GOLF TECHNIQUES
Swing:
In analyzing the most important golf movements, we will see how the proper movements will improve the
player’s game. Strength and control of the shoulder, arms, lower back
etc are required . Balance is essential to stabilize the spine and
prevent injuries from happening.
Set-Up:
The “stand” or position towards the ball is the most important phase of the swing and where the initial
movement of the back swing begins. It is essential to keep a solid,
stable base in order to get firmness and security in the swing. Balance,
flexibility and alignment are the key at this point. A good set-up
lowers the level of stress on the spine and gives stability for the rest
of the swing. This is the preparation, the rising of the club. There
must be a synergy between the rising of the shoulders and arms with the
rotation of the trunk, with the pelvis rotating 30° to 45° and the
shoulders up to 90° in relation to the position of the ball. The knees
are tensed and the abdominal muscles must be strong enough to protect
the lower back.
Down Swing:
This consists of the lowering of the club from its highest point of the back swing. The right rotation
takes place when moving away the pelvis first and then the upper body
thus creatin a kinetic chain that generates potency in the turn, keeping
alignment and stabilizing the hips and shoulders. This chain begins by
stabilizing the abdominals that drive back and forth the rotations of
the spine in the effort. The shoulders must be strengthened in order to
generate the potency needed. Hand and forearm must be strong enough to
absorb the impact and avoid the risk of the greatly feared “golfer
elbow”.
Follow-through:
This is the finishing phase of the shot. Muscular activity generated so far in the swing
requires that the player maintains the degree of tension until the point
when he liberates the club.
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