Posted by: BHL (Knight1285@aol.com) on Tue Aug 2 23:43:33 2005

> > Hi Jack:
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> > There seem to be certain theories floating around the importance of pushing off the back leg, and hitting with a straight back leg at contact. They believe that, by doing so, the ball will be hit farther. However, I have always held a diametrically opposed opinion--the back leg should be in an "L" shape at contact. Having this geometric position in the back leg, in my opinion, will allow the ball in the latter position, when struck properly, to travel further than when the leg is extended fully (i.e., in the former position). What are your opinions on this subject?
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> > BHL
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> > P.S. Note: Due to the complexity concerning the science of the swing, everyone will respond differently when asked this question.
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> Frank Thomas hits it pretty far with a strait back leg. H.Bains, Brett to name a few...

Hi Scott W.:

Thanks for sharing your insight.

Please correct me if I am wrong, but I believe you believe that translation can be converted into gyration.

Mankin presents a view diametrically opposed to yours, whereby all translations must cease before rotation can begin.

Personally, I am of the opinion that their needs to be only a minute weight shift in order to convert translation to rotation.

These three scenarios should provide Jack with an additional base to discuss the straight leg / L leg controversy.

Best Wishes,
BHL