Definition of Kinematic Sequence and how it is shown in the Sportsbox 3DGolf app
The Kinematic Sequence is - per layman's terms - the order in which different body parts move and transfer energy during a golfer's swing, and it highlights how a golfer generates power and control by efficiently coordinating the movements of their body segments.
During a golf swing, energy is created from the ground up in a step-by-step process. First, the legs move the pelvis, which reaches its top speed and carries the chest and arms along. Next, the abs engage, turning the chest faster than the pelvis. Then, the shoulders move the arms even faster, and finally, the wrists flick the club shaft, making it the fastest-moving part at impact. This step-by-step increase in speed is called the kinematic sequence, where each part moves faster than the one before it.
In Sportsbox, these are the Kinematic Sequence Indicators that are measured, as well as the professional men's and women's averages with Driver:
- Shaft swing speed max: The maximum shaft swing speed in the downswing. (Pro-Driver: men's avg.= 2,277d/s, women's avg.= 1,903d/s)
- Lead upper arm swing speed max: The maximum lead upper arm swing speed in the downswing. (Pro-Driver: men's avg.= 1,005d/s, women's avg.= 960d/s)
- Chest turn speed max: The maximum chest turn speed in the downswing. (Pro-Driver: men's avg.= 725d/s, women's avg.= 716d/s)
- Pelvis turn speed max: The maximum pelvis turn speed in the downswing. (Pro-Driver: men's avg.= 484d/s, women's avg.= 510d/s)
Related and derived from Kinematic Sequence Indicators are Gain Factors.
Kinematic Sequence Indicators and Gain Factors are only available for Pro Premium and Enterprise subscription plans, NOT included in Pro Lite.
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