KEY #3-4: COIL-RELEASE"

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All too often, "delay" or not turning the "RIB-CAGE" puts an unnecessary strain on the golfers' body! ...Actually, Rib-Cage Coil is an essential part of the Backswing  but often overlooked and generally not discussed in Golf Instruction. 

This is very unfortunate because the Rib-Cage --Via Our Hip Joints-- is the variable that provides the major Rotary Leverage leading to a full and complete Back & Forward Swing! -- In fact, no matter your degree of flexibility or raw muscle "no one" can reach power potential without use of this critical variable! 

In short, our Rib-Cage MUST TURN in order to achieve full natural power and 

never again suffer Shoulder, Upper Back or Tiger-Like "Neck & Low Back Strain".

**Next visit to the Range do your swing a favor and activate the rotary process of 

your Rib-Cage "voluntarily!" -- You'll be surprised and delighted to discover how easily your natural swing can achieve a true "Full Turn" for Maximum Power Potential!  

-- In fact: Working In Conjunction With the "LEGS" NO VARIABLE IN GOLF CAN DELIVER AS MUCH POSITIVE PUNCH! 

This may well explain how the "Skinny High School Kid" can hit the ball so far! 

(Perhaps, another "Bantam Ben" in the making!)

SPECIAL FACTS: 

--Anatomically, the Thoracic Spine Carries Minimal Rotary Capacity. As such, it's the complementary turning of the Shoulder Girdles, Rib-Cage & Hips that gets the job done in achieving a Full Back & Forward Swing!  

Believe it or not, the Rib-Cage "Turning" is one of the biggest secrets In the game and provides reason why we all must rely on a Turning Rib-Cage for "Maximum Potential" and true Natural Power! - In short, "all of us" have the anatomical "Right Stuff" and with Healthy Golf showing the way, all can derive more power & enjoy the game more than ever! 

As the Home Run Great "RALPH KINER" said to me many years ago: 

"Where Were You 30 Years Ago!" 

**Be certain to enjoy our Healthy Golf DVD #1 -- "Understanding Swing Rotation!" -- and carefully check the Turning Takeaway of the Rib-Cage in all Major Champions. 

This variable has been around forever but sometimes it's hard to appreciate causative action when we are inside the bubble. -- For example, think how long the "Earth" was perceived to be "flat" when it was round and turning @ 1,000 MPH all the time! 

--"So much to learn; so little time." ...DrDom

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The "3rd" is natural to the Backswing and relatively simple to observe: The Lead Shoulder & Upper Arm "ROLL IN TOWARD THE BODY" As The Takeaway Proceeds Past The Back Hip. 

The  "4th Rotation" (HOGAN's BACK FOREARM "TWIST") -- is not at all obvious -- but initiates a "Catalytic Combination" of UPPER BODY SQUARING VARIABLES --"Relative to the Back Shoulder"-- that serve the function of producing "STRAIGHT SHOTS -&- SLICE FREE GOLF!" 

** THIS "45 SEMI-PRONATION  or "REVERSE ROLL" Of The BACK FOREARM traces to Mr. Hogan's Grip & "Inside Muscles" -- Is A Critical Part Of The  SWING "SECRET" or HIDDEN MECHANICS In GOLF!  

Clearly, tracing these critical "Hidden Mechanics" took serious time, but teachers and players will much enjoy confirming this key catalyst in the swing.

In fact, the later discovery of the "INVERTED TAKEAWAY ("IT") 

BRINGS US TO A NEW LEVEL OF SWING INSIGHT & PERFORMANCE!

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NOTE ADJACENT PHOTO / Especially "45 Convergence" @ TOS!                                 

Also See FIVE LESSONS -- Page 97-- 99.         

Research indicates that when a swing includes the                          

REVERSE WRIST-FOREARM SQUARING ROTATION               

performance works like a charm and slicing disappears!

**SIMPLY PUT: 

1. The back and forward swing planes repeat successfully;

2. The hands need "NOT" turn over at impact; and

3. BALLS  FLY CONSISTENTLY  STRAIGHT, "Time & Time Again!"

-- CONVERSELY --

If the Wrist-Forearm Reverse does "not" present or late in occurring, results shape like a mixed bag of unforced errors involving issues too difficult to overcome at impact! 

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Of course, Mr. Hogan well knew technical "squaring mechanics" and included the "3rd & 4th" ROTATIONS as natural extensions of his 

"GRIP -&- INSIDE MUSCLES" @ SWING ADDRESS!           

                                         --- KINDLY  OBSERVE ---           

With HOGAN's "TWIST" HELPING  THE BACKSWING                  

Golfers Can Easily Turn & Deliver The Club                 

SQUARE THROUGH IMPACT To A Natural                               

"SKY HIGH LIBERTY FINISH"                                     

TIME & TIME AGAIN!

=================================================                                                                     "BY THE WAY" -- RESEARCH CONFIRMS:                               

It is also Hogan's "TWIST" that brings the club to                                                            "PARALLEL"  at the Top Of Swing!                          

(Note Club Position In Photo!)                                               

IN CONCLUSION -- Both the Adjacent Photo & Plate Below             

provide clear vision of TRUE MASTER KEYS IN GOLF!                

In retrospect, Mr. Hogan was correct in his 

Letter Dated May 12, 1991: 

"I am sure it will be quite successful."

May I say:

Healthy Golf Research Is Successful Only Because 

IT'S ALWAYS BEEN GUIDED BY "HOGAN "EYES" THAT ALREADY HAD THE SCIENCE TO SEE!

Clearly, all findings reported on this website are dedicated to the memory of Mr. Hogan:                      

A "Player/Scientist" of the first rank and                                                                             CHAMPION WHO PIONEERED SWING SCIENCE AT ITS ANATOMICAL CORE ROOT!                 

(See Five Lessons, Pages 109 -- 110)

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KEY #6

Research indicates most players "do not" adjust "Foot Stance" to Club Length; and generally instructors tend to emphasize the "PARALLEL POSITION" for all shots. -- This is a mistake! 

"9" Time Major Champion Ben Hogan advises quite differently and takes the time to document exactly "How You Should Adjust!" 

Study Page 125 of the Five Lessons and you will quickly discover that Mr. Hogan knows exactly what he is doing!. 

** Expect shots to improve IMMEDIATELY in both Long & Short Game, with Lower Handicaps Soon To Come! 

Notice, for all basic shots "Ball Position Remains The Same" Inside the Lead Heel.

1. For Specialty Shots -- up, down and side hill -- adjust the ball "FORWARD or BACK" perhaps by 2 inches.  

2. To hit shots a bit Higher or Lower than Normal, move the ball a bit Forward or Back.

MOST IMPORTANT -- SEE DVD #2 For SHORT GAME PROFICIENCY!

 It provides the "Bi-Axis" Conceptual Framework to play shots "Fully Forward" & "Fully Back."  

In short: For Special Shots be a bit flexible regarding ball position 

"BUT" Always Be "Balance Square" To Your Target & Swing "Through The Ball!"

PLAYERS PLEASE NOTE

1. The Back Foot Aligns "45" To Proper Ball Position For All Clubs;

2. The Front & Back Heels Are Aligned @ 20 Degrees To The Target; & 

3. For "Dynamic Balance" Of The Front Foot, Also Align "45 OPEN!"