Thanks Graeme for pointing this out. I'll put it different:Graeme H wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:12 amThe double negative in this statement is confusing, but I am saying it's not a problem to do it if it's intentional and the reasons for doing it are appropriate.Bernd Ziesche wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:57 am I can't remember anyone to have disagreed with that not being a problem.
Again, what is the intent of the action? If the end result is desirable, the action is not a problem.
We often said: To pull the rod off to the side after main launch direction is set, is no problem. We agreed on this for distance casts, too (as far as I remember). By "we" I mean a general consense on SL.
I agree with how you put it.
The headline in that excellent video kind of reveals the task: tightest and straightest loops. Thus casting off to the side and then after loop formation starts moving the rod slightly in, lifts the rod-leg making the loop look tighter from side view position. Looks to me, that this was what Chris was after. And he indeed did well. I also agree about your fine analysis, that this puts the loop plane further of rod plane.