Teaching from the 7th Edition

[Mike O]

First there is nothing wrong with an AI developing 'My Way', in fact that what to some extent is all about. It does still require an AI to recognize that you can fix a swing as well as re-engineer it.

Regarding 12-5-3, what is meant by 'Full Power'? Is this in reference to how much effort a golfer applies, (poor wording), use only 80% vs 100% or is it as you seem to elude too, max out the golf stroke with 4 barrel stroke vs a double barrel stroke to triple barrel stroke?

Homer was of the opinion and states so that a very acceptable game can obtained with a two barrel stroke.

We each have our own pet likes and disalikes.

Dave,
Martee makes a good point- Full Power- is it written in the context of pressure point pressure?- or is it written in the context of maximum accumulators? - or a maximum combination of both? - Your view/feedback? In relation to your post?

Martee,
Good comments- Put in a little different way or clarifying your comments/perspective:
1) TGM is essentially the Star System Triad- the Three Imperatives applying the Three functions through the Three Stations - if you're having that as your essential guide to teaching students to lower their scores then you're teaching TGM.
2) If you're arguing, promoting other specific issues of the golf swing i.e. your golf swing essentials - then you've become too narrow and haven't grasped the nature of TGM- that it allows for all kinds of variations.
3) Or another way that you like to say it - is to drop the Star System Triad as the starting point and only look at things below it or something specific. That's the perspective that makes your point clear- that if you're teaching TGM then you're teaching someone the book, otherwise in regards to teaching TGM to students in regards to working on improving their swing- there is no TGM way- it's wide open - that is under the Star System Triad.

[EdZ]

Dave,
Martee makes a good point- Full Power- is it written in the context of pressure point pressure?- or is it written in the context of maximum accumulators? - or a maximum combination of both? - Your view/feedback? In relation to your post?

Martee,
Good comments- Put in a little different way or clarifying your comments/perspective:
1) TGM is essentially the Star System Triad- the Three Imperatives applying the Three functions through the Three Stations - if you're having that as your essential guide to teaching students to lower their scores then you're teaching TGM.
2) If you're arguing, promoting other specific issues of the golf swing i.e. your golf swing essentials - then you've become too narrow and haven't grasped the nature of TGM- that it allows for all kinds of variations.
3) Or another way that you like to say it - is to drop the Star System Triad as the starting point and only look at things below it or something specific. That's the perspective that makes your point clear- that if you're teaching TGM then you're teaching someone the book, otherwise in regards to teaching TGM to students in regards to working on improving their swing- there is no TGM way- it's wide open - that is under the Star System Triad.

Except on the basis of mechanical advantage, efficient force.
By the definitions in physics and geometry, there is a 'most efficient' application of force.

The student, any given student, is seeking their most efficent motion, and the concepts behind that motion are always based on 'laws'. We create all kinds of machines based on these laws, and golfing machines should be based on those laws. The catalog of TGM does present a wide array of options for compliance with those laws.

Perhaps no pattern may really be considered 'the' best, but many patterns may be considered 'equally efficient'.

All of that said.. to DG's reason for starting this thread -

DG - What, in your view, makes the new changes a more efficient application of force? Is that difference most clearly a change in geometry, physics, or anatomy of the pattern?

[Mike O]

Well said EdZ!

[Delaware Golf]

Dave,
Martee makes a good point- Full Power- is it written in the context of pressure point pressure?- or is it written in the context of maximum accumulators? - or a maximum combination of both? - Your view/feedback? In relation to your post?

Martee,
Good comments- Put in a little different way or clarifying your comments/perspective:
1) TGM is essentially the Star System Triad- the Three Imperatives applying the Three functions through the Three Stations - if you're having that as your essential guide to teaching students to lower their scores then you're teaching TGM.
2) If you're arguing, promoting other specific issues of the golf swing i.e. your golf swing essentials - then you've become too narrow and haven't grasped the nature of TGM- that it allows for all kinds of variations.
3) Or another way that you like to say it - is to drop the Star System Triad as the starting point and only look at things below it or something specific. That's the perspective that makes your point clear- that if you're teaching TGM then you're teaching someone the book, otherwise in regards to teaching TGM to students in regards to working on improving their swing- there is no TGM way- it's wide open - that is under the Star System Triad.

Mike/Martee,

Appreciate your comments...

My perspective has to come from Tomasello...I believe some think Tomasello strayed from the true teachings of TGM...with the 7th edition information, I believe Tommy was really teaching from the book the way it's presented in the 7th edition. Tommy was in contact with Homer up until the end, in fact, I believe Tommy was the one who arranged Homer's speaking engagment in front of the PGA the day he passed away. I guess some of you know that Homer passed away in Tomasello's arms.

I believe Tom taught 12-2-0 the way that it's written as a vehicle to understand the pivot in a swinging action. Tommy definitely followed building the swing in stages per 12-5-0...on cassette tape from my 1993 lessons with Tomasello on the driving range at Deer Track...Tommy had me start the downswing by triggering the downswing with the right forearm then generating the release with pivot thrust by way of the left hip (a pulling action of the left hip, review the Tomasello chapter series for left hip references). With the 7th edition comments in 12-5-3...for me, it makes sense what Tomasello was doing...he was making me aware of the left hip prior to adding Full Power with the uncocking action of the right elbow through the throwing action of the right forearm. Why? Tommy didn't want the student to apply so much attention to the uncocking of the right forearm that they would lose track of their pivot condition by stopping their left hip from sliding at the beginning of the downstroke or quit their left hip action in the rotational phase of release. Once you had the feel for the pivot, to add Full Power, Tomasello added the uncocking action of the right elbow through the right forearm, the pivot now just responded to the uncocking of the right elbow through the magic of the right forearm.

I recommend watching the chapter 5 video in the Tomasello chapter series before responding to this post. It probably wouldn't hurt to read 10-3-K, 10-D-3, 12-5-3 and 7-3 too.

On the lesson tee with Tomasello, I asked Tommy where in the book does it say, start the downswing with the right forearm (trust me, at the time I was as curious about this as many of you are), Tomasello's response, 7-3. Second comment from Tommy, The MAGIC OF THE RIGHT FOREARM.

DG

[Mike O]

Mike/Martee,

Appreciate your comments...

My perspective has to come from Tomasello...I believe some think Tomasello strayed from the true teachings of TGM (Dave, Don't worry about what others think- you know what you know- that Tommy was a great teacher and helped you and others play the game well- you don't need to defend him- once you get past that you'll be much better)...

with the 7th edition information, I believe Tommy was really teaching from the book the way it's presented in the 7th edition. (I don't think TGM really changed much at all from 6th edition to 7th edition- the essence of the thing is exactly the same)

Tommy was in contact with Homer up until the end, in fact, I believe Tommy was the one who arranged Homer's speaking engagment in front of the PGA the day he passed away. I guess some of you know that Homer passed away in Tomasello's arms. (Agree)

Tom taught 12-2-0 the way that it's written as a vehicle to understand the pivot in a swinging action. (12-2-0 is just a basic pattern, an example if you will- to say that it's written "as a vehicle to understand the pivot is a huge jump- without some clarification of the context that you're talking)

Tommy definitely followed building the swing in stages per 12-5-0...on cassette tape from my 1993 lessons with Tomasello on the driving range at Deer Track...Tommy had me start the downswing by triggering the downswing with the right forearm then generating the release with pivot thrust by way of the left hip (a pulling action of the left hip, review the Tomasello chapter series for left hip references). With the 7th edition comments in 12-5-3...for me, it makes sense what Tomasello was doing...he was making me aware of the left hip prior to adding Full Power with the uncocking action of the right elbow through the throwing action of the right forearm. Why? Tommy didn't want the student to apply so much attention to the uncocking of the right forearm that they would lose track of their pivot condition by stopping their left hip from sliding at the beginning of the downstroke or quit their left hip action in the rotational phase of release. Once you had the feel for the pivot, to add Full Power, Tomasello added the uncocking action of the right elbow through the right forearm, the pivot now just responded to the uncocking of the right elbow through the magic of the right forearm. (Dave, nothing wrong with the description of your lesson or what you were working on- but in regards to 12-5-3- I would think "Full Power" just means the amount of thrust/pressure point pressure used during the procedure. Part of my reasoning for that is your reference to 10-3-D and Homer's use of 10-11-0 right after "Full Power" as opposed to a reference to 6-B - Accumulators)

I recommend watching the chapter 5 video in the Tomasello chapter series before responding to this post. It probably wouldn't hurt to read 10-3-K, 10-D-3, 12-5-3 and 7-3 too.

On the lesson tee with Tomasello, I asked Tommy where in the book does it say start the downswing with the right forearm (truat me, at the time I was as curious about this as many of you are), Tomasello's response, 7-3. Second comment from Tommy, The MAGIC OF THE RIGHT FOREARM.

DG

Dave,
See my comments above in bold- for what their worth- not necessary to respond. The first comment in bold above is just a comment on the name of my post "Selling the System"- Homer knew that if "people" i.e. AI's, Students, himself, etc. were fanatically "Selling the System" it would hurt G.O.L.F.'s chances or delay its ultimate success- let them come to the system, if they are interested then help, answer, etc. but don't fanatically go out to convert everyone- it'll hurt the system, progress etc.

I think that advice is good advice- i.e. "you - Dave- will lose more people and have less people listening to you if everytime the topic of Tomasello comes up you "fanatically", "sell" the guy. Or repeatedly bring up a Golf Illustrated Article Interview. Just my opinion- but I offer it in a constructive way and one that I think would help you and Tom's legacy- at the same time I could be off base.

Finally, your comments on Tommy "following" the 7th edition- again- to me- I think you missed the point that Martee was pointing out. Tom taught the principles of TGM- any particular application for the lesson at the driving range might have all sorts of specific variations but you wouldn't want to lock yourself into any particular corner.

In the meantime, keep using your particular pattern as I know you've had some great success with it and the information that Tommy provided to you and others.

[golfbulldog]

Sorry if this analysis bugs anyone, I'm just trying to understand why Tomasello's teaching was different...why he took the teaching/playing path he took...in the 1991 interview, Tommy seems pretty committed to the idea of using the right arm for swinging and I'm not talking about leading with the hips and using the right arm for thrust at release...

I believe one of the reasons Tomasello's teaching approach is different from the other AI's is....it appears that Tommy had been teaching from the 7th edition (notes) since Homer's passing. The other AI's were working from editions 1 through 6 or just the 6th (just a theory based the information I have). I'm under the impression that Tom had a copy of Homer's final notes then (1983) and was going to put together the 7th edition. To make the Tomasello connection, read the 7th edition's 10-3-K and 10-3-D...then read the paragraph at the top of 12-5-3...then watch Tomasello's "Chapter 5 on Power" from the Australia chapter series. If I'm wrong, then what does Homer mean in 12-5-3 in the last sentence where he says..."This stage is for the perfection of execution prior to Full Power". Prior to Full Power...what component change and/or addition takes place that takes one to FULL POWER. I believe Tomasello explains it in the Power video (from less than full power to FULL POWER) and the addition is in 10-3-K and 10-3-D...Tomasello taught it that way...I believe it is the true Blue Print for TGM and the 7th edition. It appears that Homer's book comes full circle as it was originally presented...a right arm approach to the game.

12-1-0 and 12-2-0 are less than full power patterns, a sort entrance way into TGM.

Then read the July 1991 Tomasello Golf Illustrated interview...

How could Tomasello be a GSED and come up with the comments like...."All that stuff about leading with downswing with a lateral move of the lower body, driving the hips and legs toward the target to retain power---it's all terribly wrong! It seems to be what's happening in the most efficient, centrifugal-force swing."

Then Tomasello goes on to say..."The only agility needed by the player is to be able to turn the hips--to pivot around a fixed point--and to lever and un-lever the right forearm. The faster you can make these two movements, the greater the centrifugal force you'll build up and the farther you'll hit the ball".

I believe in the July interview Tomasello went beyond 12-2-0/12-5-3 combination and presented the Full Power version!!! It wouldn't surprise me that Tomasello was working with Homer on the idea of Full Power up until Homer's passing.

DG

I think i see what you are saying. But 1-F still says (7th edition) that "you will save yourself much anguish by using the right hand just for sensing and controlling acceleration and the left hand just for sensing alignment".

10-3-K Bat ,if i remember correctly from 6th edition was all about right elbow replacing left shoulder as centre of swing - which is echoed in 1-f 7th - "it is always a left arm stroke unless the right elbow replaces the left shoulder as the centre of the clubhead arc (10-3-K)"

It would be interesting to see what Peter Croker has to say on the matter - he was heavily infulenced from what i have seen / read by Tommy when he visited Oz...

[Delaware Golf]

Dave,
See my comments above in bold- for what their worth- not necessary to respond. The first comment in bold above is just a comment on the name of my post "Selling the System"- Homer knew that if "people" i.e. AI's, Students, himself, etc. were fanatically "Selling the System" it would hurt G.O.L.F.'s chances or delay its ultimate success- let them come to the system, if they are interested then help, answer, etc. but don't fanatically go out to convert everyone- it'll hurt the system, progress etc.

I think that advice is good advice- i.e. "you - Dave- will lose more people and have less people listening to you if everytime the topic of Tomasello comes up you "fanatically", "sell" the guy. Or repeatedly bring up a Golf Illustrated Article Interview. Just my opinion- but I offer it in a constructive way and one that I think would help you and Tom's legacy- at the same time I could be off base.

Finally, your comments on Tommy "following" the 7th edition- again- to me- I think you missed the point that Martee was pointing out. Tom taught the principles of TGM- any particular application for the lesson at the driving range might have all sorts of specific variations but you wouldn't want to lock yourself into any particular corner.

In the meantime, keep using your particular pattern as I know you've had some great success with it and the information that Tommy provided to you and others.

Mike,

I'm not looking for sympathy...I'm looking for the truth. Hmmmm...and Tommy taught PGA/LPGA tour pros and high level amateurs.

Sell the System is going to hurt TGM, you got to be frickin kidding me...I have a degree in Marketing from one of the top business schools in the country and I'm going to listen that...yikes. And look where the system is today....over 20 years behind....go tell Donald Trump not to sell a GREAT SYSTEM...Gee Donald, we have got this great product....but if we try to sell it too much it will hurt it. That does not make sense at all.

TGM IS A BEAUTIFUL SYSTEM...the system has so much potential to influence other things. It has for me. Homer was a great researcher...if what you say is true, Homer wasn't much of a marketer/salesman, I really hate saying that...I have much respect for Homer.

DG

[jim_0068]

Delaware Golf

I find that using the Tomasello approach tends to replace some pivot power (for lack of a better term) with more right arm power.

I am currently employing a double shift swing using a maximum trigger delay and i achieve my swing speed and effortless type power to a well-trained pivot.

I have played with the Tomasello approach and find that i don't use my pivot as actively. If i do impact becomes erractic. However if i don't use the body as much and use more right arm tommy's approach (as he teaches it in the video) works quite well imo.

My distance/swing speed is similar in both patterns. I just prefer my pattern over this one. Also, would you be willing to make copies of your Tomasello tapes/videos that are not posted on this site for a fee? I have PM'd you before about this with no response. I am truly interested in learning more about what Tommy had to say but am out of information.

Thank you

[lagster]

Tom believed that the left arm is the arm that is SWINGING, "BUT IT IS BEING SWUNG BY THE RIGHT ARM." He did not teach "the Bat." He believed the left shoulder is the center of the stroke.

He taught HITTING USING THE 10-2-D Grip, and SWINGING with the Strong Single Action.

He kept in contact with Mr. Kelley and had many phone conversations recorded between them. He was constantly learning, and did occasionally change the emphasis of what he taught.

He really believed in "the magic of the right forearm."

[Delaware Golf]

Delaware Golf

I find that using the Tomasello approach tends to replace some pivot power (for lack of a better term) with more right arm power.

I am currently employing a double shift swing using a maximum trigger delay and i achieve my swing speed and effortless type power to a well-trained pivot.

I have played with the Tomasello approach and find that i don't use my pivot as actively. If i do impact becomes erractic. However if i don't use the body as much and use more right arm tommy's approach (as he teaches it in the video) works quite well imo.

My distance/swing speed is similar in both patterns. I just prefer my pattern over this one. Also, would you be willing to make copies of your Tomasello tapes/videos that are not posted on this site for a fee? I have PM'd you before about this with no response. I am truly interested in learning more about what Tommy had to say but am out of information.

Thank you

Jim,

Contact me again, I get quite a few emails and PMs. Sometimes, I lose track...

You're exactly right about increased accuracy as you allow the pivot to respond to the action of the right forearm. Great observation Jim...right on the money. I believe your accuracy would increase if you got rid of the double shift plane angle. Normally, the source of a double shift is a hip or shoulder takeaway instead of a right forearm takeaway. If you achieve a double shift through a right forearm takeaway you're trying to create a big shoulder turn with your shoulders (study 2-H)...just let the right forearm do the work and you will stay on the right path.

Tomasello used this method...going back it's right forearm and right hip (delayed hip action), right forearm takeaway and clear the right hip per 12-13-24, when the right hip stops you stop...downswing it's right forearm and left hip....downswing, the right forearm starts the downswing and you monitor the left hip, you don't want it to stop.

DG