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To summarize my understanding of the Dual Pendulum (I was helping a friend with this concept)
Pendulum 1’s job is the takeaway
Pendulum 2’s job is the fold / hinge (automatic with enough momentum in the Pendulum 1 in the takeaway)
Pendulum 1 takes back over, when anchored to a target, height, and intermediate point, to the proper spot to then let gravity unload pendulum 2 in the proper direction with the proper low point for the task you are trying to achieve
The key for all of it is the intermediate point and target. Without that the system goes haywire and Pendulum 1 doesn’t know the correct spot to “plant” itself to allow Pendulum 2 to release. You need to be fully committed to the height, shape, and start direction and anchor the P2 release point to this spot.
It’s not your job or pendulum 1’s job to execute the task, it’s gravity and pendulum 2’s job. Pendulum 1 is just providing some momentum, or a running start if you will, to get more g forces into the inevitable release of P2. I feel it as I’m planting my hands into a specific location and then just allowing P2 to whip the club through the release into my picture. Driver the ball is slightly forward so i envision planting P2’s release point just behind the ball, for irons and wedges I’m planting P2 just slightly sooner, but I’m really just setting up gravity and momentum to do it’s thing where I want it to, but I’m not forcing gravity and momentum to do a single thing.
I’m the director of the movie, not the lead actor. The lead actor is P2, I’m just putting it in the best position to attain the outcome I am seeking.
Right direction?
Great summary!! This week’s video on premium will make this even more streamline!
I loved the video you did with Michael adding the ball speed and when he said “I feel out of control”. I’ve finally been feeling that in my swing and the ball is just rocketing on a rope!
Hey Shawn. Wondering if it is okay to start the swing with the second pendulum. So instead of the pendulum sequence 1-2-1-2, it would be 2-1-1-2. Tried this as a drill once remembered being more aware of the weight of the club head in the swing and perform the release effortlessly.
Yes, this would be similar to the “shawn’s new favourite drill” which is a very cool way to play!
When I throw the club Shawn I seem to be extending a touch early and everything is thin can’t seem to hit it solid . Any thoughts ?
Hey David! See “turbo charge lead hand and trail hand release” which launched Mu into long drive and turned him into a monster! 😀👍
see also “using the weight in your swing-axe drill with Savy”
you simply want to use the weight of the arm club unit and use the legs to throw or heave into a throw. This will get you a better squat in the downswing to get through the ball-grass ground. Another fantastic series is “kinetic chain facilitation and engagement series” #6 is my favourite!
Hi Shawn,
I appreciate the video and the various swing concepts.
My question is about speed and power. Assuming you have the body (pendulum) and arm club unit pendulum synced and working well. What is the ‘task’ or inputs to either or both pendulums to generate more speed.
Thanks,
Andrew
Amazing question! And I have the perfect series for you! See “kinetic chain facilitation and engagement series” and simply whip the grass divot farther!!