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Post by utahgolfer on May 3, 2020 19:24:03 GMT -5
It appears that left pelvis rotation position is about the same at p5.5, regardless of swing length.
For example, Jon Rahm and Tony Finau waste no time in turning the left pelvis away from the target since they reach p5.5 so soon.
Rory McIroy and Cameron Champ take a longer backswing, yet assume about the same left pelvis rotation position at about the same p5.5 point in the downswing.
Jamie Sadlowski and Kyle Burkshire with very long backswings, assume about the same left hip rotation position also starting at about p5.5.
Apparently, as the swing moves to p5.5, it is important that the left pelvis is open to the target a certain amount, regardless of backswing length.
UG
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Post by imperfectgolfer on May 3, 2020 21:23:22 GMT -5
UG,
It does not surprise me that the pelvis is slightly open at P5.5 irrespective of backswing length - it allows a golfer to more easily obtain right lateral bend and a more ferris-wheel shoulder alignment between P5.5 => impact.
Jeff.
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Post by utahgolfer on May 3, 2020 21:28:45 GMT -5
Let me add that this topic is especially important for those with shorter swings. Many instructors talk about how the hips slide and turn at the same time. However, the slide portion can potentially delay the absolute amount of left pelvis rotation. Both JR and TF have no pelvic slide because there is no time for it. They do not look like Hogan, who performed a slide-turn, with his initial bowing of the left leg.
The same is true for the squat move. JR and TF show little evidence of a squat move. On the other hand, Rory has a distinct squat move which he has time to perform since he takes a longer backswing and has more time before he reaches p5.5. The same is true of Sadlowski.
I believe those with short swings are forced to focus on the top priority. As examples, JR and TF, illustrate that getting hips open immediately is more important than a hip slide-turn or a squat move.
UG
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