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TRUNK ROTATION AND WEIGHT TRANSFER PATTERNS BETWEEN SKILLED AND LOW SKILLED GOLFERS |
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Isao Okuda1  ,
Phillip Gribble2 and Charles Armstrong2 |
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1Department of Exercise and Sport Performance, University of New England, Biddeford, ME, USA 2Department of Kinesiology, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA. |
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© Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2010) 9, 127 - 133 |
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| The purpose of this study was to examine trunk rotational patterns
and weight transfer patterns that may differentiate swing skill level in
golfers. Thirteen skilled golfers (mean handicap = 0.8 ± 2.6) and seventeen
low skilled golfers (mean handicap = 30.8 ± 5.5) participated in this study.
Kinematic and kinetic data were obtained through high-speed 3-D videography
and force plates while the participant performed a full shot golf swing
with a driver. Data at six temporal events during the swing were selected
for the analysis. The results indicated that significant differences existed
between the groups in the multiple events, as the skilled golfers showed
the following motion patterns when compared to the low skilled golfers;
1) An earlier trunk horizontal rotation with a rapid weight transfer to
the trail foot during the backswing; 2) An earlier pelvic horizontal rotation
accompanied with an earlier weight transfer to the lead foot during the
downswing motion; and 3) Less upper trunk horizontal rotation and more posterior
pelvic rotation at the follow through. Collectively, these finding may be
useful for instruction of golfers to improve their swing mechanics on a
full shot golf swing. Key words: Golf, kinematic, kinetic, skill level. |
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