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What is Chest Side Bend?

Chest Side Bend helps assesses chest tilts and identify excessive/insufficient side bend throughout the swing.

Definition:  The sideways bend (side tilt) of your chest. Horizontal is zero tilt to the trail side is positive, otherwise negative.  

How to Apply Chest Side Bend

 📍 At Address to the Top — Check the Change in Bend
Compare at address and at the top. Understand how the player's chest posture changes throughout the backswing.

📍 P5 → P7 — Monitor Side Bend
Monitor Chest Side Bend through the downswing and into impact. Look for excessive or insufficient trail-side bend, which can indicate differences in how the player is managing their posture and rotation through impact. 

See how Sportsbox coaches use Chest Side Bend during lessons!

🎥 Sportsbox: Chest Side Bend MAX

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