Three "Key To See" Positions
THREE “KEY TO SEE” POSITIONS
by Dr. T. J. Tomasi
Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research
There are three “Key to See” positions that I look for in a golf swing, and the quest for a functional swing is not over until all three are in place:
Key to See 1: The first occurs when the front knee is over the toe and the lead arm is halfway down to the ball. Biomechanically, the knee works over the foot and the power flex position is the prelude to a powerful snapping action of the front leg and hip. This causes the clubhead to whirl around the body as the front side forms a “wall” to hit across at impact. The goal on the downswing is to run the right side of your body (left for lefties) across a resisting front side. Thus, the bent front knee at this point in the downswing is a key prelude to a powerful release.
Key to See 2: I like to see the front leg straight at impact with the lead arm running directly down the leg. Note also that your head should be directly in the middle of your shoulders. The human head weighs about 10 pounds, and its role in balancing the body during a ballistic event like the golf swing is key. With your body balanced over the ball, you can use your core very effectively.
Key to See 3: The third key is a straight trail arm at the pre-finish position, i.e., just before the fold of the forearms that consummates the finish. The late and straight right arm shows how well you can use your core. It is a sign that you have maintained the critical kinematic sequence that characterizes all good golf swings.
Like an archaeologist who learns valuable information from the remains of a long-gone culture, you can learn a lot about the quality of your next swing from studying these key artifacts of your last swing.
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