KINEMATIC OF TWO GOLF SWING CONDITIONS IN COMPETITIVELY PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS

Abstract

The driving shot is the most importance because distance and accuracy are beneficial to the next shot. Maximum and control golf swings were often executed depends on different situations. The studies of kinematic differences between two conditions were limited. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation was to compare angle and velocity between two swing conditions. Fifteen competitive professional golfers participate in this study. Data was recorded by 10 high speed cameras, 200 hertz. Visual 3D was used to analyze segmental angle, X factor and velocity between three events; top of backswing (TOB), acceleration (ACC), and impact (IMP). Paired t-test and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank were used to compare and determine statistical significant differences between two groups (P<0.05). The results found that during TOB and ACC phases, X- factor and wrist angles were significantly different between maximum velocity swing and controlled velocity swing. All segmental velocities were greater value in MSG during ACC and IM, but some of them were significantly greater in MSG. In conclusion, when golfers executed maximum swing, it should begin with
greater segmental angle which facilitate sufficient range of motion to accelerate through IMP. To generate effective maximum swing, it should accelerate whole segments instead of preferable one.
(Journal of Sports Science and Technology 2016; 16(1) : 1-10 )
Keywords: Golf, Professional golfers, Golf swing, Kinematic, Velocity, Angle

*Corresponding author: Kittipong Pichardul
79 Nararom private. Bangkruai-sainoi rd
Bangsrithong. Bangkruai Nonthaburi 11130
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