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Technical Biomechanical Analysis of the Full Swing in Professional Male Golfers: A Wireless Biofeedback System

Version 1 : Received: 26 September 2023 / Approved: 26 September 2023 / Online: 26 September 2023 (10:24:38 CEST)

How to cite: Zhang, G.; Wang, Z.; Bi, Z.; Cao, Z.; Liu, H. Technical Biomechanical Analysis of the Full Swing in Professional Male Golfers: A Wireless Biofeedback System. Preprints 2023, 2023091774. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.1774.v1 Zhang, G.; Wang, Z.; Bi, Z.; Cao, Z.; Liu, H. Technical Biomechanical Analysis of the Full Swing in Professional Male Golfers: A Wireless Biofeedback System. Preprints 2023, 2023091774. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.1774.v1

Abstract

Background: Pro-golfers are increasingly trained scientifically, but swing technique characteristics have not yet been conclusively determined for golf performance. We investigated the relationship between the player's thorax, pelvis and club based on a wireless biofeedback system. We also determined whether thoracic and pelvic changes during different swing phases have different effects on ball striking. Methods: Eight male professionals performed 10 successful full-swing shots using a 5-iron and applied the K-vest wireless biofeedback system for analysis. Results: Peak angular velocities between the pelvis, torso, and clubs were all significantly different (p<0.05) in the men's professional players. All players deviated more from the PGA players range metrics during the preparation stance. Excessive lateral pelvic bending angle, over-rotation, and hyperextension of the trunk were prevalent at the top of the backswing. Conclusions: Most players have an irrational sequence of pelvic, trunk and club rotation times, which is not conducive to improving club head speed and distance. Excessive pelvic rotation in the closed direction at the apex of the backswing is not conducive to maximizing the X-factor. At the moment of striking the ball, maintain a moderate forward trunk lean and full trunk rotation to avoid sports injuries.

Keywords

golf; pro-player; full swing; biomechanics

Subject

Social Sciences, Tourism, Leisure, Sport and Hospitality

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