I discovered what Ben Hogan already knew

3-18-09
I've been keeping golf diary up to date, but not this blog - so I occasionally have some issues with the chronology of events.

As no one seems to be following this blog, it can not be considered a serious issue.

Anyway, one of the things I've been working on is starting my downswing with my legs, hips, and midsection.

Actually, I like to think of the swing starting at the soles of my feet and travelling up through my body so that by the time the impulse of force gets to my hands I've achieved a sort of "crack the whip" effect.

That's the idea anyway, but my natural impulse is to start the downswing by swinging my arms.

So what I've been working on for the last couple of weeks is to really concentrate on starting my swing by twisting (uncoiling) my knees, thighs, and midsection so that I can come in behind the ball with my hands.

While doing some "research" on the Internet I came across this short instruction video by Ben Hogan that illustrates exactly what I've been trying to do. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL_6M_xZvq0


I found it helpful and informative.