How's your Kinematic Sequence?

So I just returned from TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Level 3 course. TPI uses physical screens to understand the physical limitations / capabilities as well as 3D analysis to understand the kinematic sequence with each player. So what is the kinematic sequence? Here is a video from TPI and Phil Cheetham (3D guy)



So basically, the kinematic sequence shows how well a player transfers energy throughout the body. There are four basic areas that we measure: (1) Pelvis (2) Thorax (3) Lead Arm (4) Club. In order to get energy moving throughout the body correctly, there is an acceleration/deceleration pattern.

The pattern starts at the ground. The player pushes off the ground to start speeding up the motion of the downswing. In order for the pelvis to slow down, the thorax has to speed up. Once the energy transfers through the thorax, then the lead arm must speed up to cause the thorax to decelerate. The sequence continues by the club speeding up, which would cause the lead arm to decelerate. This acceleration/deceleration pattern is how energy starts from the ground and makes it's way to the clubhead at impact.

Here is another video (at 7:00 minutes) which shows this energy moving through the body:


So if you don't hit the ball as far as you would like, it might be due to an in efficient kinematic sequence in your golf swing. If you would like to learn more, please contact me.



Regards,

Steven