The Physics of golf
The Physics of golf
A wonderful site with a self explanitory title... check out this small part of what they have to say about the analysis of Tiger Woods' swing.
http://ffden-2.phys.uaf.edu/211_fall2002.web.dir/josh_fritts/swing.html
Here are 4 key elements of Tiger Woods’ swing:
1. At the back of his swing, Woods utilizes his flexibilty to reach far back, extending his range of motion while keeping his rotating torso directly over his right leg.
2. As he begins his swing, Woods builds up club head velocity by turning his torso quickly and pressing his right leg forward. Throughout his swing, Woods wastes little energy by maintaining his position above the ball.
3. Woods drives through the ball, using his hips, shoulders and wrists to concentrate his force and create a very high initial ball speed. Within 2 feet off the tee the ball is traveling at around 180 miles per hour - 20 mph faster than the average tour pro.
4. Woods allows the club head's momentum to extend his follow-through far around his back, completing a long and smooth clubhead rotation.(Image and numbered steps taken from: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/augusta/cool_stuff/physics/tiger.html)
The Physics of the Golf Swing
A wonderful site with a self explanitory title... check out this small part of what they have to say about the analysis of Tiger Woods' swing.
http://ffden-2.phys.uaf.edu/211_fall2002.web.dir/josh_fritts/swing.html
Here are 4 key elements of Tiger Woods’ swing:
1. At the back of his swing, Woods utilizes his flexibilty to reach far back, extending his range of motion while keeping his rotating torso directly over his right leg.
2. As he begins his swing, Woods builds up club head velocity by turning his torso quickly and pressing his right leg forward. Throughout his swing, Woods wastes little energy by maintaining his position above the ball.
3. Woods drives through the ball, using his hips, shoulders and wrists to concentrate his force and create a very high initial ball speed. Within 2 feet off the tee the ball is traveling at around 180 miles per hour - 20 mph faster than the average tour pro.
4. Woods allows the club head's momentum to extend his follow-through far around his back, completing a long and smooth clubhead rotation.(Image and numbered steps taken from: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/augusta/cool_stuff/physics/tiger.html)
The Physics of the Golf Swing
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