Michael played NCAA Division I golf for Stetson University for three years, competing against the likes of current PGA Tour stars Russell Knox and Jonas Blixt. The Continuum is broken down into four phases: Each and every corrective exercise plan is unique to the individual and their issues. A great place to start to find answers in your area is the mytpi.com website. Michael, this is an interesting read, but all you did was give us some rules for choosing a swing plane without any bio mechanical proof as to why. I was recommended by my instructor back home in MN to see him and he is right by my college. If you have any other questions about your measurements from Mikes article and the wingspan and forearm tests please feel free to shoot me an email. BioSwing Dynamics has been developed over the last three decades by expert scientists, doctors, fitness experts and biomechanists. I would like to see some explanation as well. Because honestly it could appear just to be a case of a player returning to a swing he/she grew up with. There are also several instructors in Baltimore. The biofeedback that BodiTrak gives is simple but so effective. A buddy of mine went to see Mike Adams this summerand he is hitting the ball better than I have ever seen him hit it. Examples of Hip-Planers in the takeaway are Matt Kuchar and Jason Dufner. PXG Gen3 0311P heads, PX Cypher Shaft Pulls. For the fourth step in our process we turn to K-VESTs wireless 3D technology to capture the golf swing and more efficiently diagnose the true cause of accuracy and distance issues. Players would benefit more by getting their body into a position in the backswing that allows them to shallow the club naturally in transition. Your forearm being longer than you lead arm by 2mm would make you a torso-planer while slotting during the downswing. Let me also make it clear that there is a golfers biomechanical design that defines the parameters of the structural concerns, and there are zones of employment for those structural concerns, there are dynamic condition concerns that tell us what techniques work better for each golfer, and there are functional condition concerns that show of the golfers functional limitations. This tells the story of how the body moves to create this. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Yesterday at 04:47 PM, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 13, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 6, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 31, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here. and my downswing is shoulder plane.. now quick question.. it sounds to me that those two together would be a fade swing right? With all the low spinning drivers out there, learning the skill of teeing it high to let it fly can be a real amazing asset to have; and Moe Norman was the best ever at doing this. Could you tell me which is correct. You can try a free demo of this MB-330 test too. Here are your three options: The easiest way to think about this is that if the forearm is longer than the upper arm, the hands will ride higher and farther out, so they should come down on a steeper plane than if they were shorter. Motion-capture video is essential, but where it leaves off, BodiTrak picks up. BioSwing Dynamics works! You naturally pre-load your body to launch upward (undo the flex in your knees) at impact right from the start. Hi Michael, congratulations on a really well written article. A 10-story reinforced-concrete (RC) building was subjected to a shaking table test using E-Defense, the largest three-dimensional earthquake simulator in the world, to estimate the effects of a flexible foundation and seismic response of a mid-rise building. Why are these rules as such, biomechanically speaking? Orlando, FL - January 23, 2017 - According to Top 100 Instructor E.A. I worked with Mike 2 seasons ago and had very similar results. Mike and EA wrote an article last year about the wingspan and forearm tests, and the current article they wrote in May 2014 is about backswing and using the proper release to match your biomechanics. Thoughts on that point? Other than saying that someone else did the research, we are all certified, here are a few pro names that match our research as proof. The wonderful thing about golf is that its an imperfect sport played by imperfect people meaning, we all hit poor shots and were entitled to do so. This helps you . This is particularly because of the accuracy of CFD simulations in predicting the important flow attributes for a given design. Motion-capture video is essential, but where it leaves off, BodiTrak picks up. K-Vest is 3-D motion technology that diagnoses accuracy & distance issues as well as provide biofeedback in relation to the efficiency of your golf swing. If you test out to be a torso planer with that test moving the hands to the right (the GOLF Magazine article) and your forearm is longer (shoulder plane downswing) your body will want to swing the club back on the torso plane and then down on the shoulder plane. Dont confuse the two tests. How do PGA and LPGA golfers warm up for a round? If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Good article Michael, you are very clear at explaining the concept of biomechanics and how it would dictate a swing plane. There are many fantastic assessment processes such as the FMS screen that athletes partake in every day but not one nor all of them compare in the specificity to the golfer that the TPI assessment provides. I am curious though, how front anchor did you test? Is there any room for bending these rules when it comes to my backswing and downswing plane? NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! Recently I got a lesson by a random instructor in my area in Florida who suggested I move more weight into my right side in the backswing, as keeping it on the left side was causing me to get stuck and hit pushes/hooks. After all of the assessments are completed and the data has been recorded and analyzed now the real work starts, it is time to develop a corrective exercise plan to get the body back on track to normal function. Natural hip speed (fast, medium, or slow). It takes the laws of physics, mechanics and engineering and applies them to human performance. 2) front post/"stack and tilt" thoughts? To answer your specific question Jordan, since your forearm is 2 longer, than you will be a shoulder planer. Players would benefit more by getting their body into a position in the backswing that allows them to shallow the club naturally in transition. Although all the examples are great with players matching their measurements what about the opposite? There are three different top of the backswing planes and three different downswing planes. It feels extremely weird to me and my natural tendency is to go high like DJ. This tells the story of how the body moves to create thisshallow spacementioned. 70-30? Instead of getting measured etc. You will be pretty close to the top line. Tiger is on the cover. But, first every single golfer needs to put through a variety of screens to help us to outline the problems and develop a plan of attack. Optimal Ball Flight, Shape, and Trajectory. Cant wait for the follow-up articles. I guess if its that easy for you to switch planes you can do that. The long term goal is to truly understand your total swing package, and your total method of play. You cannot paste images directly. Below is an example of shallow space (picture on the left in green) created by a body that has turned around its original spine angle established at address. For your first assessment, stand tall with your arms stretched out, like the letter "T." Ask a friend to measure your wingspan (fingertips to fingertips) and height. The reduction in this up/down movement increased my ball striking consistency greatly; yet in your article you document that Kaymer had the exact opposite experience. If this is bio mechanical the club should not even be in the picture. Please, allow me to define the term of Corrective Exercise and the Corrective Exercise Continuum for you. Each student is evaluated with our revolutionary BioSwing Dynamics Test to determine their natural: Swing Plane (Shaft Plane, Right Arm Pane, or Shoulder Plane), Lower Body Action (One Post, Two Post or Lateral . I have always tried to keep my backswing and downswing plane lower, and I see now that I have been fighting my biomechanics. Wow. Great to see you here EA. A lot of work in an attempt to get more shallow. The major point is the biomechanics are dictating where the swing plane sits in relation to torso and shoulders. More photos from the event here. Based on his thoughts I would need a super weak right hand grip, extreme upright swing plane, steep angle of attack and most likely a slightly closed stance because of no external shoulder rotation. The most important plane imo. Contact:laws2326@gmail.comor go to http://newhorizonsgolf.com/BioSwingDynamics.html. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! Another valuable technological tool is the BodiTrak Dynamic Balancing System which gives us information specific to your balance and how you transfer your weight during your golf swing. I have gone full circle with my swing it is now fully determined by locking my setup, loading my backswing around my spine, and firing through to my target line. No bueno. Using BioSwing Dynamics, we . Although shallowing the club early in transition is beneficial, doing such shouldnt be so difficult. The entire certification helps us screen the golfer to give us a blueprint of how they should swing. Hi, and thank you for a very interesting article but I am now really confused, my wingspan is 3 inches longer than mu height but my forearm is 1 inch shorter than my upper arm, do these findings contradict each other thereby leaving me with no option but to take up cricket yuk!!!! It helps us find a swing that matches the individual and makes it more natural to them, which a response I get most of the time from my students since learning more about BioSwing Dynamics from Mike and EA, amongst many other certified instructors like Ted Sheftic. If the wingspan is shorter than the height, the lead arm will align below the shoulder line at the top of the backswing in what is commonly called a flat backswing. My journey to playing golf instead of hitting a ball can finally begin. So when I randomly came across a Mike Adams article while searching for Big Break hotties during lunch time, I spit and scoffed when i read his idea of blowing the one plane swing theory out the dirt. It allows us to bring efficiency of motion in an injury-free environment to the students golf swing. He cant push off the right side and feels his core every time he pushes for speed; can he last? Your email address will not be published. Your link has been automatically embedded. In my experience, BodiTrak has become one of the quickest and easiest ways for a golfer to look at a video monitor and learn from what they see, truly feel it, and immediately implement it. BioSwing is an ideal swing model for all golfers, but it has been written particularly for struggling golfers, inconsistent golfers, senior golfers, lady golfers and any golfer who wants to bring their best swing to the golf course more of the time. How to increase distance with core conditioning, The simple reason golfers dont get better. The golfer can find qualified fitness professionals near his home or office by visiting the Find an Expert tab at www.mytpi.com. -National Academy of Sports Medicine CPT Only a seasoned fitness professional with a corrective exercise background will truly be able to create a safe and effective program to restore optimal function. Bioswing Dynamics By iceman1118, October 5, 2021 in Instruction & Academy Reply to this topic Start new topic iceman1118 Advanced Members 419 Handicap: 2 Feedback 2 0 0 Total Rating 100% * arm both measure the same. This is done by the. Driver: Cobra-Puma rep rips Bryson over asinine comment and claims hes looking for unicorn driver, Hes learned nothing Olympic legend launches scathing attack on Tiger Woods over tampon apology, Golf fans left bemused following bizarre Jim Nantz blunder, An UP-CLOSE look at Tiger Woods famous Scotty Cameron putter, Best driver 2023: Expert club fitters recommend the best driver for your swing speed, David Feherty ridiculed for Greg Norman comment during LIV broadcast, Tour pro says LIV would be done if Brooks Koepka returned to PGA Tour. I got into the top of my backswing (using the article) and tried to move closer to the ground figured that whatever I could move will likely be the proper adjustment which was me sticking my butt out. Great Article Mike. Have your helper measure your height. Optimal Lower Body action (Lateral or Rotary (one post, or two post) or Vertical or a combination of each). Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). However they are doing them, or they are happening. Arm swing delivery? Except that in golf a lot of things tend to be opposite of what common sense dictates. You will be able to find highly educated and experienced professionals to help you on your way to your best golf ever. BioSwing Dynamics. With that being said, we have been strongly compelled into adopting newer high tech variables into our evaluation process, one being and in depth biomechanics screening procedure and another being 3-D motion and pressure pad screenings. The face-on camera angle is just as important as the down-the line angle. When this increase in power for every student who first tests to find their own best swing can be achieved for each student who attended, this is a significant result and in my time as a player and coach is a first. LPGA, New Horizons Golf Approach, BioSwing Dynamics, The First Tee, TPI (Titleist Performance Institute), US Kids Golf Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? Custom Titleist T100S Irons 4-Gw - Tour Issue x100 mid -BB&F ferrules - Pure Grips. Some webinars are available in several languages, you can simply access to this content just by logging to your Smart2Move account or create your . 2020/2/24,25PGST We first need to find out a little subjective information from the client, such as family and medical history, any chronic injuries and finally exercise experience. Great article! If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Titleist 712U - Steelfiber i110 It may not be online yet, as it is in stores in the current May issue of GOLF Magazine. Great Article Mike. For your first assessment, stand tall with your arms stretched out, like the letter T. Ask a friend to measure your wingspan (fingertips to fingertips) and height. The Continuum is broken down into four phases: Each and every corrective exercise plan is unique to the individual and their issues. On occasions when design optimisation is applied to real-world engineering problems using CFD, the implementation may not be available for . With all of my experience I truly feel that nothing beats a good old-fashioned static flexibility test after a good warm up. Finally, are all three downswing planes able to have club path adjusted in order to shape shots both ways as well as attack angle, or only the torso plane? 3) recently heard Brandel Chamblee criticize "The Golfing Machine" which this is based off of. Proponent Members Rating for this certification program: What:Mike Adams and E.A. Moe was know for hitting drivers off of glass Coke bottles without ever taking a bead of glass off of it! More photos from the event here. Equipment is accurate as of the AT&T Championship (Champions) (10/28/13) Driver: Titleist 910D2 (9.5) Shaft: Mitsubishi Bassara W 50 3-wood: Hideki Matsuyama whats in the bag accurate as of the 2023 WM Phoenix Open. Another valuable technological tool is the BodiTrak Dynamic Balancing System which gives us information specific to your balance and how you transfer your weight during your golf swing. Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Based upon their relationship, you will swing on one of the three swing planes we discussed earlier. You will get a lot of great information from the trip and would be well worth it. Not too consistent so I decided to just combine the two and widen my stance a bit which opened up my ability to pivot on my spine properly instead of swaying (I always fought a reverse C with longer clubs). From this position, the shaft can easily be brought around into impact and the trail side of the body will be moving forward and around towards the target. We propose you many webinars with educational content around Ground Reaction Forces in golf, covering diverse topics around this thematic with various speakers. Corrective Exercise is the process of identifying both postural and movement dysfunctions as well as joint limitations combined with the development of a program to correct them. He gave me the brief rundown and I checked Mike Adams IG stuff, seems interesting enough but does not exactly seem like it is something I would pursue. The Corrective Exercise Continuum is a 4 step process and is defined as the systematic programing process used to address neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunction through the use of inhibitory, lengthening, activation and integration techniques (NASM Essentials, 2011). The game itself was designed around the idea that youre provided two putts on each green during a stipulated round. Track? This is shown explicitly in the picture above of Matt Kuchar, Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk when they are at the top of their backswing. Driver: Srixon ZX5 Mk II (9.5 Carl Yuan whats in the bag accurate as of the Farmers Insurance Open. Just like there are many different methods of teaching, there are many different looks of a golfer: David Toms, Martin Kaymer, Charl Schwartzel, Hunter Mahan, Ernie Els, etc. Although shallowing the club early in transition is beneficial, doing such shouldnt be so difficult. Ill see if there are more close to you, but a trip to Mike would be well worth it if you can get in with him! Michael has also been mentored by Mike Adams, the 2016 National PGA Teacher of the Year, a Golf Magazine Top-100 Teacher, and a Golf Digest Top-50 Instructor (he's No. More photos from the event here. Your point of biomechanics being the engine for improvement could be debated effectively by stating that he was just returning to his previously grooved and successful swing. It is not unusual for golfers to improve dramatically and play extremely well for a while, followed by either over or under doing something and then struggle. 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