Analysis of left arm segmental contribution in golf swing
Date
2004
Authors
Teu, Koon Kiat
Kim, Wangdo
Fuss, Franz Konstantin
Tan, John
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Conference paper
Citation
ISBS 2004: 22nd International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sports, Ottawa, Canada, 9-12 August 2004: pp. 572-575
Statement of Responsibility
Koon Kiat Teu, Wangdo Kim, Franz Konstantin Fuss and John Tan
Conference Name
International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sports (22nd : 2004 : Ottawa, Canada)
Abstract
The object of this study is to examine the segmental movement of the left arm in a golf swing and determine its contribution to the final club head speed. In order to examine this movement, a procedure for quantifying joint movement was developed. Electrogoniometers (Biometrics, UK) with frequency of 1000 Hz were attached to the subjects during the execution of the swing to obtain the joint angles throughout the motion. The velocities of the segment rotation can be computed with dual velocity analysis. A zero handicapper was tested with the method. The method uncovers the importance of longitudinal segmental rotations in his swing. These rotations are often neglected in 2-dimensional approaches.
School/Discipline
School of Mechanical Engineering