As we study the biomechanics of the body's involvement in the golf stroke it is essential to discuss the body's balance point in the hip girdle and how it influences the basic pivot action. Since
there are three categories of golf strokes (Hitting, Throwing, & Swinging) there are three basic ways of utilizing swing anchor balance points. In general the Swinging version is the most
recommended stroke pattern, therefore we will be discussing swing anchors in relations to the swinging type of stroke action. You can review the basic concepts of Hitting, Throwing, and
Swinging elsewhere in this website as well as in a variety of the New Horizons Golf Approach books. For now simply realize that golf stroke built around a swinging style are very rotary in
nature. Thus, isolating your best anchor point and learning to rotate around it will be an integral part of developing an anchored swinging action. The following section is an excerpt from one of
EA Tischler's books. It provides the basic concepts related to swing anchor biomechanics.
What is a Swing Anchor – The Anchoring Process
Being anchored keeps your body motion from swaying or drifting during your swing. Just like a boat uses an anchor to keep from drifting away, using a swing anchor will minimize drifting in
your golf swing. This means swing anchor techniques facilitate centeredness and repeatability in your golf swing. Swing Anchor techniques will also assist in stacking your power components
more efficiently. If you have studied my book, “Stacking For Powerful Golf,” you may already understand how stacking techniques relate to anchoring. For those of you that are familiar with
Power Stacking techniques, anchoring will help tighten up your stacking techniques. For those of you that are unfamiliar with power stacking techniques, feel confident that beginning with
anchoring biomechanics is a sound place to start. As a matter of fact, Anchoring is an actual biomechanical feature of the golf swing while Power Stacking is an application.
Anchoring in golf is a means of coordinating your weight shift and rotation in as centered a manner as possible. Golfers often drift, slide, or sway in their swings. This is mainly because they are
told to shift their weight laterally. Too much lateral motion will slide the swing’s center of rotation, causing the bottom of the swing arc to drift and this leads to inconsistency with your ball striking
techniques.
Proponents of such lateral motion in the golf action are actually promoting a throwing action as compared to a swinging action. Since this book is concerned with understanding how to develop
a SWINGING action through sound biomechanics, I will refrain from discussing the shortcomings of throwing actions and focus more on the benefits of swinging actions. Remember the primary
concern with regard to the biomechanics of SWINGING is that of Rotating In Posture. The more lateral motion the swing encounters the less likely the golfer will rotate in posture. Therefore,
drifting, sliding, and swaying are problematic for the golfer concerned with SWINGING with good biomechanics.
One of the greatest benefits of using an ANCHORED SWINGING action is its’ ability to reproduce a consistent bottom of the swing arc location; thus encouraging consistently sound impact
conditions. This is because anchoring the swing keeps the swing action as centered as possible.
The main premise of anchoring is establishing a pedestal that supports your center of rotation, followed by rotating in posture so to sustain the integrity of the pedestal and rotational center.
Simply put it means isolating a point of rotation and keeping that point as centered as possible as your body rotates during the swing. In sports, we call this rotary action a pivot, a pivot being an
activity that isolates a central point for the activity to revolve around. Therefore when we say that the primary principle of anchoring is rotating in posture we are also saying that anchoring
involves developing a centered pivot action, or once again a pedestal pivot action.
To help anchor your swing properly, you will learn to synchronize your weight shift with your pivoting body. Synchronizing your weight shift with your pivot will involve establishing a rotary type
weight shift. This means that swingers learn to torque their weight shift instead of drive it laterally. This is a relatively novel concept for most golfers. It is novel because so many golfers have
been convinced that they MUST drive their weight shift laterally.
Though it is a relatively novel concept, you can be certain that biomechanics requires the weight shift to move in a rotary manner when SWINGING is the desired technique. In general,
SWINGERS begin with the body’s weight evenly distributed across the feet from the heels to the balls of the feet. Once in the address position the golfer is able to roll his or her toes up off the
ground while the weight remains evenly distributed between the heels and the balls of the feet. As the swing moves into action the golfers weight shift torques about the feet. As the weight shift
torques it moves from the ball of the foot to heel to ball of the foot to heel, and it does so in a rotary fashion. As we continue to study anchoring techniques we will define exactly how this rotary
weight shift moves for each of the three anchor options.
Beyond synchronizing your weight shift with your rotation you will also learn how to counter balance the process. Maintaining a counter balance helps tighten up the pivoting action. It also helps
sustain the integrity of the pedestal. It does so by helping stabilize and maintain a constant point of rotation. To counter balance the action the golfer learns to maintain a stationary head
position from the start of the swing until the posture is released up toward the finish. Though this is a simplistic view of counter balancing the pivot it will suffice for now. Simply realize that by
establishing a constant pivot point along with a rotary weight shift and a counter balance you will be able to maintain a truly anchored swing action; and in doing so you will create a sound
platform for rotating in posture. In the end, this process will be understood as one of the secrets to great ball striking.
As you learn to rotate around your center of gravity while counter balancing the pivot with a stationary head and synchronizing your weight shift you are actually learning to synchronize multiple
centers of rotation. You are building a pivot with the concept of a tripod center or pedestal action. Being that we take a stance with two legs, our legs support our center of gravity much like a
tripod supports a camera. You can also view it as if our legs are creating a triangular pedestal designed to hold our center of gravity in place as we rotate around it. Being that Power of 3 Golf
strives to introduce you to the biomechanics of swinging in as user friendly a process as possible I will again refrain from a detailed discussion of the math, geometry, and physics of pivoting with
this pedestal concept. Instead I will introduce you to what I call the A-Frame System. This system uses a simple triangle to view the precision of your pivoting action. Simply keep in mind that a
centered pivot loads while rotating around your body’s best pivot point and at the same time aligns your center of gravity with your axis of rotation. Your axis of rotation can be described as your
anchor line as far as your lower body is concerned, or your axis of symmetry as far as your upper body is concerned. From the transition until the point of delivery our swings store energy, and
then accumulate energy. As the swing begins delivery energy is dynamically transferred while unwinding around the forward support of the pedestal, and we do so while maintaining the
structure of the pedestal. Simply put this means the rotary action releases around the forward leg. In doing so a true swinger will continue to do so in as rotary a process as possible. With this
said, even this discussion is too technical and will be over looked by most readers. The point is, there exists math, geometry, and physics that explain why this type of pivot action seemingly
moves from one axis of rotation to another while actually maintaining a centered pivot action. In general terms, the centeredness of a two-legged pedestal action can be viewed as rotating in
posture. And one way of viewing whether you are rotating in posture is to notice whether the triangular relationship established between your feet and your swing’s counter balance point is
maintained throughout the pivot, or at least up until the swing has delivered its’ stored energy. OK, enough of that for now, the process will become clear in the A-Frame System section of this
book.
To begin the anchoring process we will discover which point of rotation best fits your unique body type. There are three possible points of rotation for pivoting your hip girdle. They are the left
hip joint, the right hip joint and your center of gravity. Biomechanically only one of these options is ideal for each golfer. This is because your body is either balanced symmetrically about the
centerline of your body, or your body has more weight on one side or the other of the centerline.
Your body’s weight distribution is organized into physiological factors and anatomical factors. For example, some people have more muscle mass on one side of the body than the either. This
is a physiological concern. Though we are encouraged to condition our bodies in such a way to keep them symmetrically balanced, most people are unable to spend the time and energy
necessary to accomplish this goal. Some golfers have more bone mass on one side of the body or the other. For example, your pelvis may be structured with more mass on one side or the
other. This is an anatomical concern. As you may have already noticed, we can more easily change the physiological factors then we can the anatomical ones. However, golfer’s anatomical
factors can be changed. For example, if a golfer has a hip replacement there certainly will be anatomical changes.
By the way, many professionals drift as compared to being anchored. When playing well they either remain sufficiently anchored, or simply time the drifting action well that week. When playing
poorly they drift in and out of their swing anchor and fail to time the drifting action. Some players are unaware of this drift while others actually focus on creating it. The point to remember here
is, drifting in the middle of the swing is problematic for swinging type actions. It is problematic because the swinging action becomes unstable while drifting. While drifting from one point to
another, the pivot action loses stability and requires a re-stabilization action before delivering the power. This is very hard to manage consistently. It is much easier to maintain a central pivot
action while anchoring it with a synchronized weight shift and a counter balance. So, although many professionals do so, they simply get away with drifting.
I’ve often been asked whether these concerns are too advanced for the average golfer. People often think these concerns are more suited for the professional golfer. In reality, the
professional golfer can get away with cheating on his or her biomechanics. The reason being that athleticism can often compensate for a deficiency in biomechanics. Additionally, professional
golfers train and play on daily basis giving them more opportunity to adjust for these deficiencies. Professional athletes are much more in tune to their bodies than recreational golfers. Being in
tune produces heightened awareness, which is used to adjust the feel needed to compensate for biomechanical deficiencies.
The average golfer is less likely to make up for biomechanical deficiencies with athleticism. Average golfers are also much less “golf-fit” than professional golfers. Studies have shown that even
professional golfers that appear to be less fit are actually stronger and more flexible than the average golfer. Being more fit also gives the professional an added advantage when it comes to
making compensations. Now some average golfers would argue that they exercise regularly and therefore are very fit. General fitness is great for maintaining good health; however it is
insufficient for the specific needs of sports. Professional athletes use sport specific training techniques specially designed to address the needs of their particular sports. Therefore, it should
be clear that professional golfers are much more equipped to compensate for biomechanical deficiencies than the average golfer. This being the case, the average golfer needs to be aware of
his or her unique biomechanical needs. This gives the average golfer the best chance of maintaining a consistent swing. With this in mind, each golfer is encouraged to identify the pivot point
that best fits his or her body type.
In summary, the process of anchoring involves defining the best point of rotation in your hips, establishing a pedestal to support your best point of rotation while synchronizing your weight shift in
a rotary manner, and then counterbalancing the pivot with a stationary head location. Keep in mind that only one of the three pivot point options fits your specific biomechanical needs perfectly,
and the one that fits perfectly is the one recommended to build your swing around. Now let’s find your anchor. On the next page you will view the picture and descriptions identifying the three
pivot point options, and then we will learn how to test each pivot point.
there are three categories of golf strokes (Hitting, Throwing, & Swinging) there are three basic ways of utilizing swing anchor balance points. In general the Swinging version is the most
recommended stroke pattern, therefore we will be discussing swing anchors in relations to the swinging type of stroke action. You can review the basic concepts of Hitting, Throwing, and
Swinging elsewhere in this website as well as in a variety of the New Horizons Golf Approach books. For now simply realize that golf stroke built around a swinging style are very rotary in
nature. Thus, isolating your best anchor point and learning to rotate around it will be an integral part of developing an anchored swinging action. The following section is an excerpt from one of
EA Tischler's books. It provides the basic concepts related to swing anchor biomechanics.
What is a Swing Anchor – The Anchoring Process
Being anchored keeps your body motion from swaying or drifting during your swing. Just like a boat uses an anchor to keep from drifting away, using a swing anchor will minimize drifting in
your golf swing. This means swing anchor techniques facilitate centeredness and repeatability in your golf swing. Swing Anchor techniques will also assist in stacking your power components
more efficiently. If you have studied my book, “Stacking For Powerful Golf,” you may already understand how stacking techniques relate to anchoring. For those of you that are familiar with
Power Stacking techniques, anchoring will help tighten up your stacking techniques. For those of you that are unfamiliar with power stacking techniques, feel confident that beginning with
anchoring biomechanics is a sound place to start. As a matter of fact, Anchoring is an actual biomechanical feature of the golf swing while Power Stacking is an application.
Anchoring in golf is a means of coordinating your weight shift and rotation in as centered a manner as possible. Golfers often drift, slide, or sway in their swings. This is mainly because they are
told to shift their weight laterally. Too much lateral motion will slide the swing’s center of rotation, causing the bottom of the swing arc to drift and this leads to inconsistency with your ball striking
techniques.
Proponents of such lateral motion in the golf action are actually promoting a throwing action as compared to a swinging action. Since this book is concerned with understanding how to develop
a SWINGING action through sound biomechanics, I will refrain from discussing the shortcomings of throwing actions and focus more on the benefits of swinging actions. Remember the primary
concern with regard to the biomechanics of SWINGING is that of Rotating In Posture. The more lateral motion the swing encounters the less likely the golfer will rotate in posture. Therefore,
drifting, sliding, and swaying are problematic for the golfer concerned with SWINGING with good biomechanics.
One of the greatest benefits of using an ANCHORED SWINGING action is its’ ability to reproduce a consistent bottom of the swing arc location; thus encouraging consistently sound impact
conditions. This is because anchoring the swing keeps the swing action as centered as possible.
The main premise of anchoring is establishing a pedestal that supports your center of rotation, followed by rotating in posture so to sustain the integrity of the pedestal and rotational center.
Simply put it means isolating a point of rotation and keeping that point as centered as possible as your body rotates during the swing. In sports, we call this rotary action a pivot, a pivot being an
activity that isolates a central point for the activity to revolve around. Therefore when we say that the primary principle of anchoring is rotating in posture we are also saying that anchoring
involves developing a centered pivot action, or once again a pedestal pivot action.
To help anchor your swing properly, you will learn to synchronize your weight shift with your pivoting body. Synchronizing your weight shift with your pivot will involve establishing a rotary type
weight shift. This means that swingers learn to torque their weight shift instead of drive it laterally. This is a relatively novel concept for most golfers. It is novel because so many golfers have
been convinced that they MUST drive their weight shift laterally.
Though it is a relatively novel concept, you can be certain that biomechanics requires the weight shift to move in a rotary manner when SWINGING is the desired technique. In general,
SWINGERS begin with the body’s weight evenly distributed across the feet from the heels to the balls of the feet. Once in the address position the golfer is able to roll his or her toes up off the
ground while the weight remains evenly distributed between the heels and the balls of the feet. As the swing moves into action the golfers weight shift torques about the feet. As the weight shift
torques it moves from the ball of the foot to heel to ball of the foot to heel, and it does so in a rotary fashion. As we continue to study anchoring techniques we will define exactly how this rotary
weight shift moves for each of the three anchor options.
Beyond synchronizing your weight shift with your rotation you will also learn how to counter balance the process. Maintaining a counter balance helps tighten up the pivoting action. It also helps
sustain the integrity of the pedestal. It does so by helping stabilize and maintain a constant point of rotation. To counter balance the action the golfer learns to maintain a stationary head
position from the start of the swing until the posture is released up toward the finish. Though this is a simplistic view of counter balancing the pivot it will suffice for now. Simply realize that by
establishing a constant pivot point along with a rotary weight shift and a counter balance you will be able to maintain a truly anchored swing action; and in doing so you will create a sound
platform for rotating in posture. In the end, this process will be understood as one of the secrets to great ball striking.
As you learn to rotate around your center of gravity while counter balancing the pivot with a stationary head and synchronizing your weight shift you are actually learning to synchronize multiple
centers of rotation. You are building a pivot with the concept of a tripod center or pedestal action. Being that we take a stance with two legs, our legs support our center of gravity much like a
tripod supports a camera. You can also view it as if our legs are creating a triangular pedestal designed to hold our center of gravity in place as we rotate around it. Being that Power of 3 Golf
strives to introduce you to the biomechanics of swinging in as user friendly a process as possible I will again refrain from a detailed discussion of the math, geometry, and physics of pivoting with
this pedestal concept. Instead I will introduce you to what I call the A-Frame System. This system uses a simple triangle to view the precision of your pivoting action. Simply keep in mind that a
centered pivot loads while rotating around your body’s best pivot point and at the same time aligns your center of gravity with your axis of rotation. Your axis of rotation can be described as your
anchor line as far as your lower body is concerned, or your axis of symmetry as far as your upper body is concerned. From the transition until the point of delivery our swings store energy, and
then accumulate energy. As the swing begins delivery energy is dynamically transferred while unwinding around the forward support of the pedestal, and we do so while maintaining the
structure of the pedestal. Simply put this means the rotary action releases around the forward leg. In doing so a true swinger will continue to do so in as rotary a process as possible. With this
said, even this discussion is too technical and will be over looked by most readers. The point is, there exists math, geometry, and physics that explain why this type of pivot action seemingly
moves from one axis of rotation to another while actually maintaining a centered pivot action. In general terms, the centeredness of a two-legged pedestal action can be viewed as rotating in
posture. And one way of viewing whether you are rotating in posture is to notice whether the triangular relationship established between your feet and your swing’s counter balance point is
maintained throughout the pivot, or at least up until the swing has delivered its’ stored energy. OK, enough of that for now, the process will become clear in the A-Frame System section of this
book.
To begin the anchoring process we will discover which point of rotation best fits your unique body type. There are three possible points of rotation for pivoting your hip girdle. They are the left
hip joint, the right hip joint and your center of gravity. Biomechanically only one of these options is ideal for each golfer. This is because your body is either balanced symmetrically about the
centerline of your body, or your body has more weight on one side or the other of the centerline.
Your body’s weight distribution is organized into physiological factors and anatomical factors. For example, some people have more muscle mass on one side of the body than the either. This
is a physiological concern. Though we are encouraged to condition our bodies in such a way to keep them symmetrically balanced, most people are unable to spend the time and energy
necessary to accomplish this goal. Some golfers have more bone mass on one side of the body or the other. For example, your pelvis may be structured with more mass on one side or the
other. This is an anatomical concern. As you may have already noticed, we can more easily change the physiological factors then we can the anatomical ones. However, golfer’s anatomical
factors can be changed. For example, if a golfer has a hip replacement there certainly will be anatomical changes.
By the way, many professionals drift as compared to being anchored. When playing well they either remain sufficiently anchored, or simply time the drifting action well that week. When playing
poorly they drift in and out of their swing anchor and fail to time the drifting action. Some players are unaware of this drift while others actually focus on creating it. The point to remember here
is, drifting in the middle of the swing is problematic for swinging type actions. It is problematic because the swinging action becomes unstable while drifting. While drifting from one point to
another, the pivot action loses stability and requires a re-stabilization action before delivering the power. This is very hard to manage consistently. It is much easier to maintain a central pivot
action while anchoring it with a synchronized weight shift and a counter balance. So, although many professionals do so, they simply get away with drifting.
I’ve often been asked whether these concerns are too advanced for the average golfer. People often think these concerns are more suited for the professional golfer. In reality, the
professional golfer can get away with cheating on his or her biomechanics. The reason being that athleticism can often compensate for a deficiency in biomechanics. Additionally, professional
golfers train and play on daily basis giving them more opportunity to adjust for these deficiencies. Professional athletes are much more in tune to their bodies than recreational golfers. Being in
tune produces heightened awareness, which is used to adjust the feel needed to compensate for biomechanical deficiencies.
The average golfer is less likely to make up for biomechanical deficiencies with athleticism. Average golfers are also much less “golf-fit” than professional golfers. Studies have shown that even
professional golfers that appear to be less fit are actually stronger and more flexible than the average golfer. Being more fit also gives the professional an added advantage when it comes to
making compensations. Now some average golfers would argue that they exercise regularly and therefore are very fit. General fitness is great for maintaining good health; however it is
insufficient for the specific needs of sports. Professional athletes use sport specific training techniques specially designed to address the needs of their particular sports. Therefore, it should
be clear that professional golfers are much more equipped to compensate for biomechanical deficiencies than the average golfer. This being the case, the average golfer needs to be aware of
his or her unique biomechanical needs. This gives the average golfer the best chance of maintaining a consistent swing. With this in mind, each golfer is encouraged to identify the pivot point
that best fits his or her body type.
In summary, the process of anchoring involves defining the best point of rotation in your hips, establishing a pedestal to support your best point of rotation while synchronizing your weight shift in
a rotary manner, and then counterbalancing the pivot with a stationary head location. Keep in mind that only one of the three pivot point options fits your specific biomechanical needs perfectly,
and the one that fits perfectly is the one recommended to build your swing around. Now let’s find your anchor. On the next page you will view the picture and descriptions identifying the three
pivot point options, and then we will learn how to test each pivot point.
As mentioned on the Stage Three - Your Biomechanics web page, there are 12 biomechanical features
related to the biomechanics of a sound swing; four (4) of the features relate to the fundamentals of
Accuracy, four (4) of the features relate to the fundamentals of Power, and four (4) of the features relate to
the fundamentals of Good Feel. Also keep in mind that each of the 12 biomechanical features has 3
options. On this page we will overview the 4 Biomechanical features related to Power. Study these
features and familiarize yourself with the 3 options related to each feature. Simply familiarize yourself
with the basic patterns. If you are interested in studying them in more detail you will be able to purchase
a series of books related to the Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics. There will also be DVD's and downloads
available in the future.
related to the biomechanics of a sound swing; four (4) of the features relate to the fundamentals of
Accuracy, four (4) of the features relate to the fundamentals of Power, and four (4) of the features relate to
the fundamentals of Good Feel. Also keep in mind that each of the 12 biomechanical features has 3
options. On this page we will overview the 4 Biomechanical features related to Power. Study these
features and familiarize yourself with the 3 options related to each feature. Simply familiarize yourself
with the basic patterns. If you are interested in studying them in more detail you will be able to purchase
a series of books related to the Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics. There will also be DVD's and downloads
available in the future.
As a reminder, the Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics related to Power:
Swing Anchor – there are 3 possible ways of centering the pivot action in the hips.
Torque System – there are 3 possible means of multiplying power with torque in the pivot action.
Clearing Action – there are 3 possible ways of restoring postural alignments during the transition.
Axis of Symmetry – there are 3 possible axises of upper body (torso) rotation.
As mentioned above there are 3 options for each feature. The options for the biomechanics related to the fundamentals of
power are listed below.
Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics related to Power:
Swing Anchor – Front Hip, Center of Gravity, & Rear Hip
Torque System – Lower Body, Full Body, & Upper Body
Clearing Action – Front Hip, Tailbone, & Rear Hip
Axis of Symmetry – Sternum Line, Center Line, & Spine Line
Swing Anchor – there are 3 possible ways of centering the pivot action in the hips.
Torque System – there are 3 possible means of multiplying power with torque in the pivot action.
Clearing Action – there are 3 possible ways of restoring postural alignments during the transition.
Axis of Symmetry – there are 3 possible axises of upper body (torso) rotation.
As mentioned above there are 3 options for each feature. The options for the biomechanics related to the fundamentals of
power are listed below.
Power of 3 Golf Biomechanics related to Power:
Swing Anchor – Front Hip, Center of Gravity, & Rear Hip
Torque System – Lower Body, Full Body, & Upper Body
Clearing Action – Front Hip, Tailbone, & Rear Hip
Axis of Symmetry – Sternum Line, Center Line, & Spine Line
| Swing Anchor Biomechanics: Front Hip, Center of Gravity, & Rear Hip options |
(Left) Imagine the three basic pivot points, their locations, and how you might rotate around
them in a centered manner. In the next few sections you will learn how to isolate each pivot
point. Then you’ll learn to anchor your pivot action around that location. The Red Dot marks
the Center of Gravity as the Center Anchor Pivot Point, the Orange Dot marks the Rear
Anchor Pivot Point, and the Blue Dot marks the Front Anchor Pivot Point.
(Below) In the three pictures below each picture has a triangular overlay that helps identify
which anchor point the golfer has establish at address. (Below-Left) The the front anchor
address position. Notice how the triangle is leaning forward. (Below-Middle) The center
anchor address position. Notice how the triangle is isosceles. (Below-Right) The rear anchor
address position. Notice how the triangle is leaning rearward. Notice how in each set-up both
sides of the A-frame triangle are aligned through their respective hip joints. This is an
important feature of identifying the proper anchor address alignments for a golfer employing
a swinging style of golf stroke. Also notice how the head is positioned to the rear side of the
top of each triangle. This is a sign the golfer has the proper secondary spine tilt angle, a key
ingredient for establishing proper postural alignments.
them in a centered manner. In the next few sections you will learn how to isolate each pivot
point. Then you’ll learn to anchor your pivot action around that location. The Red Dot marks
the Center of Gravity as the Center Anchor Pivot Point, the Orange Dot marks the Rear
Anchor Pivot Point, and the Blue Dot marks the Front Anchor Pivot Point.
(Below) In the three pictures below each picture has a triangular overlay that helps identify
which anchor point the golfer has establish at address. (Below-Left) The the front anchor
address position. Notice how the triangle is leaning forward. (Below-Middle) The center
anchor address position. Notice how the triangle is isosceles. (Below-Right) The rear anchor
address position. Notice how the triangle is leaning rearward. Notice how in each set-up both
sides of the A-frame triangle are aligned through their respective hip joints. This is an
important feature of identifying the proper anchor address alignments for a golfer employing
a swinging style of golf stroke. Also notice how the head is positioned to the rear side of the
top of each triangle. This is a sign the golfer has the proper secondary spine tilt angle, a key
ingredient for establishing proper postural alignments.
Below we have provided three swing sequences. One is a front anchor swing pattern, another is a center anchor swing
pattern, and the third is a rear anchor swing pattern. As you view each of these patterns you will notice a triangular overlay to
help identify what pattern is being employed. We call this the A-Frame System. Using the A-Frames to help view what anchor
patterns are being used are very helpful in developing a truly anchored swing technique. You will notice that front anchor
swings have an overlaying triangle that leans toward the golfers front side. You will notice that center anchor swings have an
overlaying triangle that is an isosceles triangle. And, you will notice that rear anchor swings have an overlaying triangle that
leans rearward.
pattern, and the third is a rear anchor swing pattern. As you view each of these patterns you will notice a triangular overlay to
help identify what pattern is being employed. We call this the A-Frame System. Using the A-Frames to help view what anchor
patterns are being used are very helpful in developing a truly anchored swing technique. You will notice that front anchor
swings have an overlaying triangle that leans toward the golfers front side. You will notice that center anchor swings have an
overlaying triangle that is an isosceles triangle. And, you will notice that rear anchor swings have an overlaying triangle that
leans rearward.
The swing pattern to the left is an example of a training swing
used to internalize the front anchor swing pattern. Once the
training swing has been performed long enough to develop a
strong habit the players actual swing begins to display the same
alignments seen in the training swing. 1) The Front Anchor
address is established. 2) Next preset the wrist lever action that
fits your biomechanics. 3) Then twist around the front anchor
pivot point until you’ve turned fully and my front knee is
positioned directly under my front hip pivot point. 4) Transition
and restore into the preset position; still front anchor. Notice
how both sides of the A-frame triangle are aligned directly thru
both hip joints; a true sign of maintaining a pedestal pivot. 5)
From the restore position you are ready to deliver the swing’s
energy. During delivery, your weight pushes down on the front
foot as you squeeze your knees and continue to rotate inside the
A-frame triangle; still rotating around the front hip joint. 6) As the
swing releases into the full extension your body continues to
rotate around the front hip joint, and your rear hip joint rotates
through to align with the front hip joint on the front side of the A-
frame triangle. This is a sign that you have transferred energy
with a pedestal pivot action. Your head continues to counter
balance the motion through the full extension. 7) From here fully
release your posture up to the full follow-through. 8) Next finish
off the action in a vertical posture.
used to internalize the front anchor swing pattern. Once the
training swing has been performed long enough to develop a
strong habit the players actual swing begins to display the same
alignments seen in the training swing. 1) The Front Anchor
address is established. 2) Next preset the wrist lever action that
fits your biomechanics. 3) Then twist around the front anchor
pivot point until you’ve turned fully and my front knee is
positioned directly under my front hip pivot point. 4) Transition
and restore into the preset position; still front anchor. Notice
how both sides of the A-frame triangle are aligned directly thru
both hip joints; a true sign of maintaining a pedestal pivot. 5)
From the restore position you are ready to deliver the swing’s
energy. During delivery, your weight pushes down on the front
foot as you squeeze your knees and continue to rotate inside the
A-frame triangle; still rotating around the front hip joint. 6) As the
swing releases into the full extension your body continues to
rotate around the front hip joint, and your rear hip joint rotates
through to align with the front hip joint on the front side of the A-
frame triangle. This is a sign that you have transferred energy
with a pedestal pivot action. Your head continues to counter
balance the motion through the full extension. 7) From here fully
release your posture up to the full follow-through. 8) Next finish
off the action in a vertical posture.
The swing pattern to the left is an example of a training swing
used to internalize the center anchor swing pattern. Once the
training swing has been performed long enough to develop a
strong habit the players actual swing begins to display the
same alignments seen in the training swing. 1) The center
anchor address position is established. 2) Next preset your
wrist lever action that fits your biomechanics. 3) Turn to the
top in a center anchor pivot action. As you turn your arms,
hands, and club simply move away as a unit connected to my
pivot. Continue to turn until your back is facing the target. 4)
Transition and restore back into the preset position; still
center anchor. 5) From the restored preset position you are
ready to deliver the swing’s energy. During delivery, your
weight pushes down on your front foot as you squeeze your
knees and continue to rotate inside the A-frame triangle. 6)
As the swing fully releases into the full extension your center
moves in-line with the front side of the A-frame triangle. This
is a sign that you have completed the transfer of energy with
a pedestal pivot action. Your head is still counter balancing
the pivot action. 7) Once the release is complete you allow
your posture to release up to the full follow-throw. Notice how
the golfer's posture has release out of the triangle. 8) To
finish off the motion your arms return in front of your body with
the club pointing at the target. Though center anchor golfers
release their posture to the full finish, they often finish while
leaning slightly away from the target. In the picture far right
notice how the posture is straight, yet it slightly leans
rearward. This is proper finish posturing. If you arch back it
would be a Reverse-C finish and the postural release would
be incomplete.
used to internalize the center anchor swing pattern. Once the
training swing has been performed long enough to develop a
strong habit the players actual swing begins to display the
same alignments seen in the training swing. 1) The center
anchor address position is established. 2) Next preset your
wrist lever action that fits your biomechanics. 3) Turn to the
top in a center anchor pivot action. As you turn your arms,
hands, and club simply move away as a unit connected to my
pivot. Continue to turn until your back is facing the target. 4)
Transition and restore back into the preset position; still
center anchor. 5) From the restored preset position you are
ready to deliver the swing’s energy. During delivery, your
weight pushes down on your front foot as you squeeze your
knees and continue to rotate inside the A-frame triangle. 6)
As the swing fully releases into the full extension your center
moves in-line with the front side of the A-frame triangle. This
is a sign that you have completed the transfer of energy with
a pedestal pivot action. Your head is still counter balancing
the pivot action. 7) Once the release is complete you allow
your posture to release up to the full follow-throw. Notice how
the golfer's posture has release out of the triangle. 8) To
finish off the motion your arms return in front of your body with
the club pointing at the target. Though center anchor golfers
release their posture to the full finish, they often finish while
leaning slightly away from the target. In the picture far right
notice how the posture is straight, yet it slightly leans
rearward. This is proper finish posturing. If you arch back it
would be a Reverse-C finish and the postural release would
be incomplete.
The swing pattern to the left is an example of a training swing
used to internalize the rear anchor swing pattern. Once the
training swing has been performed long enough to develop a
strong habit the players actual swing begins to display the
same alignments seen in the training swing. 1) The Rear
Anchor address is established. 2) Next preset the wrist lever
action that fits your biomechanics. 3) Then turn around your
rear anchor pivot point until you’ve turned fully and your front
shoulder is positioned over my rear foot. 4) Transition and
restore into the preset position; still rear anchor. 5) From the
restored preset position you are ready to deliver the swing’s
energy. During delivery, your weight pushes down on your
front foot as you squeeze your knees and continue to rotate
inside the A-frame triangle. 6) As the swing fully releases into
the full extension your rear hip moves in-line with the front side
of the A-frame triangle. This is a sign that you have completed
the transfer of energy with a pedestal pivot action. Your head
is still counter balancing the pivot action. 7) Once the release
is complete allow your posture to release up to the full follow-
throw. Notice how the golfer's postural alignments have
released out of the triangle. 8) To finish off the motion your
arms return in front of your body with the club pointing at the
target. In the picture far right notice how the posture is
vertical. This is proper finish posturing. If you arch back it
would be a Reverse-C finish and the postural release would
be incomplete.
used to internalize the rear anchor swing pattern. Once the
training swing has been performed long enough to develop a
strong habit the players actual swing begins to display the
same alignments seen in the training swing. 1) The Rear
Anchor address is established. 2) Next preset the wrist lever
action that fits your biomechanics. 3) Then turn around your
rear anchor pivot point until you’ve turned fully and your front
shoulder is positioned over my rear foot. 4) Transition and
restore into the preset position; still rear anchor. 5) From the
restored preset position you are ready to deliver the swing’s
energy. During delivery, your weight pushes down on your
front foot as you squeeze your knees and continue to rotate
inside the A-frame triangle. 6) As the swing fully releases into
the full extension your rear hip moves in-line with the front side
of the A-frame triangle. This is a sign that you have completed
the transfer of energy with a pedestal pivot action. Your head
is still counter balancing the pivot action. 7) Once the release
is complete allow your posture to release up to the full follow-
throw. Notice how the golfer's postural alignments have
released out of the triangle. 8) To finish off the motion your
arms return in front of your body with the club pointing at the
target. In the picture far right notice how the posture is
vertical. This is proper finish posturing. If you arch back it
would be a Reverse-C finish and the postural release would
be incomplete.
| Torque System Biomechanics: Lower Body, Full Body, & Upper Body options |
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| New Horizons Golf Approach I n n o v a t i v e C o a c h i n g F o r G o l f e r s |
As we continue our study of the biomechanics related to Power we need to discuss the concept of how torque is developed in the golf stroke. In
general, torque has been taught as a concept of "Coil" in the backstroke. This concept was largely popularized by Jim McLean's "X-Factor." The
basic idea is to keep the lower body quiet and then coil the shoulders above the relatively stationary hips, then creating a differential angle between
the hips and shoulders. When viewed from above the line through the hips crosses over the line across the shoulders and the two lines create an X.
Though this basic theory is to create the differential in the backstroke, many accomplished golfers have created it during the transition and/or
downswing. Ed Tischler has taught this concept, one he calls "transitional separation" for over 20 years, and Jim McLean touched on this concept in
his study the "Y-Factor."
These two concepts generally comprise the traditional views of how torque is developed in the golf stroke, and though they may appear to be two
different options, they are simply applications of the same option. Whether torque is developed in the backstroke, during the transition, during the
downswing, or any combination of the three is simply an application of the same principle or option. The application is simply the individual’s best
means of utilizing the principle. Once again, the three principle options for torque are: Lower Body, Full Body, Upper Body. Below we will provide a
sequence of each along with descriptions to clarify the difference between the three options. Once again, all three are valid options, and all three have
a variety of applications that make them available for the golfer to use. The question becomes which one fits your particular biomechanical needs.
general, torque has been taught as a concept of "Coil" in the backstroke. This concept was largely popularized by Jim McLean's "X-Factor." The
basic idea is to keep the lower body quiet and then coil the shoulders above the relatively stationary hips, then creating a differential angle between
the hips and shoulders. When viewed from above the line through the hips crosses over the line across the shoulders and the two lines create an X.
Though this basic theory is to create the differential in the backstroke, many accomplished golfers have created it during the transition and/or
downswing. Ed Tischler has taught this concept, one he calls "transitional separation" for over 20 years, and Jim McLean touched on this concept in
his study the "Y-Factor."
These two concepts generally comprise the traditional views of how torque is developed in the golf stroke, and though they may appear to be two
different options, they are simply applications of the same option. Whether torque is developed in the backstroke, during the transition, during the
downswing, or any combination of the three is simply an application of the same principle or option. The application is simply the individual’s best
means of utilizing the principle. Once again, the three principle options for torque are: Lower Body, Full Body, Upper Body. Below we will provide a
sequence of each along with descriptions to clarify the difference between the three options. Once again, all three are valid options, and all three have
a variety of applications that make them available for the golfer to use. The question becomes which one fits your particular biomechanical needs.
The sequence to the left shows the lower torque option
as it is applied during the backstroke. Notice how the
stomach and chest seem to turn away from the address
position at nearly the same rate and degree. The hands
and club strive to move away in one piece as well. The
golfer's feet remain securely planted so that a significant
amount of torque can develop in the lower body. As the
hips turn, the legs develop torque. As the golfer
completes the backstroke the hips and chest have
turned to nearly the same degree. In the pictures above
EA Tischler is flexible enough that his shoulders turn a
little more than his hips. Even so he performed the
action as a lower torque action. The additional upper
body windup was do to flexibility. Most lower torque
golfers are less flexible between the hips and shoulders
and therefore do best to maximize torque with the lower
body action. By the top of the backstroke the lower
torque golfer's legs will feel tremendous resistance
through significant torque.
as it is applied during the backstroke. Notice how the
stomach and chest seem to turn away from the address
position at nearly the same rate and degree. The hands
and club strive to move away in one piece as well. The
golfer's feet remain securely planted so that a significant
amount of torque can develop in the lower body. As the
hips turn, the legs develop torque. As the golfer
completes the backstroke the hips and chest have
turned to nearly the same degree. In the pictures above
EA Tischler is flexible enough that his shoulders turn a
little more than his hips. Even so he performed the
action as a lower torque action. The additional upper
body windup was do to flexibility. Most lower torque
golfers are less flexible between the hips and shoulders
and therefore do best to maximize torque with the lower
body action. By the top of the backstroke the lower
torque golfer's legs will feel tremendous resistance
through significant torque.
The sequence to the left shows the lower torque option as it
is applied during the backstroke. Notice how the stomach
and chest seem to turn away from the address position at
nearly the same rate and degree. The hands and club
strive to move away in one piece as well. The golfer's feet
remain securely planted so that a significant amount of
torque can develop in the lower body. As the hips turn, the
legs develop torque. As the golfer completes the
backstroke the hips and chest have turned to nearly the
same degree. In the pictures above EA Tischler is flexible
enough that his shoulders turn a little more than his hips.
Even so he performed the action as a lower torque action.
The additional upper body windup was do to flexibility.
Most lower torque golfers are less flexible between the hips
and shoulders and therefore do best to maximize torque
with the lower body action. By the top of the backstroke the
lower torque golfer's legs will feel tremendous resistance
through significant torque.
is applied during the backstroke. Notice how the stomach
and chest seem to turn away from the address position at
nearly the same rate and degree. The hands and club
strive to move away in one piece as well. The golfer's feet
remain securely planted so that a significant amount of
torque can develop in the lower body. As the hips turn, the
legs develop torque. As the golfer completes the
backstroke the hips and chest have turned to nearly the
same degree. In the pictures above EA Tischler is flexible
enough that his shoulders turn a little more than his hips.
Even so he performed the action as a lower torque action.
The additional upper body windup was do to flexibility.
Most lower torque golfers are less flexible between the hips
and shoulders and therefore do best to maximize torque
with the lower body action. By the top of the backstroke the
lower torque golfer's legs will feel tremendous resistance
through significant torque.
The sequence to the left shows the upper torque option as it
is applied during the backstroke. The backstroke is
performed with a relatively quiet lower body. From the
address position the shoulders begin to coil above the
stationary hips. As the shoulder continue to coil they will pull
the hips into action as soon as the golfer reaches the natural
differential between the hips and shoulder as provided by
the golfer's unique level of flexibility. In the middle picture the
hips have only moved slightly while the shoulders have
already turned 45 degrees. At the top of the backstroke the
shoulders have turned significantly more than 90 degrees
and the hips have only been pulled into a 45 degree angle.
In upper torque golfers the will turn a maximum of 45
degrees while the shoulders will turn a minimum of 90
degrees. This option requires extreme conditioning. The
golfer must be both flexible enough and strong enough in the
core to perform the procedure. It also helps if you have fast
twitch muscles to start the transition and forward swing.
Since the lower body remains relatively in active, the forward
motion must be jump started, for lack of a better phrase.
However, if upper body torque fits you needs you will find it a
powerful and effective action.
is applied during the backstroke. The backstroke is
performed with a relatively quiet lower body. From the
address position the shoulders begin to coil above the
stationary hips. As the shoulder continue to coil they will pull
the hips into action as soon as the golfer reaches the natural
differential between the hips and shoulder as provided by
the golfer's unique level of flexibility. In the middle picture the
hips have only moved slightly while the shoulders have
already turned 45 degrees. At the top of the backstroke the
shoulders have turned significantly more than 90 degrees
and the hips have only been pulled into a 45 degree angle.
In upper torque golfers the will turn a maximum of 45
degrees while the shoulders will turn a minimum of 90
degrees. This option requires extreme conditioning. The
golfer must be both flexible enough and strong enough in the
core to perform the procedure. It also helps if you have fast
twitch muscles to start the transition and forward swing.
Since the lower body remains relatively in active, the forward
motion must be jump started, for lack of a better phrase.
However, if upper body torque fits you needs you will find it a
powerful and effective action.
The sequence to the left shows the upper torque option as it
is applied during the backstroke. The backstroke is
performed with a relatively quiet lower body. From the
address position the shoulders begin to coil above the
stationary hips. As the shoulder continue to coil they will pull
the hips into action as soon as the golfer reaches the natural
differential between the hips and shoulder as provided by
the golfer's unique level of flexibility. In the middle picture the
hips have only moved slightly while the shoulders have
already turned 45 degrees. At the top of the backstroke the
shoulders have turned significantly more than 90 degrees
and the hips have only been pulled into a 45 degree angle.
In upper torque golfers the will turn a maximum of 45
degrees while the shoulders will turn a minimum of 90
degrees. This option requires extreme conditioning. The
golfer must be both flexible enough and strong enough in the
core to perform the procedure. It also helps if you have fast
twitch muscles to start the transition and forward swing.
Since the lower body remains relatively in active, the forward
motion must be jump started, for lack of a better phrase.
However, if upper body torque fits you needs you will find it a
powerful and effective action.
is applied during the backstroke. The backstroke is
performed with a relatively quiet lower body. From the
address position the shoulders begin to coil above the
stationary hips. As the shoulder continue to coil they will pull
the hips into action as soon as the golfer reaches the natural
differential between the hips and shoulder as provided by
the golfer's unique level of flexibility. In the middle picture the
hips have only moved slightly while the shoulders have
already turned 45 degrees. At the top of the backstroke the
shoulders have turned significantly more than 90 degrees
and the hips have only been pulled into a 45 degree angle.
In upper torque golfers the will turn a maximum of 45
degrees while the shoulders will turn a minimum of 90
degrees. This option requires extreme conditioning. The
golfer must be both flexible enough and strong enough in the
core to perform the procedure. It also helps if you have fast
twitch muscles to start the transition and forward swing.
Since the lower body remains relatively in active, the forward
motion must be jump started, for lack of a better phrase.
However, if upper body torque fits you needs you will find it a
powerful and effective action.
The sequence to the left shows the full torque option as it is applied
in the backstroke. This options combines the two previous options.
The feet feel very anchored to the ground. The shoulders turn
generously during the takeaway and the hips are allowed to turn
generously until they reach a natural, yet resisted, full turn. When
the hips reach their natural range of motion the lower body
develops significant torque. The shoulders continue to turn until
they reach their full range of motion and there is a significant
separation between the angles of the hips and shoulders at the top
of the backstroke. At the top of the backstroke the hips will turn at
least 45 degrees and the shoulders will turn at least an additional
45 degrees. Notice how you can see EA's back at the top of the
swing. You can also see his hips have turned generously. His legs
also feel very tight from being wound up. Using the full torque
option gives the golfer the best opportunity of maximum effortless
power. However it is only recommended if it fits your biomechanical
needs. This option, as with the upper body option, requires
tremendous strength and flexibility with regard to the core muscles.
Keep in mind that only one of the options fits your needs. If you
have short torso, or are lacking either flexibility or strength in the
core area, then the lower body torque option is probably fit for your
needs. The upper body torque option requires strength, flexibility
and fast twitch muscles. The full body torque option requires
strength and flexibility and can be utilized without fast twitch
muscles. Once again the key is to discover which one fits your
unique biomechanical needs.
in the backstroke. This options combines the two previous options.
The feet feel very anchored to the ground. The shoulders turn
generously during the takeaway and the hips are allowed to turn
generously until they reach a natural, yet resisted, full turn. When
the hips reach their natural range of motion the lower body
develops significant torque. The shoulders continue to turn until
they reach their full range of motion and there is a significant
separation between the angles of the hips and shoulders at the top
of the backstroke. At the top of the backstroke the hips will turn at
least 45 degrees and the shoulders will turn at least an additional
45 degrees. Notice how you can see EA's back at the top of the
swing. You can also see his hips have turned generously. His legs
also feel very tight from being wound up. Using the full torque
option gives the golfer the best opportunity of maximum effortless
power. However it is only recommended if it fits your biomechanical
needs. This option, as with the upper body option, requires
tremendous strength and flexibility with regard to the core muscles.
Keep in mind that only one of the options fits your needs. If you
have short torso, or are lacking either flexibility or strength in the
core area, then the lower body torque option is probably fit for your
needs. The upper body torque option requires strength, flexibility
and fast twitch muscles. The full body torque option requires
strength and flexibility and can be utilized without fast twitch
muscles. Once again the key is to discover which one fits your
unique biomechanical needs.
The sequence to the left shows the full torque option as it is
applied in the backstroke. This options combines the two previous
options. The feet feel very anchored to the ground. The
shoulders turn generously during the takeaway and the hips are
allowed to turn generously until they reach a natural, yet resisted,
full turn. When the hips reach their natural range of motion the
lower body develops significant torque. The shoulders continue to
turn until they reach their full range of motion and there is a
significant separation between the angles of the hips and
shoulders at the top of the backstroke. At the top of the
backstroke the hips will turn at least 45 degrees and the
shoulders will turn at least an additional 45 degrees. Notice how
you can see EA's back at the top of the swing. You can also see
his hips have turned generously. His legs also feel very tight from
being wound up. Using the full torque option gives the golfer the
best opportunity of maximum effortless power. However it is only
recommended if it fits your biomechanical needs. This option, as
with the upper body option, requires tremendous strength and
flexibility with regard to the core muscles. Keep in mind that only
one of the options fits your needs. If you have short torso, or are
lacking either flexibility or strength in the core area, then the lower
body torque option is probably fit for your needs. The upper body
torque option requires strength, flexibility and fast twitch muscles.
The full body torque option requires strength and flexibility and can
be utilized without fast twitch muscles. Once again the key is to
discover which one fits your unique biomechanical needs.
applied in the backstroke. This options combines the two previous
options. The feet feel very anchored to the ground. The
shoulders turn generously during the takeaway and the hips are
allowed to turn generously until they reach a natural, yet resisted,
full turn. When the hips reach their natural range of motion the
lower body develops significant torque. The shoulders continue to
turn until they reach their full range of motion and there is a
significant separation between the angles of the hips and
shoulders at the top of the backstroke. At the top of the
backstroke the hips will turn at least 45 degrees and the
shoulders will turn at least an additional 45 degrees. Notice how
you can see EA's back at the top of the swing. You can also see
his hips have turned generously. His legs also feel very tight from
being wound up. Using the full torque option gives the golfer the
best opportunity of maximum effortless power. However it is only
recommended if it fits your biomechanical needs. This option, as
with the upper body option, requires tremendous strength and
flexibility with regard to the core muscles. Keep in mind that only
one of the options fits your needs. If you have short torso, or are
lacking either flexibility or strength in the core area, then the lower
body torque option is probably fit for your needs. The upper body
torque option requires strength, flexibility and fast twitch muscles.
The full body torque option requires strength and flexibility and can
be utilized without fast twitch muscles. Once again the key is to
discover which one fits your unique biomechanical needs.
| Clearing Action Biomechanics: Front Hip, Tailbone, & Rear Hip options |
As we begin to discuss the topic of clearing it seems appropriate to point out the it is a largely misunderstood concept. Simply
put, clearing is the ability to transition in such a way to restore the postural alignments you maintained in the backstroke,
granted that the proper postural alignments were maintained in the backstroke. I like to call the process of clearing, "restoring."
This is because the body strives to restore its' address alignments before the swing reaches the delivery point. We will
discuss this concept in detail throughout the series of Power of 3 Golf books dedicated to the Secrets of Owning Your Swing.
For now we will study the general concept of clearing as it relates to the 3 basic options of Front Hip, Tailbone, and Rear Hip
clearing actions.
put, clearing is the ability to transition in such a way to restore the postural alignments you maintained in the backstroke,
granted that the proper postural alignments were maintained in the backstroke. I like to call the process of clearing, "restoring."
This is because the body strives to restore its' address alignments before the swing reaches the delivery point. We will
discuss this concept in detail throughout the series of Power of 3 Golf books dedicated to the Secrets of Owning Your Swing.
For now we will study the general concept of clearing as it relates to the 3 basic options of Front Hip, Tailbone, and Rear Hip
clearing actions.
(Left) We can view the Front Hip clearing option from the rear
view. Notice how there is an orange stick marking the position
of the front hip at address. As the golfer performs the
backstroke the hips turn in the manner that fits his
biomechanics, then during, the transition from backstroke to
down stroke the front hip rotates in such a way to push back
onto the stick "restoring" very close to its' initial alignment at
address. As the stroke continues through impact the front hip
continues to stay pinned against the stick. We often talk about
the golfer's rear end being up against a wall at address, then it
rotates off the wall in the backstroke, followed by "restoring"
onto the wall during the transition, and finally the front hip
continues to push up against, or in some cases through the
wall, during the impact interval. The main thing for front hip
clear golfers to remember is that the front hip is doing the work
of clearing.
view. Notice how there is an orange stick marking the position
of the front hip at address. As the golfer performs the
backstroke the hips turn in the manner that fits his
biomechanics, then during, the transition from backstroke to
down stroke the front hip rotates in such a way to push back
onto the stick "restoring" very close to its' initial alignment at
address. As the stroke continues through impact the front hip
continues to stay pinned against the stick. We often talk about
the golfer's rear end being up against a wall at address, then it
rotates off the wall in the backstroke, followed by "restoring"
onto the wall during the transition, and finally the front hip
continues to push up against, or in some cases through the
wall, during the impact interval. The main thing for front hip
clear golfers to remember is that the front hip is doing the work
of clearing.
(Above) We can view the Front Hip clearing option from the down the line view. Notice how there is an orange stick marking the position of the front hip at address. As
the golfer performs the backstroke the hips turn in the manner that fits his biomechanics, then during, the transition from backstroke to down stroke the front hip rotates
in such a way to push back onto the stick "restoring" very close to its' initial alignment at address. As the stroke continues through impact the front hip continues to stay
pinned against the stick. We often talk about the golfer's rear end being up against a wall at address, then it rotates off the wall in the backstroke, followed by
"restoring" onto the wall during the transition, and finally the front hip continues to push up against, or in some cases through the wall, during the impact interval. The
main thing for front hip clear golfers to remember is that the front hip is doing the work of clearing. From this view we have added blue line in the 2nd and 4th pictures.
The line in the 2nd picture marks where the front hip has rotated to during the backstroke. In picture 4 you can see that the clearing of the front hip up against the stick,
or imaginary wall, has made room for the rear hip to rotate inside the same mark during the impact interval. If the rear hip moves outside the mark, and closer to the
ball, the stroke path will need to compensate. The path will either push out to the ball causing a block, or the dreaded "shank," or the hands will flip the club in an effort to
save the shot. This last option causes hooks and pulls unless it is timed with split second manipulation. Keep in mind, since the rear end rotates off the wall during the
backstroke it is very common for golfers to leave it off the wall during the transition; thus failing to restore the proper postural alignments. Failing to restore is a lazy
move, however it is also an easy move. Guard against it!
the golfer performs the backstroke the hips turn in the manner that fits his biomechanics, then during, the transition from backstroke to down stroke the front hip rotates
in such a way to push back onto the stick "restoring" very close to its' initial alignment at address. As the stroke continues through impact the front hip continues to stay
pinned against the stick. We often talk about the golfer's rear end being up against a wall at address, then it rotates off the wall in the backstroke, followed by
"restoring" onto the wall during the transition, and finally the front hip continues to push up against, or in some cases through the wall, during the impact interval. The
main thing for front hip clear golfers to remember is that the front hip is doing the work of clearing. From this view we have added blue line in the 2nd and 4th pictures.
The line in the 2nd picture marks where the front hip has rotated to during the backstroke. In picture 4 you can see that the clearing of the front hip up against the stick,
or imaginary wall, has made room for the rear hip to rotate inside the same mark during the impact interval. If the rear hip moves outside the mark, and closer to the
ball, the stroke path will need to compensate. The path will either push out to the ball causing a block, or the dreaded "shank," or the hands will flip the club in an effort to
save the shot. This last option causes hooks and pulls unless it is timed with split second manipulation. Keep in mind, since the rear end rotates off the wall during the
backstroke it is very common for golfers to leave it off the wall during the transition; thus failing to restore the proper postural alignments. Failing to restore is a lazy
move, however it is also an easy move. Guard against it!
(Left) we can view the Tailbone clearing option from the rear view.
Notice how there is an orange stick marking the position of the
tailbone at address. As the golfer performs the backstroke the hips
turn in the manner that fits his biomechanics, then during, the
transition from backstroke to down stroke the tailbone rotates in
such a way to push back onto the stick "restoring" very close to its'
initial alignment at address. As the stroke continues through
impact the tailbone continues to stay pinned against the stick. We
often talk about the golfer's rear end being up against a wall at
address, then it rotates off the wall in the backstroke, followed by
"restoring" onto the wall during the transition, and finally the
tailbone continues to push up against wall during the impact
interval. The main thing for tailbone clear golfers to remember is
that the hips are restoring the tailbone in a centered manner.
Notice how there is an orange stick marking the position of the
tailbone at address. As the golfer performs the backstroke the hips
turn in the manner that fits his biomechanics, then during, the
transition from backstroke to down stroke the tailbone rotates in
such a way to push back onto the stick "restoring" very close to its'
initial alignment at address. As the stroke continues through
impact the tailbone continues to stay pinned against the stick. We
often talk about the golfer's rear end being up against a wall at
address, then it rotates off the wall in the backstroke, followed by
"restoring" onto the wall during the transition, and finally the
tailbone continues to push up against wall during the impact
interval. The main thing for tailbone clear golfers to remember is
that the hips are restoring the tailbone in a centered manner.
Above we can view the Tailbone clearing option from the down the line view. Notice how there is a orange stick marking the position of the tailbone at address. As the
golfer performs the backstroke the hips turn in the manner that fits his biomechanics, then during, the transition from backstroke to down stroke the tailbone rotates in such
a way to push back onto the stick "restoring" very close to its' initial alignment at address. As the stroke continues through impact the tailbone continues to stay pinned
against the stick. We often talk about the golfer's rear end being up against a wall at address, then it rotates off the wall in the backstroke, followed by "restoring" onto the
wall during the transition, and finally the tailbone continues to push up against the wall during the impact interval. The main thing for tailbone clear golfers to remember is
that the tailbone is doing the work of clearing. From view we have added a blue line in the 2nd and 4th pictures. The line in the 2nd picture marks where the front hip has
rotated to during the backstroke. In picture 4 you can see that the clearing of the tailbone up against the stick, or imaginary wall, has made room for the rear hip to rotate
inside the same mark during the impact interval. If the rear hip moves outside the mark, and closer to the ball, the swing path will need to compensate. The swing path will
either push out to the ball causing a block, or the dreaded "shank," or the hands will flip the club in an effort to save the shot. This last option causes hooks and pulls
unless it is timed with split second manipulation. Keep in mind, since the rear end rotates off the wall during the backstroke it is very common for golfers to leave it off the
wall during the transition; thus failing to restore the proper postural alignments. Failing to restore is a lazy move, however it is also an easy move. So golfers often do so
without knowing.
golfer performs the backstroke the hips turn in the manner that fits his biomechanics, then during, the transition from backstroke to down stroke the tailbone rotates in such
a way to push back onto the stick "restoring" very close to its' initial alignment at address. As the stroke continues through impact the tailbone continues to stay pinned
against the stick. We often talk about the golfer's rear end being up against a wall at address, then it rotates off the wall in the backstroke, followed by "restoring" onto the
wall during the transition, and finally the tailbone continues to push up against the wall during the impact interval. The main thing for tailbone clear golfers to remember is
that the tailbone is doing the work of clearing. From view we have added a blue line in the 2nd and 4th pictures. The line in the 2nd picture marks where the front hip has
rotated to during the backstroke. In picture 4 you can see that the clearing of the tailbone up against the stick, or imaginary wall, has made room for the rear hip to rotate
inside the same mark during the impact interval. If the rear hip moves outside the mark, and closer to the ball, the swing path will need to compensate. The swing path will
either push out to the ball causing a block, or the dreaded "shank," or the hands will flip the club in an effort to save the shot. This last option causes hooks and pulls
unless it is timed with split second manipulation. Keep in mind, since the rear end rotates off the wall during the backstroke it is very common for golfers to leave it off the
wall during the transition; thus failing to restore the proper postural alignments. Failing to restore is a lazy move, however it is also an easy move. So golfers often do so
without knowing.
(Left) we can view the Rear Hip clearing option from the rear view.
Notice how there is an orange stick marking the position of the rear
hip at address. As the golfer performs the backstroke the hips turn
in the manner that fits his biomechanics, then during, the transition
from backstroke to down stroke the rear hip rotates in such a way to
drive straight through to where the front hip was at the top of the
backstroke. Notice how the rear hip is on the wall at the top of the
backstroke. Therefore it only needs to stay on the wall briefly before
driving through toward the front hip location. As the stroke continues
through impact the rear hip rotates through in such a way to pin the
front hip back against the stick. We often talk about the golfer's rear
end being up against a wall at address, then it rotates off the wall in
the backstroke, followed by "restoring" onto the wall during the
transition, and finally the rear hip continues to drive through pushing
the front hip up against wall during the impact interval. The main
thing for rear hip clear golfers to remember is that the rear hip does
all the work during the clearing action.
Notice how there is an orange stick marking the position of the rear
hip at address. As the golfer performs the backstroke the hips turn
in the manner that fits his biomechanics, then during, the transition
from backstroke to down stroke the rear hip rotates in such a way to
drive straight through to where the front hip was at the top of the
backstroke. Notice how the rear hip is on the wall at the top of the
backstroke. Therefore it only needs to stay on the wall briefly before
driving through toward the front hip location. As the stroke continues
through impact the rear hip rotates through in such a way to pin the
front hip back against the stick. We often talk about the golfer's rear
end being up against a wall at address, then it rotates off the wall in
the backstroke, followed by "restoring" onto the wall during the
transition, and finally the rear hip continues to drive through pushing
the front hip up against wall during the impact interval. The main
thing for rear hip clear golfers to remember is that the rear hip does
all the work during the clearing action.
Above we can view the Rear Hip clearing option from the rear view. Notice how there is a orange stick marking the position of the rear hip at address. As the
golfer performs the backstroke the hips turn in the manner that fits his biomechanics, then during, the transition from backstroke to down stroke the rear hip rotates
in such a way to drive straight through to where the front hip was at the top of the backstroke. Notice how the rear hip is on the wall at the top of the backstroke.
Therefore it only need to stay on the wall briefly before driving through toward the front hip location. As the stroke continues through impact the rear hip rotates
through in such a way to pin the front hip back against the stick. We often talk about the golfer's rear end being up against a wall at address, then it rotates off the
wall in the backstroke, followed by "restoring" onto the wall during the transition, and finally the rear hip continues to drive through pushing the front hip up against
wall during the impact interval. The main thing for rear hip clear golfers to remember is that the rear hip does all the work during the clearing action. From view we
have added a blue line in the 2nd and 4th pictures. The line in the 2nd picture marks where the front hip has rotated to during the backstroke. In picture 4 you can
see that the clearing of the rear hip drives through in such a way to move straight toward where the front hip was in picture 2. We can see the rear hip up against
the stick, or imaginary wall, in picture 2. The rear hip clearing action has pushed the rear end back up against the wall in picture 3, and the rear hip is moving into
position to replace the front hip in picture 4. This clearing action has made room for the rear hip to rotate inside the mark during the impact interval. If the rear hip
moves outside the mark and closer to the ball, the stroke path will need to compensate. The path will either push out to the ball causing a block or the dreaded
"shank," or the hands will flip the club in an effort to save the shot. This last option causes hooks and pulls unless it is timed with split second manipulation. Keep
in mind, since the rear end rotates off the wall during the backstroke it is very common for golfers to leave it off the wall during the transition; thus failing to restore
the proper postural alignments. Failing to restore is a lazy move, however it is also an easy move. So golfers often do so without knowing.
golfer performs the backstroke the hips turn in the manner that fits his biomechanics, then during, the transition from backstroke to down stroke the rear hip rotates
in such a way to drive straight through to where the front hip was at the top of the backstroke. Notice how the rear hip is on the wall at the top of the backstroke.
Therefore it only need to stay on the wall briefly before driving through toward the front hip location. As the stroke continues through impact the rear hip rotates
through in such a way to pin the front hip back against the stick. We often talk about the golfer's rear end being up against a wall at address, then it rotates off the
wall in the backstroke, followed by "restoring" onto the wall during the transition, and finally the rear hip continues to drive through pushing the front hip up against
wall during the impact interval. The main thing for rear hip clear golfers to remember is that the rear hip does all the work during the clearing action. From view we
have added a blue line in the 2nd and 4th pictures. The line in the 2nd picture marks where the front hip has rotated to during the backstroke. In picture 4 you can
see that the clearing of the rear hip drives through in such a way to move straight toward where the front hip was in picture 2. We can see the rear hip up against
the stick, or imaginary wall, in picture 2. The rear hip clearing action has pushed the rear end back up against the wall in picture 3, and the rear hip is moving into
position to replace the front hip in picture 4. This clearing action has made room for the rear hip to rotate inside the mark during the impact interval. If the rear hip
moves outside the mark and closer to the ball, the stroke path will need to compensate. The path will either push out to the ball causing a block or the dreaded
"shank," or the hands will flip the club in an effort to save the shot. This last option causes hooks and pulls unless it is timed with split second manipulation. Keep
in mind, since the rear end rotates off the wall during the backstroke it is very common for golfers to leave it off the wall during the transition; thus failing to restore
the proper postural alignments. Failing to restore is a lazy move, however it is also an easy move. So golfers often do so without knowing.
| Axis of Symmetry Biomechanics: Sternum Line, Center Line, & Spine Line options |
As with clearing options, axis of symmetry options are also very misunderstood. In traditional teaching the spine is the only
axis of symmetry considered as an axis to rotate around. In reality there are 3 different options for the upper body's axis of
symmetry. We call these three options the spine line, the center line, and the spine line. With the proper primary and
secondary tilt alignments established and maintained all three axis' can be used with proper posturing being maintained.
axis of symmetry considered as an axis to rotate around. In reality there are 3 different options for the upper body's axis of
symmetry. We call these three options the spine line, the center line, and the spine line. With the proper primary and
secondary tilt alignments established and maintained all three axis' can be used with proper posturing being maintained.
(Left) We can see the Sternum Line option from the front view. This option is
largely misunderstood because it is mistaken as a reverse pivot action.
However, as you can see the golfer sets up with sufficient secondary spine tilt
and maintains that tilt while rotating precisely in posture around the sternum
line. Another physical issue that makes the illusion of a reverse pivot is the
manner in which the spine twists. The lower vertebrae only bend side to side
of front to back without significant torque. The upper vertebrae however are
designed to bend and twist. So, as the upper vertebrae twist the top of the
spine often torques rearward making the illusion of a reverse pivot. In the
pictures above we can see that with proper postural alignments the golfer can
still use the sternum as the axis of symmetry. The orange line shows a
relatively vertical axis marking the where the axis line would be without
secondary spine tilt. Once secondary spine tilt is established the sternum line
becomes the axis of symmetry at setup. The black line shows the spine angle
at address, as marked from the sternum to the center of the hips. As the torso
rotates it pivots around that line. The yellow line designates the spine line at
the top of the backstroke. Notice how the black line and yellow line are
parallel to each other showing that the proper postural angles are maintained.
The blue line marks the actual outside of the hip line showing that the hips
rotate in posture without reverse pivoting or swaying.
largely misunderstood because it is mistaken as a reverse pivot action.
However, as you can see the golfer sets up with sufficient secondary spine tilt
and maintains that tilt while rotating precisely in posture around the sternum
line. Another physical issue that makes the illusion of a reverse pivot is the
manner in which the spine twists. The lower vertebrae only bend side to side
of front to back without significant torque. The upper vertebrae however are
designed to bend and twist. So, as the upper vertebrae twist the top of the
spine often torques rearward making the illusion of a reverse pivot. In the
pictures above we can see that with proper postural alignments the golfer can
still use the sternum as the axis of symmetry. The orange line shows a
relatively vertical axis marking the where the axis line would be without
secondary spine tilt. Once secondary spine tilt is established the sternum line
becomes the axis of symmetry at setup. The black line shows the spine angle
at address, as marked from the sternum to the center of the hips. As the torso
rotates it pivots around that line. The yellow line designates the spine line at
the top of the backstroke. Notice how the black line and yellow line are
parallel to each other showing that the proper postural angles are maintained.
The blue line marks the actual outside of the hip line showing that the hips
rotate in posture without reverse pivoting or swaying.
(Left) We can see the Sternum Line option from the rear view. This option is
largely misunderstood because it is mistaken as a reverse pivot action.
However, as you can see the golfer sets up with sufficient secondary spine tilt
and maintains that tilt while rotating precisely in posture around the sternum
line. Another physical issue that makes the illusion of a reverse pivot is the
manner in which the spine twists. The lower vertebrae only bend side to side of
front to back without significant torque. The upper vertebrae however are
designed to bend and twist. So, as the upper vertebrae twist the top of the
spine often torques rearward making the illusion of a reverse pivot. In the
pictures above we can see that with proper postural alignments the golfer can
still use the sternum as the axis of symmetry. The orange line shows a relatively
vertical axis marking the where the axis line would be without secondary spine
tilt. Once secondary spine tilt is established the sternum line becomes the axis
of symmetry at setup. The black line shows the spine angle at address, as
marked from the top of the spine through the center of the hips. As the torso
rotates it pivots around that line. The yellow line designates the spine line at the
top of the backstroke. Notice how the spine line is the black line at address and
moves to the yellow line at the top of the backstroke. You can see that action
has been performed around the sternum line. Also, notice how the black line
and yellow line are parallel to each other showing that the proper postural
angles are maintained. The blue line marks the actual outside of the hip line
showing that the hips rotate in posture without reverse pivoting or swaying.
largely misunderstood because it is mistaken as a reverse pivot action.
However, as you can see the golfer sets up with sufficient secondary spine tilt
and maintains that tilt while rotating precisely in posture around the sternum
line. Another physical issue that makes the illusion of a reverse pivot is the
manner in which the spine twists. The lower vertebrae only bend side to side of
front to back without significant torque. The upper vertebrae however are
designed to bend and twist. So, as the upper vertebrae twist the top of the
spine often torques rearward making the illusion of a reverse pivot. In the
pictures above we can see that with proper postural alignments the golfer can
still use the sternum as the axis of symmetry. The orange line shows a relatively
vertical axis marking the where the axis line would be without secondary spine
tilt. Once secondary spine tilt is established the sternum line becomes the axis
of symmetry at setup. The black line shows the spine angle at address, as
marked from the top of the spine through the center of the hips. As the torso
rotates it pivots around that line. The yellow line designates the spine line at the
top of the backstroke. Notice how the spine line is the black line at address and
moves to the yellow line at the top of the backstroke. You can see that action
has been performed around the sternum line. Also, notice how the black line
and yellow line are parallel to each other showing that the proper postural
angles are maintained. The blue line marks the actual outside of the hip line
showing that the hips rotate in posture without reverse pivoting or swaying.
(Left) We can view the Center Line as the Axis of Symmetry. This time we are
viewing it from the face on view. The pictures above are of a center anchor center
line axis of symmetry pattern. With this in mind there is less secondary tilt than in
other patterns. Even so, there is still enough secondary tilt to satisfy proper
posturing. The black line marks the actual axis of symmetry. Notice how the
stroke rotates around this axis up to the top of the backstroke. As the action is
performed to the top of the backstroke we can see that the spine line (the orange
line) moves to the right of the black line and the sternum line (the blue line) moves
to the left of the black line. Therefore, the only axis line that remains constant as
this action is performed is the center line. Golfers performing the center line
option often have a moderate amount of secondary tilt. Because of that they are
told they have insufficient secondary spine tilt. In reality, as long as you have
secondary spine tilt and it is maintained then you are performing with sufficient
postural alignments. Even so, I would recommend you establish a little more
secondary tilt to be on the safe side. Nevertheless, if you find that only a
moderate amount of secondary tilt works for your needs, then stick with it.
viewing it from the face on view. The pictures above are of a center anchor center
line axis of symmetry pattern. With this in mind there is less secondary tilt than in
other patterns. Even so, there is still enough secondary tilt to satisfy proper
posturing. The black line marks the actual axis of symmetry. Notice how the
stroke rotates around this axis up to the top of the backstroke. As the action is
performed to the top of the backstroke we can see that the spine line (the orange
line) moves to the right of the black line and the sternum line (the blue line) moves
to the left of the black line. Therefore, the only axis line that remains constant as
this action is performed is the center line. Golfers performing the center line
option often have a moderate amount of secondary tilt. Because of that they are
told they have insufficient secondary spine tilt. In reality, as long as you have
secondary spine tilt and it is maintained then you are performing with sufficient
postural alignments. Even so, I would recommend you establish a little more
secondary tilt to be on the safe side. Nevertheless, if you find that only a
moderate amount of secondary tilt works for your needs, then stick with it.
(Left) We can view the Center Line as the Axis of Symmetry. This time we are
viewing it from the rear view. The pictures above are of a center anchor center line
axis of symmetry pattern. With this in mind there is less secondary tilt than in other
patterns. Even so, there is still enough secondary tilt to satisfy proper posturing. The
black line marks the actual axis of symmetry. Notice how the stroke rotates around
this axis up to the top of the backstroke. As the action is performed to the top of the
backstroke we can see that the spine line (the orange line) moves to the right of the
black line and the sternum line (the blue line) moves to the left of the black line.
Therefore, the only axis line that remains constant as this action is performed is the
center line. Golfers performing the center line option often have a moderate amount
of secondary tilt. Because of that they are told they have insufficient secondary
spine tilt. In reality, as long as you have secondary spine tilt and it is maintained
then you are performing with sufficient postural alignments. Even so, I would
recommend you establish a little more secondary tilt to be on the safe side.
Nevertheless, if you find that only a moderate amount of secondary tilt works for your
needs, then stick with it.
viewing it from the rear view. The pictures above are of a center anchor center line
axis of symmetry pattern. With this in mind there is less secondary tilt than in other
patterns. Even so, there is still enough secondary tilt to satisfy proper posturing. The
black line marks the actual axis of symmetry. Notice how the stroke rotates around
this axis up to the top of the backstroke. As the action is performed to the top of the
backstroke we can see that the spine line (the orange line) moves to the right of the
black line and the sternum line (the blue line) moves to the left of the black line.
Therefore, the only axis line that remains constant as this action is performed is the
center line. Golfers performing the center line option often have a moderate amount
of secondary tilt. Because of that they are told they have insufficient secondary
spine tilt. In reality, as long as you have secondary spine tilt and it is maintained
then you are performing with sufficient postural alignments. Even so, I would
recommend you establish a little more secondary tilt to be on the safe side.
Nevertheless, if you find that only a moderate amount of secondary tilt works for your
needs, then stick with it.
The last option is the Spine Line options. This is the more traditional view of the axis
of symmetry. Above we are viewing it from the face on view. Once again notice how
the black line marks the axis of symmetry. As the stroke moves to the top of the
backstroke the torso turns around this axis. We can see at the top of the backstroke
that the black line matches the spine line showing that it truly was performed as a
spine line axis of symmetry stroke. We can also see the though the overlay matches
the sternum line at address, the sternum line (yellow line) shifts as the stroke moves to
the top of the backstroke. In all three options we can see that the torso rotated around
the black line as the axis of symmetry. In the sternum line option the black line starts
on and is still aligned on the sternum at the top of the backstroke. In the center line
option the black line starts on and stays on the center line of the torso. In the spine line
option the black line starts on and stays on the spine line to the top of the backstroke.
The sternum line option is easily viewed and understood from the face on view, the
spine line option is easily viewed and understood from the rear view, and the center
line option is easily viewed from either the face on or the rear view.
of symmetry. Above we are viewing it from the face on view. Once again notice how
the black line marks the axis of symmetry. As the stroke moves to the top of the
backstroke the torso turns around this axis. We can see at the top of the backstroke
that the black line matches the spine line showing that it truly was performed as a
spine line axis of symmetry stroke. We can also see the though the overlay matches
the sternum line at address, the sternum line (yellow line) shifts as the stroke moves to
the top of the backstroke. In all three options we can see that the torso rotated around
the black line as the axis of symmetry. In the sternum line option the black line starts
on and is still aligned on the sternum at the top of the backstroke. In the center line
option the black line starts on and stays on the center line of the torso. In the spine line
option the black line starts on and stays on the spine line to the top of the backstroke.
The sternum line option is easily viewed and understood from the face on view, the
spine line option is easily viewed and understood from the rear view, and the center
line option is easily viewed from either the face on or the rear view.
The last option is the Spine Line options. This is the more traditional view of the axis of
symmetry. Above we are viewing it from the rear view. Once again notice how the black
line marks the axis of symmetry. As the stroke moves to the top of the backstroke the
torso turns around this axis. We can see at the top of the backstroke that the black line
matches the spine line showing that it truly was performed as a spine line axis of
symmetry stroke. We can also see that the sternum line (yellow line) shifts as the stroke
moves to the top of the backstroke. In all three options we can see that the torso rotated
around the black line as the axis of symmetry. In the sternum line option the black line
starts on and is still aligned on the sternum at the top of the backstroke. In the center line
option the black line starts on and stays on the center line of the torso. In the spine line
option the black line starts on and stays on the spine line to the top of the backstroke.
The sternum line option is easily viewed and understood from the face on view, the
spine line option is easily viewed and understood from the rear view, and the center line
option is easily viewed from either the face on or the rear view.
symmetry. Above we are viewing it from the rear view. Once again notice how the black
line marks the axis of symmetry. As the stroke moves to the top of the backstroke the
torso turns around this axis. We can see at the top of the backstroke that the black line
matches the spine line showing that it truly was performed as a spine line axis of
symmetry stroke. We can also see that the sternum line (yellow line) shifts as the stroke
moves to the top of the backstroke. In all three options we can see that the torso rotated
around the black line as the axis of symmetry. In the sternum line option the black line
starts on and is still aligned on the sternum at the top of the backstroke. In the center line
option the black line starts on and stays on the center line of the torso. In the spine line
option the black line starts on and stays on the spine line to the top of the backstroke.
The sternum line option is easily viewed and understood from the face on view, the
spine line option is easily viewed and understood from the rear view, and the center line
option is easily viewed from either the face on or the rear view.
| Sternum Line Axis of Symmetry Option: |
| Center Line Axis of Symmetry Option: |
| Spine Line Axis of Symmetry Option: |
| Rear Hip Clear Option: |
| Tailbone Clear Option: |
| Front Hip Clear Option: |
| Full Torque Option: |
| Upper Torque Option: |
| Lower Torque Option: |
| Front Anchor Option: |
| Center Anchor Option: |
| Rear Anchor Option: |
Below we will show pictures and provide descriptions of the 4 biomechanical features related to Power. In doing so we will
cover the three options related to each feature. Keep in mind we are overviewing these features. In the future you will have
the opportunity to learn more about how to test yourself, and how to apply the knowledge found on these pages.
cover the three options related to each feature. Keep in mind we are overviewing these features. In the future you will have
the opportunity to learn more about how to test yourself, and how to apply the knowledge found on these pages.
"EA Tischler is one of the brightest minds in
golf. He is a fantastic teacher and his book
"Secrets Of Owning Your Swing" is genius.
First there was "The Golfing Machine," then
"the LAW's of the Golf Swing," then "The
Plane Truth for Golfer's" and now you have
"Secrets Of Owning Your Swing." This book
compliments the others and moves full
swing instruction forward. It is a must read
for any serious golfer." Mike Adams - Golf
Magazine Top 100 Teacher and Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher
golf. He is a fantastic teacher and his book
"Secrets Of Owning Your Swing" is genius.
First there was "The Golfing Machine," then
"the LAW's of the Golf Swing," then "The
Plane Truth for Golfer's" and now you have
"Secrets Of Owning Your Swing." This book
compliments the others and moves full
swing instruction forward. It is a must read
for any serious golfer." Mike Adams - Golf
Magazine Top 100 Teacher and Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher
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