Abstract
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1001-1007 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Early online date | 25 Jul 2018 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2018 |
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Keywords
- Angular kinematics
- clubhead velocity
- fatigue
- flexibility
- golf performance
- motion analysis
- sport biomechanics
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Analysis of the X-Factor and X-Factor stretch during the completion of a golf practice session in low-handicap golfers. / Sorbie, Graeme G.; Gu, Yaodong; Baker, Julien S.; Ugbolue, Ukadike C.
In: International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, Vol. 13, No. 6, 01.12.2018, p. 1001-1007.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Analysis of the X-Factor and X-Factor stretch during the completion of a golf practice session in low-handicap golfers
AU - Sorbie, Graeme G.
AU - Gu, Yaodong
AU - Baker, Julien S.
AU - Ugbolue, Ukadike C.
PY - 2018/12/1
Y1 - 2018/12/1
N2 - The X-Factor and X-Factor stretch have been positively correlated with golf long game performance. The aim of this study was to compare the X-Factor, X-Factor stretch and long game performance variables pre and following a golf practice session. A group of male golfers (n = 15, handicap = 3.3 ± 1.7) participated in the laboratory-based-study. Movement and performance variables were collected from five golf swings performed pre and following a golf practice session using a motion capture system and launch monitor respectively. Following the practice session, significant increases were observed in the X-Factor (p = 0.00, d = 0.22) and the X-Factor stretch (p = 0.02, d = 0.25). Specifically, the X-Factor increased from 52.82 ± 5.64 ° to 54.06 ± 5.61 ° following the practice session. The X-Factor stretch increased from 1.54 ± 1.05 ° to 1.90 ± 1.41 ° following the practice session. Significant differences were displayed in club head velocity (p = 0.00, d = 0.35), ball velocity (p = 0.01, d = 0.21) and actual carry distance (p = 0.00, d = 0.29) following the practice session. These findings suggest that performing multiple golf shots is not detrimental in terms of muscular fatigue in the long game performance. In actual fact, the findings demonstrate that performing 100 golf shots increases the X-Factor, X-Factor stretch patterns and performance variables which, in turn, increases long game performance. These findings can help PGA golf Professionals improve teaching practices and formulation of golf programmes and warm-up sessions.
AB - The X-Factor and X-Factor stretch have been positively correlated with golf long game performance. The aim of this study was to compare the X-Factor, X-Factor stretch and long game performance variables pre and following a golf practice session. A group of male golfers (n = 15, handicap = 3.3 ± 1.7) participated in the laboratory-based-study. Movement and performance variables were collected from five golf swings performed pre and following a golf practice session using a motion capture system and launch monitor respectively. Following the practice session, significant increases were observed in the X-Factor (p = 0.00, d = 0.22) and the X-Factor stretch (p = 0.02, d = 0.25). Specifically, the X-Factor increased from 52.82 ± 5.64 ° to 54.06 ± 5.61 ° following the practice session. The X-Factor stretch increased from 1.54 ± 1.05 ° to 1.90 ± 1.41 ° following the practice session. Significant differences were displayed in club head velocity (p = 0.00, d = 0.35), ball velocity (p = 0.01, d = 0.21) and actual carry distance (p = 0.00, d = 0.29) following the practice session. These findings suggest that performing multiple golf shots is not detrimental in terms of muscular fatigue in the long game performance. In actual fact, the findings demonstrate that performing 100 golf shots increases the X-Factor, X-Factor stretch patterns and performance variables which, in turn, increases long game performance. These findings can help PGA golf Professionals improve teaching practices and formulation of golf programmes and warm-up sessions.
KW - Angular kinematics
KW - clubhead velocity
KW - fatigue
KW - flexibility
KW - golf performance
KW - motion analysis
KW - sport biomechanics
U2 - 10.1177/1747954118791330
DO - 10.1177/1747954118791330
M3 - Article
VL - 13
SP - 1001
EP - 1007
JO - International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching
JF - International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching
SN - 1747-9541
IS - 6
ER -