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Lack of Power?
In any golf swing, the most important principle is balance. The sort of balance that is key during the swing is a balance between mobility and stability. If the player has tight joints and is stable but does not have enough mobility to produce an appropriate golf swing, the muscle will not be preloaded, which in turn results in lack of power. If there is too much flexibility, or you are not able to control the flexibility, balance will not be an asset.
The muscles of the trunk turn power that has been created by the lower body by ground forces into torque (a twisting motion) at the upper body, which therefore creates club head speed. If maximum energy transfer is achieved then optimum power will be achieved.
Some other causes of this could be, poor sequencing, low back pain or weakness, weak core or hips or poor range of motion.
In any golf swing, the most important principle is balance. The sort of balance that is key during the swing is a balance between mobility and stability. If the player has tight joints and is stable but does not have enough mobility to produce an appropriate golf swing, the muscle will not be preloaded, which in turn results in lack of power. If there is too much flexibility, or you are not able to control the flexibility, balance will not be an asset.
The muscles of the trunk turn power that has been created by the lower body by ground forces into torque (a twisting motion) at the upper body, which therefore creates club head speed. If maximum energy transfer is achieved then optimum power will be achieved.
Some other causes of this could be, poor sequencing, low back pain or weakness, weak core or hips or poor range of motion.
Faulty Rear Leg Loading
A full weight shift in the takeaway is not achieved. This causes power lossor dipping of the lead shoulder at the top of the backswing; this produces a weak, low shot. If this fault is followed by a reverse pivot, the shot remains weak but is usually a high.
Some causes for this could be a lack of internal rotation of the rear hip, a lack of torso rotation to the right, poor proprioception or poor hip strength. Flexibility and mobility need to be looked at and addressed.
Some causes for this could be a lack of internal rotation of the rear hip, a lack of torso rotation to the right, poor proprioception or poor hip strength. Flexibility and mobility need to be looked at and addressed.
Do you suffer from lower back pain?
A reduced range of hip motion leads to compromised swing patterns and lower back pain.
A reduced range of hip motion leads to compromised swing patterns and lower back pain.
Poor Swing Plane
The club can either be too far to the inside or the outside of the ideal plane line on the takeaway, this will result in a hook or a slice. Some variations can occur, including casting the club to compensate for other moves which often results in a shank.
As mentioned above the causes can be; Club head too inside on the takeaway, coming over the top to impact, restricted torso rotation or restricted hip rotation.
As mentioned above the causes can be; Club head too inside on the takeaway, coming over the top to impact, restricted torso rotation or restricted hip rotation.
Reverse Pivot
produces a weak high shot; ball flight can be a pull or a slice. It can be caused by poor loading into the rear leg on the takeaway.
Some possible cause for this could be:
Inhibited internal rotation of the rear hip.
Lack of torso strength
Faulty loading of the rear leg
Faulty loading of the lead leg
Poor coordination and timing
Poor loading of the rear leg means a full weight shift into the back leg during the takeaway will not be achieved. This could result in a power loss or a dipping of the lead shoulder at the top of the backswing; this usually produces a weak, low shot. If a reverse pivot happens the shot will still be weak but it will be high.
Other causes could be:
Lack of torso rotation to the right hand side, poor motor control
Some possible cause for this could be:
Inhibited internal rotation of the rear hip.
Lack of torso strength
Faulty loading of the rear leg
Faulty loading of the lead leg
Poor coordination and timing
Poor loading of the rear leg means a full weight shift into the back leg during the takeaway will not be achieved. This could result in a power loss or a dipping of the lead shoulder at the top of the backswing; this usually produces a weak, low shot. If a reverse pivot happens the shot will still be weak but it will be high.
Other causes could be:
Lack of torso rotation to the right hand side, poor motor control
Poor Rhythm on Takeaway
If the takeaway becomes fast or out of sync with the lower body then ball striking will become inconsistent. Some causes can be related to age or restricted torso rotation.
Faulty Takeaway
Inconsistent ball striking occurs when the player is unable to put the club in the same position repeatedly. Some causes for this could be a weak torso or upper extremity, poor rear leg loading, and poor lateral hip strength.
Restricted Turn
This nearly always causes a weak shot, loss of distance, and produces a closed club face at impact, a hook or draw usually follows. Age related stiffess, poor separation between lower and upper body segments, stiff hips or lower back pain.
Poor Lower Body Movement
This produces a weak shot that is short and powerless. Proprioception, excessively tight hips or poor rear leg loading can cause this.
