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Distance and slope constraints: adaptation and variability in golf putting
Gonçalo Dias1, Micael S Couceiro, João Barreiros
1Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Portugal.
Motor Control
|November 28, 2013
Summary
Skilled golfers adapt their putting technique, adjusting backswing duration and impact speed to varying distances and slopes. Slope conditions altered kinematic adjustments compared to flat surfaces.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Motor Control
- Sports Science
Background:
- Golf putting involves complex motor skills influenced by task constraints.
- Understanding kinematic adjustments is crucial for improving putting performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how skilled golfers adapt their putting technique to external constraints.
- To analyze the effects of distance and slope on golf putting kinematics.
Main Methods:
- 10 highly skilled male golfers performed 180 putts across three distances (2, 3, 4m) on flat and sloped surfaces.
- Kinematic variables including backswing duration and club head speed were measured.
Main Results:
- Golfers modified backswing duration, club head speed, and impact acceleration in response to task demands.
- A linear kinematic adjustment to distance was observed on flat greens but not on slopes.
Conclusions:
- Skilled golfers exhibit adaptive motor control strategies to manage putting variability.
- Slopes introduce significant perturbations, altering the relationship between kinematic variables and putting distance.
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