Category: Golf biomechanics learning
Sequencing in the Golf Swing Part 2
The importance of acceleration and braking dynamics in the golf swing.
Vertical Force in the Golf Swing
How is vertical force employed to support swing dynamics?
Sequencing in the Golf Swing Part 1
Observations and considerations concerning the single-plane golf swing.
‘Loading’ in the Golf Swing
A players interaction with the ground facilitates the generation of torques, rotations and velocities in the golf swing. One would not generate much clubhead speed while floating about in space! Swing theory in this regard appears to have progressed through three discrete phases over recent decades. I am not a golf historian; consider the following…
The Hands in the Golf Swing Part 3
Lag and Impact Conditions Generally lag, clubhead path & speed, together with angle of attack are the most critical variables at impact. They are neither the complete, nor formal definition of ‘impact conditions’ but are key to biomechanics consideration. Of these the first, ‘lag’ has a uniquely simple biomechanics origin.The mechanics of lag are commonly…
The Hands in the Golf Swing Part 2
Minimising hand and wrist involvement if the golf swing ‘The hands should have little if any involvement prior to the lead arm being vertical to the ground in the backswing’. So how does this work exactly? How does the clubhead move away in advance of the hands with minimal hand or wrist involvement? The answer……
The Hands in the Golf Swing Part 1
The article emphasizes the critical but often neglected role of humeral rotation in the golf swing. It argues that shoulder motion should take precedence over wrist articulations, as the latter often receive undue focus. Understanding shoulder dynamics can simplify the swing and improve performance, suggesting that golfers reevaluate instruction methods.
Ben Hogan’s ‘The Five Fundamentals of Golf’: A Biomechanics Perspective
A week or so ago I stumbled across a popular Facebook page dedicated to Ben Hogan. It is incredible how influential Hogan’s musings on the game still are. The Five Fundamentals of Golf, which was actually conceived of five separate articles or essays, is widely regarded as one of the most influential sports publications of…
The Path to Elite Golf Performance: Beyond Early Start Myths
“You are too old to become an elite golfer, you would need to have been practicing since you were 5 or 6 years old…” Elite golf performance in a moderately athletic sport and the ‘early start myth’ is just a correlation born of a social norm. The above was said to me by a close…
Introduction
Welcome to ‘golfbiomechanics.net’! Yesterday our new book ‘The Physics & Biomechanics of Golf‘ launched worldwide on Amazon and will be available in book stores & libraries in the next few weeks. In the United Kingdom you can also order the book here, direct from us at a slightly reduced price (if you want to leave…