Swing Analysis & Golf Posture
Simple Training Steps For Improving A Golf Swing
This section will introduce various drills and suggest ways through practice, to improve your swing mechanics for a variety of clubs you use on the course.
Hula Hoop Single Plane Swing Drill
Resources needed for this drill. Is a standard hula hoop and some alignment sticks and possibly a Selfie Golf to capture video of how your body reacts.
To determine ball address stance and the swing plane to hit the golf ball without discomfort or pain.
It is recommended to work with your golf course PGA Professional.
To help you determine what stance should be used and swing plane adjustments, is recommended for your specific health issue or mobility situation.
Sitting on A Bar Stool Analogy Works For Posture & Muscle Strength Improvement for Therapy & Correct Golf Swing Posture Set-Up
Once you start physical therapy for a bad back, hip or knee issue. The first exercise to test balance and strength, is working on a squat to keep your spine posture aligned.
The purpose of this exercise is to build strength of muscles and joints affected by various health conditions.
Learning how to get up from a chair on your own is the first step to recovery.
By applying the principle, involved in squat physical therapy exercise sessions. The purpose and goal is to gain strength in your calf's and quads in your legs.
This procedure can be easily applied to sitting on a bar stool golf swing analogy, when even wearing a knee brace and/or back brace while playing golf.
The goal is to squat in your golf swing set up . This procedure is to do a slight weight adjustment to
remain feet on ground and put initial pressure rocking back on your heels.
This type of swing setup leveraging the strength of your legs, arms , shoulders and core abdomen muscles. Without twisting your hips, back or using your knee joints during your swing.
This procedure provides consistency of hitting the ball straight. With limited ball impact errors (top ball, slice or hook), because of stance and swing follow through being consistent.
As a result of using a single plane swing and not moving feet once planted on the ground. Same approach to this swing set up can be applied to all clubs used in the game.
Based on upper body strength by the golfer distance may be affected but accuracy of shot is maintained.
An average Par 4 hole for most courses is approximately 400 yards.
So if distance is affected by not being able to use full swing mechanics.
Hitting the ball an average of 100 yards only , you will be on the green or close.
For using this process for short iron or wedges. Practice using the same stance and single plane swing .To determine how far to go back on the swing plane and how far to follow through.
Applying Bar Stool Analogy Stance & Set Up For Modified Swing Plane
Key Points
- Golfer wearing de-compression back brace to protect back strain to maintain spine alignment
- Golfer wearing compression knee brace with stabilizer to strengthen & protect arthritic knee
- Golfer wearing compression copper gloves on right hand & compression copper wrist bands for better control and strength with swing speed follow through
Swing Procedure
- Feet are set
- Squat for Correct Golf Posture
- Transfer weight to heels of feet to use muscles in legs, arms , shoulders and core for power of swing
- Use a flat Swing Plane
- Based on Club or Distance from green adjust motion going back with the swing and follow through.
Results
Consistency of ball path flight straight .
Club used in video 7 wood approximate distance 140 yards
Approach Shot to Green
Key Points
- Same ball address stance
- Used squat posture
- Distance approximately 98 yards from pin
- Adjusted swing path from flat to modified arch on back swing to get ball higher flight path to land on green
Results
- Ball landed on green approximately 10 feet from pin
Golf skill practice products, fun even in flip flops. Simple and easy for everyone.
This section will include fun ways to improve various golf skills for every skill level. Reinforcing one of the primary benefit's of playing golf, enjoying the game with family members or friends .
Practice Drills - For Modified Swing Plane Practice & Short
Tic Tac Toe Chipping Game. $20
Tic Tac Toe Chipping Game. $20
Tic Tac Toe Chipping Game. $20
Chip-Tac-Toe, A back yard golf game anyone cam play. It's a 108" X 108" (9' X 9') Chip-Tac-Toe grid made from 1" wide polypropylene webbing. It's not tic-tac-toe, it's a fierce competition to get three in a row. Use strategy to block or take over your opponents square. Improve your game while having a blast. Fun game in backyard or course practice area . Work on club control, balance, grip strength and accuracy of chipping swing.
Bucket Golf $115-$135
Tic Tac Toe Chipping Game. $20
Tic Tac Toe Chipping Game. $20
Bucket Golf The Ultimate Backyard Golf Game for Portable 6 Hole Golf Course or 9 hole version to practice short game or fun activity for seniors to play in the community HOA center recreation area . Lots of fun , with friends and get exercise , stressing balance with basic short game skills. Who needs Pickle Ball when you can play Bucket Golf ! Start your own league .
Putt Challenge $70
Tic Tac Toe Chipping Game. $20
Putt Challenge $70
GoSports Pure Putt Challenge Putting Games - Huge 10ft Putting Green Rug with 16 Golf Balls & Scorecard, 2-4 Player Indoor or Outdoor Games for All Skill Levels. Fun in garage , driveway, patio , pool deck, or in multipurpose room at a senior center or retirement community . Team play testing putting accuracy. Golf game socialization at its best .
Pitching Training & Club Impact Analyis
Golf Corn Hole Game $45
GoSports BattleChip is the ultimate outdoor game that combines the fun of golf with bean bag toss style games! Compete over the course of 9 holes with 2-4 players of all skill levels for the title of BattleChip champ! The target is designed with a lightweight yet sturdy 3 ft x 2 ft PVC frame for easy portability and features unique tear-proof fabric playing surface for durability.
Just remember to B.Y.O.C. - Bring Your Own Club!
Recommend a Pitching Wedge, Gap Wedge , Sand Wedge or Lob Wedge.
Another fun way to help analyze your actual clubs swing path with the Impact Golf Mat.
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