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The illustration above shows the approximate configuration of the radius and ulna bones in an address position using traditional
alignment technique. The leading hand position can vary using either a slightly weaker or stronger grip, but the leading radius
and ulna bones will remain crossed. The radius and ulna bones in the trailing arm are uncrossed.
At impact the configuration
of the radius and ulna bones in the leading and trailing arms will reverse. The trailing arm bones will become crossed, and
the leading arm bones will become uncrossed.
Golfers who use traditional alignment technique must correctly time the
change of position in the bones so that the clubface is properly aligned at impact. This is difficult to do with consistency
unless you have exceptional hand-eye coordination. Even at the highest skill levels, golfers can fail to correctly time their
release. The clubface will be open at impact, resulting in a slice or a push, if the golfer is late in timing the release.
If the golfer releases too soon, the clubface will be more closed at impact than anticipated, and result in a hook or pull.
Even a slight misjudgment will cause an errant shot. The Dynalign(tm)pre-shot alignment routine configures the
radius and ulna bones of both arms in an impact position before a swing or putting stroke is made. The result of dynamic
pre-shot alignment is increased control and consistency over clubface alignment as it will be at impact. The golfer can improve
the accuracy of all shots from putting and chipping to full shots.
Pre-putt Routine for Putting vs. Chipping and Full Shots
The pre-putt routine taught for putting is similar to the pre-shot routine for full shots. Putting is the easiest way to
start learning how to use the Dynalign Golf Alignment Methodtm because it contains fewer alignment steps than are
used for chipping and full shots. The pre-shot routine used for chipping contains additional steps used for low or high chips.
The pre-shot routine used for full shots contains additional steps used for draws and fades as well as low and high ball flight.
After becoming familiar with the pre-putt routine, you will more easily learn the pre-shot routine used for chipping. Likewise
after becoming familiar with the pre-shot routine used for chipping, you will more easily learn the pre-shot routine for full
shots. Greater success will be achieved by starting with the simpler technique applied to putting before moving on to the
more detailed routine of full shots.
How The Dynalign Golf Alignment Methodtm Increases Clubface Control
The Dynalign Golf Alignment Methodtm helps stabilize clubface alignment by reducing the potential for rotation of
the hands, wrists, and forearms between the address and impact positions. When applied to putting, the method can provide
greater stability of the putter head alignment through impact without increased pressure from the hands. Distance control
for putting can increase because the hands are no longer required to be the primary source of pressure to reduce putter head
twisting
Supination is the term that describes the rotation of the leading hand, wrist, and forearm toward the target. The term can
be remembered by thinking of the phrase "holding a cup of soup". Supination allows the leading hand, wrist, and forearm to
rotate towards the target until a firm end range is reached. Along with rotation comes variation in clubface alignment.
Rotation stops when a firm end range is reached and the hand, wrist, and forearm do not continue to rotate freely. When the
club is gripped and the clubface aligned in a position where further rotation is minimized, alignment at address will more
closely mirror alignment at impact. The Dynalign Golf Alignment Methodtm describes how to grip the club and align
the clubface with the leading hand, wrist, and forearm in a supinated position where rotational variation between address
and impact is minimized.
Forearm rotation is still allowed to help provide power, but rotation away from the clubface position at address will be more
likely return to that position at impact.
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