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This is a push release question about sequence.

Tom N · · Fair Oaks, CA
This is a push release question about sequence. I understand the sequence to be: First stage hips, second stage right shoulder and finally right arm. My confusion involves the right shoulder. Does it stall to allow the right arm to fire? Does it then start up again to facilitate keeping the clubhead on the tape line? Or is the right shoulder a continuous movement that starts after the hips have reached the end of their journey and therefore the right arm just fires independently from this moving shoulder? ???? What the heck is supposed to be going on during this portion when you are swinging at training speed and at swing speed? Hope the question is understandable. I have repeatedly watched the push video and tape video unsuccessfully seeking the answer and now I turn to the all-knowing RST staff for guidance. Tom

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Chris Tyler, Certified RST Instructor ·
Hi Tom, The right shoulder would follow the extension of the lead arm down the target line post impact. The shoulders never really stop moving through the hitting area. Based on the success you have had in the past with this, I would not overthink it. I would let the shoulders turn open and extend the right arm down the target line like the tape drill advocates and then allow the shoulders to be reactive as much as possible after that. Hope that helps and hope you are doing great.
Craig Morrow, Certified RST Instructor ·
Hello Tom. If you keep spinning the shoulders you will have to hold the face more as you will square it up with the body rotation. This will be effective, but not as powerful. Not to mention more strain on the spine. Think about throwing a ball. Don't over complicate the motion. The hips will clear and the arm will have to extend from the shoulder. The finish will just be the safe deceleration of motion. No need to crank the shoulders up again.
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