Golf Learning: 3D Kinematics Approach to Long Drive Swing Shot

Agus Rusdiana,Angga M Syahid,Tian Kurniawan,Hadi Sartono

doi:10.13189/saj.2021.090635

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the difference between long drive swing mechanical movement and ball velocity among skilled and unskilled golfers using a 3D kinematics approach. The method used was descriptive quantitative, and the data analysis technique was an assessment of the average test difference. Moreover, the sample was 6 skilled and 6 amateur male player groups, with an average height of 1.67 ± 2.43 m, weight 72.4 ± 86.3 kg, and age 25.4 ± 36.2 years. According to the results, four indicators revealed significant differences among the ten kinematics variables investigated, including club speed at impact (P = 0.038), lateral bend after impact ball (P = 0.041), hip rotation at the top (P = 0.045), and shoulder rotation (P = 0.028). In summary, the long drive swing technique in producing maximum ball speed is dependent on the harmonization of the motion sequence from the lower body to the swing of the stick. Furthermore, the rotational speed of the hip joint at the beginning of the downswin followed by the shoulder angular velocity is a movement characteristic of professional players.

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Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems in terms of their mechanical systems [1]
Based on the preceding background description, the purpose of this study was to determine the difference between long drive swing mechanical movement and ball velocity between skilled and amateur golf players using 3D kinematics variable analysis
Four indicators show significant differences among the ten kinematics variables studied, namely club speed at impact, lateral bend after impact ball, hip rotation at the top, and shoulder rotation

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Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems in terms of their mechanical systems [1]. Implementing a comprehensive sports biomechanics analysis during an athlete's training or competition can have implications for performance improvement, rehabilitation, and injury prevention, increasing optimal sports performance [4]. There are three basic strategies for hitting the ball that must be done correctly to produce an accurate and precise shot. These three tactics are preparing the basic stance, holding the grip properly, and swinging the golf club. If these are properly mastered, they will result in strong and accurate strokes to achieve the best score and win the game [6]. The game of golf necessitates physical muscle strength and intelligence, foresight, and accuracy [7]

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