer@yahoo.com.

New Horizons Golf Approach
I n n o v a t i v e C o a c h i n g F o r G o l f e r s

Swing Linkage Biomechanics:
Front, Center, & Rear options

As we begin our study of the biomechanics related to good feel we will start with the feature of Linkage. Linkage is a very important influence when it comes to ensuring proper timing. To
understand why this is, we will describe the concept of linkage first. Linkage is the ability to geometrically align your arm swing with your pivot action. In order for all the components of your
stroke to deliver the stroke's energy in one united action, they must all be linked together. Linking all the components together allows all the stroke's energy to multiply, gather, and be
delivered together.

In the New Horizons Golf Approach Linkage is an expanded version of connection. If you've studied either the Stage One - Your Fundamentals web pages or the Stage Two - Your Techniques
web pages your may remember studying the basic techniques of connecting your arm swing to your body motion. If you have studied the basic connection techniques you may ask, "What's the
difference between connection and linkage?" The easiest way to differentiate between the two is that connection establishes the basic synchronization between the arms and the torso, where
as Linkage is aligning every component of your body together. For example, a right handed golfer using the Rear Linkage feature will deliver the swing with every component of the right side
moving through the delivery interval at the same time. Right foot, knee, hip, side of the torso, shoulder elbow, hands and club are all moving through delivery together in one continuous
synchronized manner.

One of the key things to remember about linkage is that it must match your clearing pattern. If you use Front Hip Clearing then you must use Front Linkage to ensure a biomechanically sound
stroke. If you use Tailbone Clearing then you must use Center Linkage to ensure a biomechanically sound stroke. If you use Rear Hip Linkage then you must use Rear Linkage to ensure a
biomechanically sound stroke. In order for all the forces of the stroke to be delivered down the line together, they all need to be oriented in the same direction. If your arm swing links up to your
body motion on a different mark than the one that creates clearing the delivery of the arm swing will be thrown out of alignment with the force vectors of the pivot action. If the arm swing links up
with the pivot action on the mark with the clearing action, all the components of the body will be delivered down the same plane line. In summary, matching your linkage to your clearing feature
ensures all the forces of your stroke will be working together in a synchronized manner.

Front Linkage Option:

To help visualize and understand how linkage works we are going to study it in terms of using a pre-set wrist drill. Whenever
you use a pre-set wrist drill you want to make sure your set the wrists on the Linkage Line. You also want to make sure you
assemble your delivery point on the linkage line.

To perform the Front Linkage pre-set wrist drill, you begin by
perform the Wrist Lever Option that fits your biomechanics. As
you perform the Wrist Lever action you will align your lead arm
in-line with the front side of your body. In the middle picture
above you can see that the pre-set wrist action has been
performed by aligning the left arm in-line with the left side of the
body. This is the proper Front Linkage alignment for a right
handed golfer. Once the preset is completed you simply move
to the top of your backstroke.

As the transition is executed the lead arm needs to move in front
of the body back toward the front linkage alignment mark.
Golfers often describe this process as waiting for the arms to
match up to the body. By this they mean the body is waiting for
the arms to link up. Though the perception is the body is
staying back as the arms catch up, in reality the body is
restoring as the arms are catching up to link up. We can see
this happening in the picture far left. Instead of the body out
racing the arms, we can see the arms moving in front of the
body in an effort to link up to the Front Linkage mark. In the
middle picture the lead arm has once again aligned itself with
the front side of the body. The wrist lever action is being
maintained as the stroke moves into delivery while achieving
front linkage alignments. If a Front Linkage golfer leaves his, or
her, arms behind the body as the pivot moves forward he or she
will most likely experience the feeling of being stuck. It will
become obvious that Front Linkage golfer really have to wait for
the transitional move to be completed, much more than even
Center Linkage golfers.(Far right picture) As the stroke moves
further into delivery, notice how the lead arm and clubshaft are
aligned exactly on the Front Linkage mark.

In the picture far left we can see the set-up has been
established with the front hip up against the orange stick,
simulating that it is up against the wall. In the middle
picture we can see the pre-set wrist position. Notice how
the lead arm, torso, and upper leg all seem to be lined
up as if they are also up against a wall. It is clear the
pre-set position is more front than either center or rear.
(Far right) The stroke moves to the top of the
backstroke.

(Far left) As the stroke transitions forward the lead arm
moves more in front of the body. It is moving toward the
Front Linkage mark as the body is moving to restore its'
posture. In the middle picture the front hip has cleared back
up against the orange stick and the lead arm has linked up
to the Front Linkage alignment mark. Notice how similar the
middle picture immediately above is to the middle picture in
the first three pictures from this view.
(Far right) As the swing continues into impact the front hip
is fully cleared and the front leg, torso, arm, and clubshaft
are all aligned on the mark.

Keep in mind these descriptions are offered as a general overview. For further explanations, ways of testing your body
mechanics, and to study applications you can study the Power of 3 Golf books, attend a workshop, or wait for the Secrets of
Owning Your Swing website.

Center Linkage Option:

To perform the Center Linkage pre-set wrist drill, you begin by
perform the Wrist Lever Option that fits your biomechanics. As
you perform the Wrist Lever action you will align the center of
your hands on the center line of your body. In the middle picture
above you can see that the pre-set wrist action has been
performed by aligning the center of the hands exactly on the
center line of the body. This is the proper Center Linkage
alignment for a right handed golfer. Once the preset is completed
you simply move to the top of your backstroke.

As the transition is executed the hands need to move in front of
the body back toward the center linkage alignment mark. Golfers
often describe this process as waiting for the arms to match up to
the body. By this they mean the body is waiting for the arms to link
up. Though the perception is the body is staying back as the arms
catch up, in reality the body is restoring as the arms are catching
up to linkage point. We can see this happening in the picture far
left. Instead of the body out racing the arms, we can see the arms
moving in front of the body in an effort to link up to the Center
Linkage mark. In the middle picture the hands have once again
aligned with the center line of the body. The wrist lever action is
being maintained as the stroke moves into delivery while achieving
center linkage alignments. If a Center Linkage golfer leaves his, or
her, arms behind the body as the pivot moves forward he or she
will most likely experience the feeling of being stuck. Tiger Woods
has often described this experience. I believe he describes this
experience because he owns Center Linkage biomechanics. (Far
right picture) As the stroke moves further into delivery, notice how
the hands stay exactly on the center line of the body as the stroke
moves into impact.

In the picture far left above the set-up has been established with
the tailbone up against the orange stick, simulating that it is up
against the wall. In the middle picture the pre-set wrist position is
established on the centerline of the body.
(Far right) The stroke moves to the top of the backstroke.

(Far left) As the stroke transitions forward the hands move in
front of the body. They are moving toward the Center Linkage
mark as the body is moving to restore its' posture. In the
middle picture the tailbone has cleared back up against the
orange stick and the hands have linked up to the Center
Linkage alignment mark. Notice how similar the middle picture
(immediately above) is to the middle picture in the first three
pictures from this view. (Far right) As the swing continues into
impact the tailbone is fully cleared and the hands remain
aligned on the center line of the body.

Keep in mind these descriptions are offered as a general overview. For further explanations, ways of
testing your body mechanics, and to study applications you can study the Power of 3 Golf books,
attend a workshop, or wait for the Secrets of Owning Your Swing website.

Rear Linkage Option:

To perform the RearLinkage pre-set wrist drill, you begin by
perform the Wrist Lever Option that fits your biomechanics.
As you perform the Wrist Lever action you will align your rear
arm in-line with your rear leg. In the middle picture above you
can see that the pre-set wrist action has been performed by
aligning the right arm in-line with the right leg. This is the
proper Rear Linkage alignment for a right handed golfer.
Once the preset is completed you simply move to the top of
your backstroke.

As the transition is executed the rear arm stays connected to
the rear side of the body. Depending on the top-set alignment,
the arm may need to move slightly to make sure it is married to
the side of the body. Rear Linkage golfers often report rotating
from the top of the backstroke while leaving the arms behind.
This was Ben Hogan's description, showing he was a rear
linkage golfer. If you are extremely flexible you may still be able
to leave your arms behind your body and end up feeling stuck.
In the middle picture the rear arm has linked up with the rear
side of the body. The hands are directly in front of the rear
pocket, and the wrist lever angle is being maintained. (Far right
picture) As the stroke moves further into delivery, notice how
the whole right side seems to be moving into impact together.
Right arm is married to the right side, the right knee is moving
into alignment with the clubshaft and the hands are still aligned
in front of the pocket. These are exactly the conditions needed
to deliver the swing with Rear Linkage alignments.

In the picture far left above we can see the set-up has been
established with the rear hip up against the orange stick,
simulating that it is up against the wall. In the middle picture
we can see the pre-set wrist position. Notice how the rear arm,
torso, and upper leg all seem to be lined up as if they are also
up against a wall. (Far right) The stroke moves to the top of
the backstroke.

As the transition is executed the rear arm returns alongside the
body. Golfers often describe this process as marrying the right
arm to the right side of the body. As the pivot restores the
postural angles, the arms, hands, and club return to their
pre-set alignments. We can see this happening in the picture
far left. In the middle picture the lead arm has once again
aligned itself with the front side of the body. The wrist lever
action is being maintained as the stroke moves into delivery
while achieving rear linkage alignments. Once again the wrist
lever angle is maintained. If the Rear Linkage golfer is flexible
enough to leaves his, or her, arms behind the body as the pivot
moves forward he or she may still experience the feeling of
being stuck. However, this is much less common in the case of
Rear Linkage golfers. They are more likely to simply rotate
forward while leaving the right arm in place where it can become
married to the side of the body. (Far right picture) As the
stroke moves further into delivery, notice how the right side is
driving through and the right arm and clubshaft are aligned
exactly on the Rear Linkage mark.

Keep in mind these descriptions are offered as a general overview. For further explanations, ways of
testing your body mechanics, and to study applications you can study the Power of 3 Golf books,
attend a workshop, or wait for the Secrets of Owning Your Swing website.

Swing Slotting Biomechanics:
Down Slotting, Cross Slotting, & Plane Slotting options

To understand the concept of slotting better we will observe three different golfers performing three different training
exercises. As you view these patterns, keep in mind that golfers whom own Down-Slotting biomechanics deliver their swings
on the Center of Gravity Plane. This is the plane that is aligned from the ball line up through the golfers center of gravity.
Golfers whom own Cross-Slotting biomechanics deliver their swings on the Torso Plane. This is the plane that is aligned from
the ball line up through the center point of the golfers torso. Golfers whom own Plane-Slotting biomechanics deliver their
swings on the Shoulder Plane. This is the plane that is aligned from the ball line up through the center of the golfers shoulder
girdle.

In the middle picture (left) Sean has pre-set his
wrist lever action so that his hands and club shaft
are exactly on plane. From this pre-set position
Sean simply rotates in posture ensuring that the
first half of the backstroke is performed on the
Center of Gravity Plane.

Down-Slotting Option:

As Sean's stroke continues to the top of the
backstroke his right arm folds completing the
levering action in the backstroke. In Sean's case
this elevates the club into the Mid-Track
Swing-Track. From the top of the backstroke
Sean performs a down-slotting action. This action
involves his right forearm and hands returning to
the Center of Gravity Plane while maintaining his
Wrist Lever angle. Once the right forearm has
returned to the Center of Gravity Plane he will
restore his posture and hands to the pre-set wrist
position. Then he will deliver the stroke through
impact exactly on the Center of Gravity Plane.

Keep in mind these descriptions are offered as a general overview. For further explanations, ways of
testing your body mechanics, and to study applications you can study the Power of 3 Golf books,
attend a workshop, or wait for the Secrets of Owning Your Swing website.

(far left picture) Sean has performed the
Down-Slotting action so that the clubshaft has
returned to the Center of Gravity Plane. In the
middle picture Sean has restored his posture and
wrist lever action back to the pre-set wrist
position. Once again it is performed on the
Center of Gravity Plane. (far right picture) Sean
has moved into impact with his body rotating in
posture and his hands and the clubshaft on the
Center of Gravity Plane.

Cross-Slotting Option:

(Left) We can view Sean's training exercise fro
the target view. In this pattern I will skip the
address position and add in the picture below
where Sean returns to the restored pre-set wrist
position. (far left picture) Sean has pre-set his
wrist lever action to be aligned on-plane. In the
middle picture Sean is rotating in posture while
the stroke remains on the Center of Gravity
Plane. (far right picture) Sean folds his right arm
completing the backstroke lever action. He is
now ready to down-slot

(far left picture) Paul has addressed the ball with the clubshaft
positioned on the Center of Gravity Plane. The orange stick is
positioned to simulate Paul's Torso Plane. In the middle picture
Paul has performed his pre-set lever wrist action. He uses a
version of the Diagonal Lever action. His version sets the
clubshaft outside the plane line, however his rotation brings it
back on-plane. (far right picture) We can see Paul has rotated
in posture and in doing so the clubshaft has been aligned on the
Torso Plane.

(far left picture) As Paul's stroke continues to the top of the
backstroke his right arm folds completing the levering action
in the backstroke. In Paul's case this elevates the club into
the Mid-Track Swing-Track. From the top of the backstroke
Paul performs a cross-slotting action. This action involves
his hands moving across his torso onto the Torso Plane
while maintaining his Wrist Lever angle. For the player
owning Cross-Slotting biomechanics, the ideal top of the
backstroke position will position the hands exactly on the
Torso Plane. This allows the player to simply deliver the
stroke along the Torso Plane without any compensation.
Paul's hands are very close to being exactly on the Torso
Plane at the top of the backstroke. Close enough to be
biomechanically sound. Keep in mind that achieving ideal
alignments are dependent on having ideal physical
conditioning. Something most of us struggle with being
able to maintain in our lives. Once the Cross-Slotting action
is initiated all Paul needs to do is ride the Torso Plane down
through impact. Notice how the stroke maintains Torso
Plane integrity through impact.

Keep in mind these descriptions are offered as a general overview. For further explanations, ways of
testing your body mechanics, and to study applications you can study the Power of 3 Golf books,
attend a workshop, or wait for the Secrets of Owning Your Swing website.

Cutting-The-Plane Option:

Below we can study the training pattern of a golfer that delivers his stroke on the Center Of Gravity Plane. The Center of
Gravity Plane is marked by the orange shaft angled from the ball line up through the center of gravity. The orange shaft is
off-set from the ball line slightly so that it is aligned with the golf shaft which is a few inches inside the ball line at address.
Ideally the club shaft will match the orange stick at address as well as impact.

Below we can study the training pattern of a golfer that delivers his stroke on the Torso Plane. The Torso Plane is marked by the orange
shaft angled from the ball line up through the center of the torso. The orange shaft is off-set from the ball line slightly so that it is aligned
with the golf shaft which is a few inches inside the ball line at address. Some day we may see golfers that deliver the stroke on the
Torso Plane actually address the ball with the golf shaft on the Torso Plane. Moe Norman is a golfer that has done so.

Below we can study the training pattern of a golfer that delivers his stroke on the Shoulder Plane. The Shoulder Plane is marked
by the orange shaft angled from the ball line up through the center of the shoulder girdle. The orange shaft is off-set from the ball
line slightly so that it is aligned with the golf shaft which is a few inches inside the ball line at address. Some day we may see
golfers that deliver the stroke on the Shoulder Plane actually address the ball with the golf shaft on the Shoulder Plane. As a
matter of fact EA Tischler already has students that use such alignments. Below EA demonstrates the pattern with a more
traditional single shift onto the Shoulder plane from a more traditional address position.

(far left picture) EA sets up in a fairly traditional address
position. In the middle picture he pre-sets his wrist lever
action while positioning it on the Shoulder Plane. (far right
picture) Once the stroke is pre-set on-plane he simply rotates
in posture until the left arm is parallel to the ground. At this
point the clubshaft is still aligned on the Shoulder Plane.
From this top-set position EA is ready to complete the
backstroke.

(far left picture) As EA's stroke continues to the top of the
backstroke his right arm folds completing the levering action in
the backstroke. In EA's case this elevates the club into the
Mid-Track Swing-Track. From the top of the backstroke EA
performs a Plane-Slotting action. This action involves the right
shoulder rotating down the shoulder plane line with the hands
moving along the plane in a synchronized manner. Additionally
the action is performed while maintaining the Wrist Lever angle.
For the player owning Plane-Slotting biomechanics, the ideal
top of the backstroke position will position the hands exactly on
the Shoulder Plane. This allows the player to simply deliver the
stroke along the Shoulder Plane without any compensation.
Paul's hands are very close to being exactly on the Shoulder
Plane at the top of the backstroke. Close enough to be
biomechanically sound. Keep in mind that achieving ideal
alignments are dependent on having ideal physical
conditioning. Something most of us struggle with being able to
maintain in our lives. Once the Plane-Slotting action is initiated
all ed needs to do is ride the Shoulder Plane down through
impact. Notice how the stroke maintains Shoulder Plane
integrity through impact.

Keep in mind these descriptions are offered as a general overview. For further explanations, ways of
testing your body mechanics, and to study applications you can study the Power of 3 Golf books,
attend a workshop, or wait for the Secrets of Owning Your Swing website.

Postural Release Biomechanics:
Stand-Up, Post-Up, & Rotate-In options

(far left picture) This is an example of a golfer that owns
Plane-Slotting biomechanics and addresses the ball with the
clubshaft establishing the shoulder plane alignment. As we
can see he also sets his wrist lever action on the shoulder
plane in the middle picture above. (far right picture) At the
top of the backstroke his hands set on the shoulder plane.

(far left picture) As the stroke transitions back toward the
restored delivery position, once again still on the shoulder
plane line. In the middle picture the stroke reaches impact
with the shoulder plane alignments being maintained. (far
right picture) As the swing is finished off his hands are still
on the Shoulder Plane.

Stand-Up Postural Release Option:

In the sequence to the left, notice how the golfer is standing up
through impact (picture 2). From delivery (1) through impact (2) we
can see by the position of the head in relations to the blue line that
the golfer's posture is moving upward. This allows the golfer to
maximize verticals through impact. Notice how extended the arms
and club are through impact. By the time the golfer turns to face the
target full postural release has been achieved, as marked by the
vertical orange line (picture 3). Though many people argue that this
is improper posturing technique, the reality is that Stand-Up Postural
Release golfers rotate in posture through the transition. At the end
of the transition the golfer's rearend is restored back into its' starting
position (picture 1). After the transition is completed the golfer
begins the stand-up process producing upward verticals that make
room for the downward verticals to extend. Maximizing and
synchronizing these verticals in one of the options we have for
maximizing power. By synchronizing the verticals energy is
accelerated and power is multiplied. As the posture is released, it is
released into a fully vertical and properly aligned posture (pictures 3
& 4). In the Stand-Up postural release option it simply happens
earlier than is traditionally taught. In this pattern the delivery process
begins as the golfer begins to stand-up.

Post-Up Postural Release Option:

Rotate-In Postural Release Option:

As we study the Rotate-In Postural Release Option from the down
the line view we can see the golfer rotating in posture until the full
extension in Picture (3). Once the full extension is achieved the
golfer releases all postural angles up to a tall finish. This option is
easy to visualize and it is so often professed as the only correct
option that it needs little discussion. The point to remember is that it
is only suited to one-third of the golfing population. One-third of you
are built to own the Stand-Up option and one-third of you are built to
own the Post-Up option.

The Stand-Up Postural Release option is largely misunderstood. It is used by golfers that need to add extra vertical actions into
their swings. Golfers that have Front Anchor, On-Top, and Low-Track Biomechanics for example have such strong horizontal
properties in their strokes that they often own the Stand-Up Postural Release Feature to help balance out the strong horizontal
properties of their strokes. Be assured that this option is valid and is used by golfers on all major golf tours.

Arc Management Biomechanics:
Narrow-Wide, Deep-Deep, & Wide-Narrow options

Though one of the primary concerns of developing a biomechanically sound swing action is rotating in posture, we must
also release our postural angles if we are to execute a biomechanically sound swing. Releasing these angles allows a full
release of the body's energy and it allows you to normalize the stress the golf action puts on the body during the stroke.

From the down the line view we can see the golfer transition in posture
(picture 1). When the transition is completed the golfer begins the
stand-up postural release action. As the stand-up action begins the
downward verticals begin to kick in. By the time the stroke reaches
impact the posture is stretching up vertically and the arms and club are
stretching downward vertically (picture 2). We can see the posture is
stretching up vertically as the golfer has come out of the posture
marked by the orange lines. In picture (2) we can see the yellow line
indicating the golfer's adjusted posture. We can also see how much
the head has risen as marked by the blue lines. In picture (3) we can
see the posture is continuing to move in t he vertical direction. By the
time the golfer reaches the full follow-through, the posture is fully
vertical.

In the sequence to the left we can see the stroke transition in posture.
Then as the stroke moves from delivery (1) into impact (2) and just
beyond (3) the posture is standing up. In this golfer's case he
delivers the swing on the Center of Gravity Plane and therefore his
stand-up progresses a little later than the one demonstrated in the
above two sequences. This is evident in the fact that his rearend
stays back in the restored position until the club moves through
impact. From picture (3) to the full follow-through he releases his
posture freely as he finishes off the stand-up action. Once this golfer
began releasing his posture with the stand-up option he gained both
power and accuracy.

The Post-Up Postural Release option is more commonly accepted, yet is still criticized by some teachers that believe you must
rotate in posture as long as possible. It is used by golfers that need to add a moderate amount of vertical actions into their swings.
Golfers that have Front Anchor, Side-On, or Low-Track Biomechanics will have enough horizontal properties in their strokes that
they often own the Post-Up Postural Release Feature to help balance out the moderate horizontal properties of their strokes. This
option is used by Tiger Woods, who I believe owns center anchor, side-on, mid-track biomechanics. This combination added to
some of his other features that have modern horizontal influence make the Post-Up feature ideal for his swing.

In the Post-Up option the golfer will transition in posture, maintain
the posture into delivery (1) and then begin posting up on the front
leg. As the golfer posts up on the front leg the stroke begins to
extend through the ball (2) out to the full extension point (3). Once
the leg reaches the full post the sternum and head begin to release
upward. This is happening in picture (2) as we can see the head
raising a little in relations to the blue line. As the swing moves into
the full extension the posture releases more, as evident in the head
moving upward above the blue line in picture (3). Notice how the
orange line in pictures (2) & (3) indicate the vertical attitude of the
posting action. From the full extension the postural release action
releases fully to a vertical finish alignment (picture 4).

From this view we can see how the golfer is doing a relative job of
staying in posture until the front leg is posted in picture (2). As the
front leg posts up the head begins to move upward as can be seen
in picture (2). Then as the stroke moves into the full extension (3)
the posture releases more upward. From the full extension to the
finish the posture releases freely into its' vertical alignment.

Keep in mind these descriptions are offered as a general overview. For further explanations, ways of
testing your body mechanics, and to study applications you can study the Power of 3 Golf books, attend
a workshop, or wait for the Secrets of Owning Your Swing website.

The Rotate-In Postural Release option is the most commonly accepted option. It is used by golfers that have strong vertical actions
and need to add some extra horizontal properties into the stroke. One thing to notice is the postural release pattern matches the
timing of the extension in each stroke. Golfers that need maximum verticals will have the extension occur closer to impact, ensuring
more vertical launch characteristics. Golfers that need moderate verticals will have the full extension occur shortly after impact to
ensure ideal launch characteristics. Golfers that have strong verticals inherent in their strokes will extend outwardly past waist-high,
or even to shoulder-high, helping add more horizontal action into the stroke. And, to do so they will rotate in posture until the full
extension reaches its' horizontal attitude. Golfers that have Rear or Center Anchor, Under, and/or Mid-Track or High-Track
Biomechanics will have enough inherent vertical properties in their strokes that they often own the Rotate-In Postural Release
Feature.

Keep in mind these descriptions are offered as a general overview. For further explanations, ways of
testing your body mechanics, and to study applications you can study the Power of 3 Golf books,
attend a workshop, or wait for the Secrets of Owning Your Swing website.

As we Can see with Rotate-In Postural Release actions, the golfer
will rotate in posture until the full extension is completed at some
point past waist-high in the follow-through. To rotate in posture for
this long interval the golfer's front leg straightens and leans
rearward slightly, this allows the lead hip to continue to rotate
around so that the body can continue to rotate in posture. Once
the full extension is achieved the golfer once again release the
postural angles to a tall finish alignment.

Keep in mind these descriptions are offered as a general overview. For further explanations, ways of
testing your body mechanics, and to study applications you can study the Power of 3 Golf books,
attend a workshop, or wait for the Secrets of Owning Your Swing website.

Arc Management patterns have been around for a long time, all though teachers have used many different terms and descriptions to convey
the message. There are golfers, such as Tom Watson, who have relatively narrow arc as the stroke moves up in the backstroke and a
slightly wider one as the stroke transitions toward delivery. There are golfers like Jack Nicklaus that had a very wide arc in the backstroke
and a much more narrow one in the down stroke. And, there are golfer such as Peter Jabobsen who currently use a more inside and deep
arc in the backstroke, matched by and inside and deep arc in the down stroke. They are all valid and they have a lot to do with the golfer's
internal rhythm. The way the arc transitions allows us to load , store, and release the dynamics of the golf shaft with our own particular
rhythmic frequency at work. Thus, when fitting shafts to a golfer's stroke we look for shafts that fit their arc management patterns.

Narrow-Wide Arc Management Option:

In the sequence to the left we see a golfer performing a
backstroke that used an early set with a quite vertical takeaway.
This produced a narrow arc in the backstroke. In the down
stroke the arc has widened. This is evident in the fact that the
orange arc line appears wider and the blue line, marking the
distance from the sternum to the hands is wider in the down
stroke (far right picture) than it is in the backstroke (far left
picture).

Deep-Deep Arc Management Option:

Wide-Narrow Arc Management Option:

In the above sequence we see a golfer performing a backstroke that
moves very wide with little hinging in the takeaway. In the down stroke
the arc narrows as the hands move in closer to the body. We can see
all three arcs narrowing in the down stroke. The clubhead arc marked
by the black line, the hands arc marked by the orange line, and the
blue line marking how far away form the sternum the hands are
moving have all shortened in the down stroke.

Keep in mind these descriptions are offered as a general overview. For further explanations, ways of
testing your body mechanics, and to study applications you can study the Power of 3 Golf books,
attend a workshop, or wait for the Secrets of Owning Your Swing website.

In the sequence to the left we see a golfer performing a backstroke that
moves deep (inside the line or around the golfer) with a moderate hinging
of the wrists in the takeaway. This produced a deep arc in the backstroke.
In the down stroke the arc is very similar. It is approaching form the inside
and the blue line, marking the distance from the sternum to the hands is
nearly the same in the both down stroke (far right picture) than it is in the
backstroke (far left picture). If the pictures were both taken with the left
arm at exactly the same angle to the ground all three lines would have
approximately the same dimensions. We have added an additional black
line to show that the arcs of the clubhead paths are relatively the same.

Keep in mind these descriptions are offered as a general overview. For further explanations, ways of
testing your body mechanics, and to study applications you can study the Power of 3 Golf books, attend
a workshop, or wait for the Secrets of Owning Your Swing website.

Keep in mind these descriptions are offered as a general overview. For further explanations, ways of
testing your body mechanics, and to study applications you can study the Power of 3 Golf books,
attend a workshop, or wait for the Secrets of Owning Your Swing website.

Below we will show pictures and provide descriptions of the 4 biomechanical features related to Good Feel. In
doing so we will cover the three options related to each feature. Keep in mind we are overviewing these features.
In the future you will have the opportunity to learn more about how to test yourself, and how to apply the
knowledge found on these pages.