Is straightening left leg correct?

[MPS67]

I'm a high handicapper having trouble piecing together an effective swing from the loaded back swing position. I'm seeing a golf instructor, but when asked about the particular swing mechanics, for some reason, he's not very forthcoming with information. For the first time, I looked at my swing in slow motion using a full length mirror at home to reveal some of my mistakes. I'm a right handed golfer and I've noticed that when I straighten my left leg from a slightly bent knee during the forward movement, it creates resistance and effectively allows the following:

1. Lifts up and rotates my left shoulder back.
2. Lowers and rotates my right shoulder forward.
3. Lifts and rotates my left hip back.
4. helps me keep my head level, thus preventing a dip.
5. Allows my wrists to release and club head to pass through the impact area square, as long as I keep all of the connections from the shoulders on down to my fingers passive.

Can someone please tell me if If I'm on the right track here? Is this something that is part of your forward swing motion? I've watched some of the pros on T.V. but their swings are so fast that it's somewhat of a blur. Thanks for any insight,

regards,

Mark

[MPS67]

Well, to answer my own question, I believe that I am on the right track. I put my new swing to the test at the driving range and almost all of my shots were fantastic! I now know what players mean when they say to get the loaded club into the groove. Prior to the left leg straightening & bracing technique, my swing plane was too wide and outside on the down swing. As long as I push off with my right foot and transfer weight to the forward leg, I'll get a tremendous amount of power.

I'm now really excited and look forward to testing this on the course in real golf conditions.

Mark