Striking

Question 1

Five phases of a golf swing?

Answer 1

Address
Backswing
Top of backswing 
Downswing 
Impact

Question 2

A golf ball is a projectile, and influenced by what four things?

Answer 2

Release velocity
Release height
Angle of release
Gravity

Question 3

What is the X-factor?

Answer 3

Relative separation between the torso and pelvis

Question 4

Explain the stretch-shortening cycle and its importance?

Answer 4

Stretching of upper-body muscles in the backswing creates a ‘stretch’ (eccentric loading) of important muscles

• In golf, the rate of stretch is increased in professional players (greater angular displacement in shorter time)
• Increasing torso-pelvic separation in the backswing enhances this stretch
• To maximise the effect, movement of hips towards the target needed first in downswing

Question 5

Many of the movements in the golf swing are angular but what is the most important factor of a swing?

Answer 5

The linear kinematics of club head at impact