Developing Your Biomechanics
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

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The 12 Biomechanics of Power of 3 Golf:
(The following is from one of EA Tischler's books, copyrighted all rights reserved)

As mention, there are twelve biomechanical features related to the golf swing.  Below I will list them in Power of 3 Golf terms.  As already discussed, three of these features are swing anchor,
swing path, and swing path.  I have also mentioned a few of the other features up to this point.  Some of these terms will be recognizable to you while others will be foreign.  Even the
recognizable ones may be describe in ways you are unfamiliar with, so take the time to first recognize the terms, then you can study what they mean.  Since this book is a study of the basic
biomechanics needed to establish the foundation of a biomechanically sound swing, I will refrain from going into these concepts in detail.  A brief discussion will be enough to prepare you for
your next level of training, a level that will be explained in the next Power of 3 Golf book.  After listing the 12 biomechanical features I will relate them back to the fundamentals.  As mentioned
earlier in the book, 4 of the biomechanical features relate to achieving accuracy, 4 relate to developing power, and 4 relate to blending features with good feel.  Additionally, as with the swing
anchor, swing track, and swing path features, all of 12 biomechanical features have three options.  You can use the chart below to become more familiar with the terms before we discuss the
options for each feature and how they relate to the fundamentals.

Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics related to Accuracy:
Swing Path – there are 3 possible dominant forearm actions.
Swing Track – there are 3 possible elbow actions for elevating and levering during the backswing.
Lever Wrist Action – there are 3 possible ways for the wrists to load leverage while hinging.
Lever Delivery Action – there are 3 possible ways releasing the swings stored leverage.

Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics related to Power:
Swing Anchor – there are 3 possible ways of centering the pivot action in hips.
Torque System – there are 3 possible means of multiplying power with torque in the pivot action.
Clearing Action – there are 3 possible ways of restoring your postural alignments during the transition.
Axis of Symmetry – there are 3 possible axises of upper body (torso) rotation.

Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics related to Good Feel:
Swing Linkage – there are 3 possible ways of geometrically aligning arm swing & body biomechanics.
Swing Slotting - there are 3 possible ways of matching the arm swing delivery plane with the dominant body action.
Postural Release – there are 3 possible ways of releasing the body fully to match arm swing process.
Arc Management – there are 3 possible ways of rhythmically blending the arm swing action with body action.








Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics related to Accuracy:
Swing Path – On-Top, Side-On, & Under
Swing Track – Low, Mid, & High
Wrist Lever Action – Horizontal, Vertical, & Diagonal
Lever Delivery Action – Covering, Cornering, & Extending

Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics related to Power:
Swing Anchor – Front Hip, Center Of Gravity, & Rear Hip
Torque System – Lower Body, Full Body, & Upper Body
Clearing Action – Front Hip, Tailbone, & Rear Hip
Axis of Symmetry – Sternum Line, Center Line, Spine Line

Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics related to Good Feel:
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


Keep in mind that this page is designed as an overview of the Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics system.  We will go into these topics in detail in the Power
of 3 Golf books and on the Power of 3 Golf website.  This topic is detailed enough that we believe it warrants its' own website dedicated to the Secrets Of
Owning Your Swing.  Since this is an overview, we will leave any detailed explanations, tests for determining what options fit your body type, and
applications for executing the biomechanical features to the books, workshops, and Secrets Of Owning Your Swing website.














The Fundamental Activities are:

(1) Following through in a target oriented manner,
(2) Delivering the clubface square to the path of the swing,
(3) Finishing the Swing,         
(4) Achieving Proper Timing, &
(5) Swinging in Good Rhythm.  

As we review these fundamentals keep in mind that there are 12 features to a biomechanically 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.  
As we develop our own swings, and as we help others develop their swings, the goal becomes identifying which of the three options from each category fits the individual.  Once you identify each
of your options that relate to the 12 features, the secondary goal becomes finding applications that bring all the features into a cohesive swing action.  So it starts with the fundamentals, then
proceeds to the biomechanics followed by utilizing effective applications.  

On the following pages I have provided an outline that lists and explains the basic fundamentals along with how the 12 biomechanical features relate to the basic fundamentals.  Study this outline
to help create a more complete image of how Power of 3 Golf ‘s complete package works.  The more comprehensive your understanding of how your biomechanics and your fundamentals are
linked the better chance you have of truly owning your swing.  Keep in mind that the fundamentals are true for all golfers.  We all need to follow-thru, we all need to deliver the clubface squarely,
we all need to finish our swings, we all need to utilize timing, and we all need to swing with good rhythm.  These aspects are fundamental because they help us achieve our goals of delivering
accurate shots, with power, and good feel.  The manner in which each of us executes the fundamentals will differ.  It will differ because our bodies differ and our chosen methods of play differ.  
Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics explain ways in which we differ and how to utilize these differences for our unique needs.  So take this process to heart.  Study it and learn to put it into practice.  
Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics truly does provide you the secrets of owning your swing.









A.     Follow-Thru to your Target.

1) How will the shot reach the target if the follow-through fails to be target-oriented?  How will you achieve any goal if you fail to follow-through with the actions needed to get the job done?  2)
The most obvious follow-through to the target action follows thru down the line in such a way that the shaft of the club points toward the target.  However, the key to all sound follow-thru actions
is making sure it matches your biomechanics.  The biomechanics that influence your particular follow-through action is what I call your “swing path type.”  What do I mean by swing path type?  I
mean the way your dominant forearm is aligned as the swing delivers its’ energy thru the ball.  There are three basic ways the dominant arm can be aligned thru delivery: On-top, Side-on, and
Under.  As you perform these actions you may experience a target-oriented follow-through that travels inside the target-line in an on-plane action as compared to a down the action.  
3)  As we
study the follow-thru action in more depth we will learn that the way the elbows move in relations to the torso will also influence the type of follow-thru action that best fits your biomechanics.  The
motion of the elbows around the body is what I call tracking and tracking largely influences the backswing plane, which sets your swing up for delivering your swing on the proper downswing
plane for your biomechanics.  There are three swing track option for the elbows to move along: Low tracking, Mid tracking, and High tracking.

B.        Deliver the clubface Square-to-the-Arc of your swing.

1) Once again, as we study the principle of a square-to-the-arc clubface, what we are considering is how that clubface is delivered square to the arc of the swing.  The biomechanics that
influence your particular method of controlling the clubface fall into the category of levering with wrist hinge.  Here again there are three basic method of hinging: Horizontal, Vertical, and
Diagonal.  
2) There is a second biomechanical influence as to how squarely you will deliver the clubface.  This is simply the delivery action which unhinges the angles you created during the
hinge action described above.  This action can also be described as unfolding, or releasing. There are once again three basic types of delivery actions: Covering, Cornering, and Extending.










C.        Pivot-to-the-Finish.

1)  As we learn to develop a sound pivot, we will learn that there are three basic pivot points for your hips to rotate around.  The defining feature of these pivot actions is what I have termed
“Anchoring.” These three pivot actions are classified as: Front Anchor, Center Anchor, and Rear Anchor pivot actions.  
2)  As we study the pivot action further we will learn that each pivot action
develops torque for additional power.  There are three basic means of developing torque: Lower Body, Full Body, and Upper Body.  
3) In order to deliver this power package each golfer uses
one of three clearing patterns: Front Clearing, Center Clearing, and Rear Clearing. Front clearing is lead hip clearing, center clearing is tailbone clearing, and rear clearing is trailing hip replaces
the lead hip clearing.  
4)Lastly, for the power to be transferred most efficiently each golfer’s torso must rotate around the most suitable Axis of Symmetry.  There are three axes of symmetry
options available: Front Axis is the sternum line, Center Axis is the center line, and Rear Axis is the spine line.










D.        Timing [Hands & Body move Together]

1)  Biomechanically blending the actions of the arms and body together involves as process termed linkage. Linkage is a process of all aspects of the body from foot to head working together at
the same time to unify their individual efforts.  Once again there are three biomechanical options for linkage: Front Linkage, Center Linkage, and Rear Linkage.
2) The second Biomechanical
influence for timing the arms and the body motions together is what I call Postural Release.  There are three Postural Release patterns: Stand-up, Post-up, and In-posture.  In general, we
classify the rotary action of golfers as rotating in posture.  Though all rotary players rotate in posture, they also release their postural angles into a more vertical finish attitude.  Stand-up in
posture golfers begin standing up right after the transition.  As they stand up they begin to deliver the swings energy.  Post-up golfers deliver the swing’s energy as the lead leg posts and the
upper torso rotates in posture.  In-Posture golfers deliver the swing while continuing to rotate in posture.  They do so through the full extension and then release their posture to the finish.

E.        Rhythm [swing Feels Long & Smooth]

1)  There are two biomechanical factors that influence the rhythm of your swing.  The first of these influences is termed Arc Management.  There are three patterns of Arc Management:  Narrow-
to-Wide, Deep-to-Deep, Wide-to-Narrow.  When you find the arc management that fits your particular biomechanical needs your swing will have the feeling of Gellin’.  Narrow-to-Wide means the
stroke moves in a more narrow arc during the takeaway, then it transitions wide into delivery.  Deep-to-Deep means the takeaway travels is semi-wide and moves more behind in the depth
direction and then transitions semi-wide and with depth into delivery.  Wide-to-Narrow means the backswing stretches wide in the takeaway and returns more narrow in delivery.  
2)  The second
of the biomechanical factors that influence your rhythm is termed Slotting.  There are three patterns for slotting: Down-Slotting, Cross-Slotting, and Plane-Slotting.  Slotting influences your
rhythm because it helps geometrically align your arm swing action and your body action so that the swing is delivered on the downswing plane that matches your biomechanics.  This allows the
rhythm of the arms swing motion to match the rhythm of the body motion.  Down-slotting is the action that matches the downswing path to the Center of Gravity delivery plane.  Cross-Slotting is
the action that matches the downswing path to the Torso delivery plane (described also as Torso Plane).  Plane-slotting is the action that matches the downswing path to the Shoulder delivery
plane (also described as shoulder plane).


As you continue the journey of owning your swing you will address two or three biomechanics at a time.  Then you will make a plan to work on one at a time until you can blend
them together into a functional action.  Make it your first goal to understand the terms and how they relate to Power of 3 Golf ‘s biomechanics.  Your second goal will be to test each
biomechanical feature to find out which of the three options fit your specific biomechanics.  Once you have discovered the options that fit your specific needs you will turn your
focus over to training.  Your training will involve home training, range training, and the “train, rehearse, and go” process. As you go forward with the “train, rehearse, and go”
process I want you to remember that your training swings are the only chance you have of guaranteeing a perfect swing sequence.  During your rehearsal swing, as well as your go
swing, you need to trust your training and athleticism to carry the moment.  As you continue to incorporate additional biomechanical features into your swing you will integrate them
into your training swing.  Eventually your training swing will include all 12 biomechanical features, and all 12 of the features will be integrated in such a way that you can truly own
your swing.  Keep this in mind as your journey continues.  Once again your training swing is the only opportunity you have to guarantee a perfect sequence.  So, take the time to
understand your complete biomechanical package.  Incorporate all the features of your biomechanics into a training swing and then train often.  Heighten your awareness of your
swing pattern with eyes closed, awe-ing, and slow motion applications, then use the “train, rehearse, and go” process to take your swing onto the golf course.  By engaging in this
process for a long enough period of time you will enjoy the experience of owning your swing.  
As mentioned above, each biomechanical feature has three options.  
Below I have listed the terms we use for each of the three options:

The Fundamentals relating to Accuracy:

The Fundamentals relating to Power:

The Fundamentals relating to Good Feel:
        
       
As mentioned during the Stage One Fundamentals, there are 5 fundamental discussed in the New Horizons Golf Approach.  
They are fundamentals   because they are necessary to producing accurate and powerful shots with good feel.  If you have skipped
the Stage One web pages, you can go back and read the Golfer's Story.  The story explains that all golfers are in search of
accuracy, power, and good feel.
The New Horizons Golf Approach Stage Three training involves the study of the
biomechanics of golf actions and comes under the heading of Power of 3 Golf
Biomechanics.   The slogan for Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics is
"Secrets Of
Owning Your Swing."  
This slogan was chosen because EA Tischler believes that
each and every golfer can truly own his or her golf swing if he or she is committed
enough to the process.  And, the path to owning your swing involves a true
understanding of how your body is built and which biomechanical feature match
your body's machinery.   Thus, to truly own your swing you will need to know your
unique biomechanical pattern.  This website will overview the general
biomechanical features and concepts.  EA Tischler is currently creating a separate
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