| Biomechanics is the study of movement and physics | | | | This means that through technological advances an |
| as it applies to biological systems. In this article we | | | | individual's golf swing can be analyzed to a high |
| are looking to relate this concept to the Biomechanics | | | | degree of precision. The data can then be |
| of golf swings. | | | | interrogated by experts to determine where |
| Over the past ten to fifteen years the game of golf | | | | improvements can be made. They would be looking |
| has become ever more technical. Millions of pounds | | | | primarily at the following aspects.o The combination |
| have been spent across the world in both the | | | | of muscles used in the swing and how they work |
| consumer and research industry. For example we | | | | together.o The angles of rotation at the key joints |
| now have clubs with different composite shafts, | | | | and the effect of these rotations on the rest of the |
| larger sweet spots; balls for greater distance or | | | | bodyo The transfer of different forces throughout |
| reduced spin. | | | | the swingo The angle / plane of the swingo The |
| In addition to advances of this nature, science has | | | | control of the club at critical stages of the swing eg. |
| enabled us to interrogate the physical aspects of the | | | | The backswing, the transition, the downswing and at |
| game. This can be achieved in a number of ways but | | | | impact with the ball. |
| in this article we are going to briefly look at the | | | | The action of a golf swing is a grossly unnatural |
| "biomechanics of golf swing" with a view to using this | | | | movement for the human body and understanding |
| knowledge to improve your golf game. | | | | the complexities and physics involved can only benefit |
| There are several methods in which the Biomechanics | | | | the individual. Through the professional study of this |
| of the golf swing can be interrogated, but one of the | | | | information it is possible for an individual to learn, |
| main ones is via high speed video camera analysis. An | | | | develop and therefore improve their game. |
| individual stands in front of the motion capture | | | | Understanding the Biomechanics of golf swings can |
| computer wearing a specially designed suit which has | | | | also be utilized for identifying the cause of recurring |
| strategically placed "markers" near each joint. The | | | | injuries as well as being used to minimize the risk of |
| cameras surrounding the subject would then track | | | | both short and long term injury. If you want to learn |
| the individual through the motion of a golf swing and | | | | how you can improve your golf swing, take a look at |
| digitally record this information. Computer modeling | | | | the resource link at the end of this article. |
| can then be used to interpret the data. | | | | |