Trainer backs "straight back knee"

[WUTiger]

This is from the Instructor Quiz guest column of Dec. 9:

Question Seven: During the backswing the right handed golfer's right knee should straighten (not lock but become straighter) to allow the hips to turn completely and on a tilted angle? True or false?
Answer: True. If the golfer's right knee stays flexed the hips cannot turn to the proper extent and they do not maintain their tilted angle. It is at this point that the arms lift excessively and the beginnings of an over-the-top motion are in place.

Lots of talk on back-knee motion, including an iacas poll thread on the topic. I'm getting physical therapy for an injured right hip from a therapist who treats lots of golfers. He supports the true answer. Also, he said the straightening will increase proper rotation and prevent knee injuries.

[david_wedzik]

This is from the

Smart guy that trainer

- seriously though...thanks for the post and feedback. Dave