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This post is more of a comment about the mental side of swinging then a question. I've been trying to reconcile in my mind how one can be dynamic in the swing but still stay "relaxed" to allow for a proper release, especially with a lead side dominate swing. I've been watching the Olympics for the last couple days. It's starting to dawn on me that a lot of sports, not just golf, require one to be both dynamic and relaxed at the same time. This seemed especially true watching swimming and gymnastics. When you watch the swimmers warming up, they seemed to be trying to get their muscles relaxed by allowing the arms to just swing freely. It was also mentioned during gymnastics about the importance of being "relaxed" during their sets. Another image that comes to mind is watching Conor McGregor before a fight. If you watch him, he is strutting around but letting his arms whip in a loose manner. However, he is definitely ready and keyed up to fight. I'm starting to understand that the top athletes must be able to find a way to manage the anticipation and energy of competition with being able to activate the proper muscles and relax other muscles. Interesting....