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Different centre of pressure patterns within the golf stroke II: group-based analysis.

K A Ball¹, R J Best

¹Biomechanics Unit, Centre for Ageing, Rehabilitation, Exercise and Sport Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. kevin.ball@vu.edu.au

Journal of Sports Sciences

|April 25, 2007

Summary

Understanding golf swing mechanics is key. This study reveals distinct center of pressure (COP) strategies in "Front Foot" and "Reverse" golf swings are crucial for maximizing club head velocity.

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Biomechanics
Golf Performance Analysis

Background:

Golf coaching emphasizes weight transfer, but research lacks statistical support and fails to account for varied movement strategies.
Previous studies on golf swing biomechanics have not differentiated between distinct swing styles, potentially confounding results.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between center of pressure (COP) measures and club head velocity in golfers with "Front Foot" and "Reverse" swing styles.
To determine if specific COP parameters correlate with higher club head velocity in different golf swing styles.

Main Methods:

Thirty-nine "Front Foot" and 19 "Reverse" style golfers performed driver swings while standing on dual force plates.
Calculated COP displacement, velocity, range, and timing parameters from force plate data.
Utilized correlation and regression analyses to assess relationships between COP measures and club head velocity.

Main Results:

For "Front Foot" golfers, a greater COP range and faster downswing COP movement correlated with higher club head velocity.
"Reverse" golfers achieved greater club head velocity with specific COP positioning (further from back foot) and rapid transfer towards the back foot at impact.

Conclusions:

Identifying distinct golf swing strategies (e.g., "Front Foot" vs. "Reverse") is essential for accurate performance analysis.
Different center of pressure parameters are critical for optimizing club head velocity depending on the golfer's swing style.