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Golf Swing Analysis

Advanced swing analysis techniques and improvement methods

🏌️ Swing Fundamentals Analysis

Setup Position

  • • Grip pressure and position
  • • Stance width and ball position
  • • Posture and spine angle
  • • Alignment to target
  • • Weight distribution
  • • Shoulder and hip alignment
  • • Pre-shot routine consistency

Swing Plane Analysis

  • • Backswing plane angle
  • • Downswing plane matching
  • • Club shaft position at top
  • • Hand path through impact
  • • Follow-through plane
  • • On-plane vs. off-plane positions
  • • Compensation patterns

⚡ Swing Sequence Breakdown

Takeaway

  • • First 18 inches of swing
  • • Club, hands, arms unity
  • • Proper wrist hinge timing
  • • Shoulder turn initiation
  • • Weight shift starting
  • • Club face control

Backswing

  • • Shoulder rotation (90°)
  • • Hip rotation (45°)
  • • Left arm extension
  • • Wrist hinge completion
  • • Weight to right side
  • • Club shaft position

Transition

  • • Lower body initiates
  • • Hip rotation starts
  • • Weight shifts left
  • • Arms drop into slot
  • • Lag angle maintains
  • • Sequence timing critical

Impact & Follow

  • • Square club face
  • • Forward shaft lean
  • • Weight on left side
  • • Full body rotation
  • • Complete extension
  • • Balanced finish

📱 Technology-Based Analysis

Launch Monitor Data

  • • Ball speed and carry distance
  • • Launch angle optimization
  • • Spin rate analysis
  • • Club head speed tracking
  • • Angle of attack measurement
  • • Club path direction
  • • Face angle at impact

Video Analysis

  • • High-speed camera capture
  • • Frame-by-frame breakdown
  • • Multiple angle recording
  • • Swing overlay comparisons
  • • Professional swing models
  • • Slow motion analysis
  • • Progress tracking over time

3D Motion Capture

  • • Complete body movement
  • • Joint angle measurements
  • • Kinematic sequence
  • • Ground force reaction
  • • Center of gravity tracking
  • • Biomechanical efficiency
  • • Injury risk assessment

⚠️ Common Swing Faults & Fixes

Ball Flight Patterns

Slice (left-to-right)

Open club face, out-to-in swing path

Hook (right-to-left)

Closed club face, in-to-out swing path

Push/Pull

Straight ball flight, wrong direction

Thin/Fat Shots

Contact issues, swing bottom location

Swing Fault Solutions

  • • Grip adjustments for face control
  • • Alignment stick training
  • • Swing plane correction drills
  • • Impact position training
  • • Tempo and rhythm work
  • • Balance and stability exercises
  • • Progressive skill building

📊 Key Performance Metrics

Clubhead Speed Targets

Professional Male (Driver)

110-125 mph average

Professional Female (Driver)

95-105 mph average

Amateur Male (Driver)

85-100 mph average

Amateur Female (Driver)

70-85 mph average

Efficiency Ratios

  • • Ball speed / Club speed (1.4-1.5 ideal)
  • • Carry distance efficiency
  • • Spin rate optimization
  • • Launch angle for distance
  • • Angle of attack matching
  • • Dispersion patterns
  • • Consistency measurements

🎯 Swing Improvement Protocol

Structured Practice Plan

  1. 1. Initial assessment and baseline
  2. 2. Identify primary swing fault
  3. 3. Develop specific drills
  4. 4. Practice with feedback
  5. 5. Gradual integration to full swing
  6. 6. On-course application
  7. 7. Periodic reassessment

Progress Tracking

  • • Regular video comparison
  • • Launch monitor sessions
  • • Performance data tracking
  • • On-course score correlation
  • • Feel vs. real feedback
  • • Professional lesson frequency
  • • Long-term improvement goals