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<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1893771/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>John Erickson, father of Advanced Ball Striking, reveals how he cracked the Hogan code by examining the science behind Ben Hogan's legendary ball striking technique.<br/><br/>• Heavy club heads (around 16 ounces compared to modern 10-11 ounce drivers) helped Hogan generate power through body rotation rather than arm speed<br/>• Flat lie angles (6-8 degrees flatter than standard) provided greater accuracy by reducing the possibility of left misses<br/>• "Tripping the shaft" at transition creates the distinctive flattening move that allowed Hogan to approach the ball from inside<br/>• Weight remains on the right foot longer than commonly taught, with a powerful push-off similar to a baseball pitcher<br/>• Hogan stayed "closed" much longer in the downswing, maintaining shoulder and hip alignment until deeper in the downswing<br/>• The distinction ...