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Abstract
The proximal to distal (P-D) movement pattern has been established as a robust solution for creating efficient, high-speed human movements. The optimal pattern of speed creation in the golf swing is yet unknown. The purpose of this investigation was to develop a basic understanding of speed generation in the golf swing. Motion patterns were explored by looking at the magnitudes and timings of peaks in golfer segment angular kinematics, kinetic energy and angular momentum. Results showed that the timing of peak angular kinematics, kinetic energy and angular momentum did not follow a P-D order. It was speculated that the transfer of angular momentum might be improved by altering the sequence of rotations in the conventional golf swing as well as increasing resistance to frontal plane rotation in the Torso segment. The findings of this study may be of benefit to players, teachers and equipment manufacturers in the game.
