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The relationship between biomechanical variables and driving performance during the golf swing.

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Chu, Y; Sell, TC; Lephart, SM
Published in: J Sports Sci
September 2010

Swing kinematic and ground reaction force data from 308 golfers were analysed to identify the variables important to driving ball velocity. Regression models were applied at four selected events in the swing. The models accounted for 44-74% of variance in ball velocity. Based on the regression analyses, upper torso-pelvis separation (the X-Factor), delayed release (i.e. the initiation of movement) of the arms and wrists, trunk forward and lateral tilting, and weight-shifting during the swing were significantly related to ball velocity. Our results also verify several general coaching ideas that were considered important to increased ball velocity. The results of this study may serve as both skill and strength training guidelines for golfers.

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J Sports Sci

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EISSN

1466-447X

Publication Date

September 2010

Volume

28

Issue

11

Start / End Page

1251 / 1259

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Sport Sciences
  • Regression Analysis
  • Movement
  • Models, Biological
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Golf
  • Female
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
 

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Chu, Y., Sell, T. C., & Lephart, S. M. (2010). The relationship between biomechanical variables and driving performance during the golf swing. J Sports Sci, 28(11), 1251–1259. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2010.507249
Chu, Yungchien, Timothy C. Sell, and Scott M. Lephart. “The relationship between biomechanical variables and driving performance during the golf swing.J Sports Sci 28, no. 11 (September 2010): 1251–59. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2010.507249.
Chu Y, Sell TC, Lephart SM. The relationship between biomechanical variables and driving performance during the golf swing. J Sports Sci. 2010 Sep;28(11):1251–9.
Chu, Yungchien, et al. “The relationship between biomechanical variables and driving performance during the golf swing.J Sports Sci, vol. 28, no. 11, Sept. 2010, pp. 1251–59. Pubmed, doi:10.1080/02640414.2010.507249.
Chu Y, Sell TC, Lephart SM. The relationship between biomechanical variables and driving performance during the golf swing. J Sports Sci. 2010 Sep;28(11):1251–1259.

Published In

J Sports Sci

DOI

EISSN

1466-447X

Publication Date

September 2010

Volume

28

Issue

11

Start / End Page

1251 / 1259

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Sport Sciences
  • Regression Analysis
  • Movement
  • Models, Biological
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Golf
  • Female
  • Biomechanical Phenomena