Fit For Golf #65 - Digging into the Data Between Pro's & Amateur's Swings
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May 2, 2025 Golf coach Erik Barzeski, an expert in swing mechanics and the Gears 3D system, sheds light on the crucial differences between pro and amateur golfers. He discusses pelvic movement and weight distribution, showcasing how essential these elements are for swing dynamics. Barzeski also dives into the importance of hand movements and body rotation, providing insights on improving performance. Creative practice techniques, such as using mirrors and household items, are shared, making golf improvement accessible to everyone.
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Pelvic Movement Crucial in Swing
- Pelvic movement is central to golf swing mechanics and affects everything connected to it.
- Pros sway their hips less toward the ball in the backswing than amateurs, who often sway excessively, harming balance and contact.
Amateur Fear Causes Bad Hip Rotation
- Many amateurs avoid swaying due to fear, causing incorrect hip rotation around the right hip instead.
- This results in pelvis shifting toward the ball, limiting rotation and affecting balance.
Weight Distribution Mirrors Follow-Through
- Pros generally set up with weight more forward over the front of their feet.
- Weight shifts in backswing mimic a small follow-through motion in reverse, optimizing balance and power.