Whatever you do, do not try consciously to achieve this effect.  If you make a conscious effort to do so you will break up the rhythm.  Other things being as they should be it will happen.

  I mention this wrist effect simply to give you a mental picture of the swing shape we are creating and to emphasize once again that the action of the wrists is supplementary to other movements.  It is the product of those other movements which, when carried out properly, ensure that the wrists will be fully cocked just where they should be as the downswing gets under way.

  Hence the value of strong, well-trained hands and the development of upper-arm-leverage.

  The lower part of the body, from the left foot up to the hips, is now undergoing a full lateral movement controlled by the left foot.  While there should be no lateral movement in the backswing you can use all you can get into the downswing. I ndeed it is of paramount importance to get this lateral shift.  But see that it is made only from the hips downwards.  The head must not join in this shift or more harm than good will be done.

The hands are entering the hitting area. Left arm still in control with right elbow and forearm (still passive) well "inside" the left. This is the "eight o'clock" position explained in the chapter on Making A Delivery. The position of the club head here is nearer nine o'clock but eight o'clock will do for a start. The more delayed club head will develop with practice and a clear idea of the mental picture.

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