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The role of upper torso and pelvis rotation in driving performance during the golf swing

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A study to describe the upper torso and pelvis rotation and velocity during the golf swing and determine its role in ball velocity is conducted. Results conclude that to increase ball velocity, separation between the upper torso, and pelvis should be max at the top of and initiation of the downswing.

Author: Myers, Joseph, Jolly, John, Lephart, Scott, Tsai, Yung Shen, Sell, Timothy, Smoliga, James
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of Sports Sciences
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0264-0414
Year: 2008
Golfers, Swing (Golf), Pelvis

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Reliability and precision of in vivo scapular kinematic measurements using an electromagnetic tracking device

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The intrasession reliability and precision of assessing scapular kinematics are determined using an electromagnetic tracking device. It is revealed that in vivo scapular kinematics can be measured with high reliability and precision during intrasession research designs.

Author: Nagai, Takashi, Myers, Joseph, Jolly, John, Lephart, Scott
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
Publication Name: Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1056-6716
Year: 2006
Health aspects, Biomechanics, Scapula

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A comparison of the reverse and power punches in oriental martial arts

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A study to compare the power punch and the reverse punch in regard to its potency and effectiveness in throwing opponents off balance is conducted. Results show that the power punch is less potent, but is more effective in throwing the opponents off balance.

Author: Gulledge, J.Keith, Dapena, Jesus
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of Sports Sciences
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0264-0414
Year: 2008
Martial artists

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Subjects list: United States, Analysis, Physiological aspects, Kinematics
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