Elbow drop is a popular move in professional wrestling. Bet you see the guy next to you with a glove tucked under his arm at the range today! [quote name='HoganAfficianado' date='20 January 2010 - 01:22 AM' timestamp='1263972128' post='2192673'] His right elbow almost follows his right hip into impact. And the real problem with most golfers (and instructors) taking Hogans advice at whole cloth is that most players who attempt to initiate the forward swing with the lower body have arms so disconnected from their lower bodies that it causes them to come over the top and hit the ball form the outside, exactly the opposite of what Hogan claims it will do. [attachment=525648:BenHoganShaftplane1.jpg][attachment=525649:BenHoganShaftplane2.jpg] Hulk Hogan is arguably the most recognizable name in professional wrestling history. Hogan's slam to Andre the Giant at WrestleMania 3 was one of the iconic slams in WWE history. [i]I am not sure that Hogan did not lead with the hipsjust that his right hip did not get in the way whilst the left moved. The Spaniard is at home with a test of ball control and, as suggested by his wins in Morocco (9-under), Qatar (play-off in -13), and just six weeks ago in Kenya when recording a comfortable two-shot win, he can compete with the best in every type of condition whether a birdie-fest or a war of attrition. I am however able to do that, repeat and teach the same the real secret to the golf swing. But it feels This move helped him break the momentum of his opponent in a match. Davis, University of the Pacific, C.S.U. That is, if last week was no flash in the pan and if he, like Macintyre, hasnt been thinking too much about Marco Simone next week. You are correct when you say you are sure my swing looks like a poem wrapped in a rainbow 99.9 mph too .! Holiday, Ryan. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4DCZuAj5Mg He hit a slice to negate the hook. A new movement first starts in the brain, so we should focus more on creating a strong memory of that movement. Driver: Ping G425 LST (9 degrees @7.5) Shaft: Steve Stricker WITB accurate as of the Zurich Classic. The only secret is that he had to hit thousands of balls just to maintain his swing. Soon after our initial conversation, we agreed to study the mental health of college coaches. Thats not what Bantam Ben said! I believe Hogans secret was that he worked out the Trackman secret that no one knewthat the face controls the start direction and the path to face creates the curve. There looks to be little in the comparison to last weeks Japanese track, although two-time Incheon winner Sangmoon Bae and 2015 Ishioka champion KH Lee have both won the Byron Nelson championship on the PGA Tour, suggesting the class again should rise to the top this week. The receiving wrestler would run towards Hogan at a great pace while Hogan would pick up his opponent in the air. Hogan will go from a severely cupped left wrist late in the downswing to a severely bowed left wrist at impact in just a matter of milliseconds. Hogan, whether it was intentional or not, wasnt the first professional to articulate something about his golf swing that was a bit misleading. One of my fav views taken from above and parallel to the plane angle The Rock and The Undertaker are his favorite wrestlers. Odysse TriForce3 adjustable length When I stated in golf 50 years ago I struggled until XXIO X Series 5 Wood! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXkSMuW6JI0"]Pronation left Arm Downswing[/url] Performance & security by Cloudflare. Today. Now I know the technocrats out there will decry this as an over-simplification of what Hogan and others have done, and I get that, but I do so for a few reasons. I had read about great players, including multiple major winners using journaling as a tool to bring out the best in their game. The move is also used as a finisher, especially when it is performed from the top rope on an opponent's chest, like 'Macho Man' Randy Savage famously did. Since many are elite former athletes, they feel that the stress and demands of their job are normal. This was his first telling of the. The real magic of his elbow is in transition, that's what sets it apart from everyone else and really where we need to look to understand the 'whole'. A flat wrist is anatomically neutral while a cupped wrist is in palmar extension. What do you think of Mcilroy's action? First and foremost, few understand the scope and intensity of the job. [/i]I think this is an important observation, if Hogan were to just spin his hips from the "top" of his swing or before he got to his left side, his right hip would have gotten in the way. In golf, you are almost certainly going to be faced with obstacles. Something he would ultimately take with him to his grave. If it's in transition then we have to go back to what he does at set up and in the takeaway for that position to be beneficial. Good luck, its worth the effort. Taking the time to write down the good shots reverses that natural thought process and can change your brain over time to what you have done well. As a matter of fact, it was the finisher of Hulk Hogan when he was wrestling in Japan. No the secret is the belt that holds up his pants!!! Sam Snead thought Hogan's secret was how he kept his right elbow close to his body and in front of the right hip. You see, whether it was in that Life article, various interviews, his book Power Golf, or the Immortal Five Lessons, Hogan actually left us some very detailed clues as to what he felt was most important when it came to swinging a golf club. Hogan's right elbow move controls helped him to achieve so many amazing things in his downswing. By Considering Hogan's limited moveset, it was an impressive finishing move at one point in his career. IMOP.You can see in the first part of the downswing that Hogan's left arm is resting nearly flush on his upper chest w/ a considerable amount of right elbow flexion than the pivot moves(lateral&rotation blend) the right shoulder at the same speed as the arms for a bit.then the arms start to gain speed on the pivotbut only to the point where the left arm is 45deg across the chest and the right elbow is flexed at 90 deg(p5ish) like they are stretching out(extensor action) w/ the right shoulder still higher than the left when the left arm is parallel to the ground.. this is the point that separates him from most everyone else most folks would fire their right tricep and straighten their right arm into impact w/ the pivot breaking like a launch pad. Mr. Hogan keeps turning his pivot & right shoulder w/ his head stationary we know his right elbow is beginning to straighten(deceiving from this angle but clearly seen in every other view) but because his right shoulder is in motion it stays bent well past impact providing a consistent closing rate. got to keep that head still tho to get the 2nd axis tilt and provide enough down to balance the out of the pivots rotation. Your email address will not be published. Chris: You have found a big secret that hasn't been told by many Pros I know. Combination? Examples include, I will be a good playing partner despite what happens on the golf course today or I am going to do a great job of learning from my bad shots today. Both were aspiring young professionals with gentle souls, a deep passion for the game, and simply wonderful human beings. : Buy the latest greatest new equipment. Credits to you Leg drop is one of the popular maneuvers of professional wrestling, owing to none other than Hulk Hogan, who has made it iconic as his finisher. [attachment=513923:PitchElbowDSL.jpg] [attachment=513924:PitchElbow.jpg] One of my fav views taken from above and parallel to the plane angle [attachment=513923:PitchElbowDSL.jpg] [attachment=513924:PitchElbow.jpg] At age 78 I think I got it. Now before I begin in earnest, I should concede that Im treading dangerous waters here. It quickly had a profound effect on my mental health. Im now breaking 40 constantly and with less effort. Thats the secret!!!!!! the downswing! Hogan's swing is more compact than the swing Penick taught, so Penick's move is more leisurely. No, secret. He was also a decent heavyweight wrestler in his prime with a solid moveset. The main selection has plenty of form in Asia, with a pair of top five finishes in China, as well as a seventh place in Malaysia. I took lessons, lots of lessons, and read every other theory (and tried them out) always coming back to Hogan. Recently, the worlds of collegiate coaches were transformed by not only the COVID-19 pandemic but the emerging role of the transfer portal and Name Image Likeness (NIL) rules. He was certainly the main reason for the business's boom in the 1980s, making him the megastar and main-eventer of every big pay-per-view. Lots of funky stuff will work fine. Started Saturday at 05:21 PM, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here. Hogan would put his opponent in the middle of the ring, and he would run towards his opponent to 'drop the big leg'! While I was never going to back him at the price, last weeks ISPS Handa champion Lucas Herbert came to the course with the right form-lines Dubai and Crans that mirrored one of Ishiokas previous course runner-ups in Ashun Wu. Morris, Karl. Even if there was a little lateral slide it was a result of dynamic motion and not intentional. This is what Hogan felt that he did, and if you look at slow-motion video of his swing you can certainly see that he does start moving his hips first, almost before he completes his backswing on some clubs. With these friends in mind, I reached out to my friend Dr. Laura Upenieks of Baylor University. The Germans best form reads very well in the context of this event, with his best effort (according to world rankings) being a win at the Di-Data in Fancourt, a 7400-yard (roughly) course that saw him beat big-hitters Dean Burmester, Daniel Hillier and JC Ritchie amongst others. [quote name='lake' date='19 January 2010 - 03:36 PM' timestamp='1263933413' post='2191457'] Watch Hogan's motion closely; his right elbow moves well forward in his transition, which "lays the club down," that is, drops it into a hit position. At this point in the swing, the left wrist is actually tilted slightly upward which Hogan deemed "hook-proof." Apparently, he used this complicated move for nearly 100% of his shots unless a hook was the desired shot for the hole. Cally MB Prototypes ..R..V / DG X100 5-9 (28,32,36,40,44) The study demonstrates that coaches have significant stress caused by both their administration and their student-athletes which leads them to consider other jobs, or getting out of coaching altogether. It was such a move that Hogan used it till the later part of his career. As the right elbow drops downit is easy to get the clubface closingunless you cup the left wrist or have a weak grip. That third win on the Challenge Tour came six years after his two wins at the Swiss Challenge (similar yardage, altitude accepted) and, more significantly, at the Hainan Open in China, again beating a long driver in Pep Angles at a course that bombers Grant Forrest and Tapio Pulkkanen have both finished as runners-up. Stanislaus, C.S.U. After your golf round, this time of reflection will serve as how well you held your commitment on the round. Beginning in the 70s I was a part of the whole Reverse C revolution, where everyone was trying desperately to figure out the puzzle of the right elbow and right hip. I guess we pay homage to those who give their guts and all to succeed in their endeavours. The strange thing is I pronte my left arm and supinating my right arm in the But incorporating them is not simple. I hope our study fuels that conversation. This means that often they operate at a dizzying pace, far outside of what might be considered normal for years on end. Yet, you may still have back and shoulder . Aug 29, 2021 - Learn how you can use Ben Hogan's secret move to accomplish the simplest, powerful and repeatable golf swinging motion in the game today. Any comments - just odd thoughts I have had for a while. HERESY!!!! wrong attachments in post before golf believes but they are giving me answers. MEMBER REVIEWS: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! Sure I like Abe Mitchell and the concepts of Martinez - quite different to the today Site, Hogan's Secret Elbow Move Augusta Golf Instruction 10.5K subscribers 600 245K views 6 years ago www.augustagolf.pro How did Ben Hogan swing down exactly on the shaft plane? Study Mhands and arms REACT, not initiateIMO, [quote name='Siteseer2' date='19 January 2010 - 09:50 PM' timestamp='1263959437' post='2192390'] When Miller took leave of the nitty-gritty instruction to spin personal tales and a few new ones about Hogan, I smiled. See the photo sequence above. I mitigate these problems by focusing entirely on the students needs and goals while teaching a golf swing method that ultimately takes stress off of the common pain areas of the swing.Tom Saguto's personal website: www.sagutogolf.comCHECK OUT MY INSTRUCTIONAL BLOG FOR MORE CONTENT ====== www.flognblog.wordpress.com ======= That helps You to keep Your arms and hands on the right side of Your body and that is main point to keep Your right elbow bended at impact. The secret is always in the hands. I made a video to demonstrate it: What was really surprising was my right arm position looked like Hogans Eureka. Why I return to the shaftplane? College coaches were of particular interest for a host of reasons. The best way to do this is simply write down in your notebook what you are working on. In Ben Hogans Secret Fundamental, Miller lifts the veil. It's a puzzleI love puzzles [/quote] HA, Let's be honest, most wrestlers use multiple punches in their moveset. First and foremost, acquiring the necessary flexibility to complete a backswing by turning isnt a bad place to start regardless of your age. Good for this guy, I thought. The thing that Hogan didn't articulate in the video, though, a thing he might possibly have not even been consciously aware of, was the reason he could initiate the forward swing with his lower body as much as he did was how low and connected his right elbow was to his right hip, and how it remained underneath the left arm not just to, but through impact. Your IP: And now, the hard question: Is what Miller tells us actually Hogans secret? At least to me it does. Smith is tougher to knock, with what should be a relevant history at likely comparative tracks at Himmerland, Green Eagle and Ras, all long enough for a connection with the test this week. Hogan and even Homer are sacred names in the world of golf swing understanding and to desecrate their names will get you a forum fatwah !!! I don't know the official name :), Combine both towards the end Armed with that knowledge he built himself a cut swing that he knew he could trust. After bouncing on the rope when the opponent would be running towards Hogan at full pace, the latter would stretch his right arm to connect a devastating clothesline, also known as Axe Bomber.