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JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
Volume 28, Issue 11, Pages 1251-1259Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2010.507249
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Golf swing; biomechanics; driving performance
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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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