Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a combined weights and plyometrics program on golf drive performance. Eleven male golfers' full golf swing was analyzed for club head speed (CS) and driving distance (DD) before and after an 8-week training program. The control group (n = 5) continued their normal training, while the experimental group (n = 6) performed 2 sessions per week of weight training and plyometrics. Controls showed no significant (p > or = 0.05) changes, while experimental subjects showed a significant increase (p < or = 0.05) in CS and DD. The changes in golf drive performance were attributed to an increase in muscular force and an improvement in the sequential acceleration of body parts contributing to a greater final velocity being applied to the ball. It was concluded that specific combined weights and plyometrics training can help increase CS and DD in club golfers.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 59-62 |
| Journal | Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 28 Feb 2004 |
Keywords
- Golf
- plyometrics
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