Update on the triangle method

I recently watched a video taken at a Jimmy Ballard masterclass in which he explains in detail his 'connection' theory and a number of related ideas.

Ballard did not go through his seven common denominators of the good golf swing - because he was essentially laying the groundwork for more detailed work with what was, I believe, a group of golf teachers / professionals.

It was fascinating, but also potentially dangerous for me in that too much information can lead me into confusion, second guessing, doubts, fears and misunderstandings.

Therefore, while I will keep his description of connection in mind, for now I need to concentrate on my mantra 'retain the triangle', one of Jimmy's denominators. This thought is helping me with my swing plane, allowing me for the first time to swing the club consistently from the inside and stop me casting (that is: releasing the wrists early and swinging from the outside).

Having said this, I have realised that although I should only have one thought (and one feeling) in relation to the downswing, I must follow through to a full finish (on full shots). This is a matter of trying to introduce a second thought (or feeling) for the latter part of the swing, which could be problematic.

I think I will be able to incorporate the two thoughts or feelings by locating one at the critical transition to the downswing and treating the other as an afterthought - something to observe at the completion of the swing (eg. have I completed the follow through?). Perhaps in this way I will not crowd or complicate my swing with too many swing thoughts? It's worth a try.

Anyway, I am playing better, hitting straighter and further, and I'm back to a 13 hcp. It might be the weather and the course, but I must give Jimmy Ballard some credit.