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Effects of fatigue on golf performance.
Nicholas R Higdon1, W Holmes Finch, Daniel Leib
1School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA.
Sports Biomechanics
|August 21, 2012
Summary
Golf-specific fatigue surprisingly improved shot consistency despite reducing club head velocity. This study explored how fatigue impacts golf biomechanics and performance metrics.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Golf Performance Analysis
Background:
- Golf requires complex biomechanical movements.
- Fatigue can significantly alter motor control and performance in athletes.
- Understanding fatigue's impact on golf swing is crucial for player development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate changes in body position, weight transfer, and rotations due to golf-specific fatigue.
- To determine the effect of these biomechanical changes on club head velocity and shot consistency.
- To analyze the relationship between fatigue, biomechanics, and golf performance outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized path analysis to model relationships between fatigue, biomechanical variables, and performance.
- Assessed changes in body position, weight transfer, and pelvis/trunk rotations.
- Measured resultant club head velocity at impact and shot consistency.
Main Results:
- Golf-specific fatigue led to a 2.0-2.5% reduction in club head velocity.
- Fatigue was associated with a 7.1-9.4% improvement in shot consistency.
- No significant relationship was found between fatigue and lower body angles or peak rotational velocities impacting performance.
Conclusions:
- Golf-specific fatigue did not negatively affect resultant club head velocity or shot consistency in the studied manner.
- Simulated fatigue did not correlate with changes in key biomechanical variables related to performance outcomes.
- Further research is needed to fully elucidate the complex interplay between fatigue and golf performance.
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