
16/05/2024
Golf Swing Mechanics 9
Just under about 40% of players have a Reverse angle spine in their swing.
A) Characteristics- The upper body bends backwards and laterally excessively to the side facing the target i.e. to the left for a right handed player. The position at the top of the back swing makes it difficult to start the down swing in the proper kinematic sequence. Someone with this swing will be upper body dominant causing excessive pressure through the lower back and could potentially cause low back pain.
B) Causes - Limited upper and lower body dissociation from reduced spinal mobility. A restricted internal rotation in the hip (right for right handed players and left for left handed players) will force the hips to tilt backwards to get more range and drive the reverse angle. An inability to stabilise the spine in the back swing because of weak abdominal muscles.
C) Corrections - Upper body and lower body dissociation drills, hip internal rotation mobilisation, abdominal work in rotation with glute strengthening exercises.
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