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PART 2
This Podcast discusses research on the nine swing archetypes in golf, categorizing golfers based on upper and lower body movement patterns. The findings suggest that these movement styles lead to distinct ground force profiles. The webinar explains how to assess a golfer's style by analyzing pelvis sway during the backswing and how to adjust the swing to optimize ground force production. It covers the three main lower body archetypes: front post, center post, and rear post, and how each affects the timing and direction of force application. The session concludes by showing how combining these archetypes with upper body movement patterns can create a unique, effective swing for each golfer.

Influence of Pelvic Movement Patterns on Force Transfer in the Golf Swing:
The sources describe three primary types of pelvic movement in the golf swing, each affecting how force is transferred from the body to the club:

1. Rear Post:

   
   
   
   
   • The pelvis moves more toward the target side during the backswing and primarily rotates around the rear hip.
   
   
   • This creates space for a lateral push from the rear side, contributing to force development.
   
   
   • Players with this pattern tend to have slightly less pelvis rotation in the downswing than other types.
   
   
   • Examples of golfers with this style include Lydia Ko, Min Woo Lee, and Stacy Lewis.
   
   
   
   



2. Center Post:

   
   
   
   
   • The pelvis rotates around both hips, moving relatively evenly during the backswing and downswing.
   
   
   • This type uses a combination of pelvis rotation, lowering, and raising to generate power.
   
   
   • Center-post golfers generally exhibit the greatest pelvis rotation in both the backswing and downswing.
   
   
   • Notable examples include Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Rose Zhang.
   
   
   
   



3. Front Post:

   
   
   
   
   • The pelvis shifts early toward the front side in the backswing and mainly rotates around the front hip.
   
   
   • Golfers with this type use strong vertical thrust from the front leg to generate power and maintain pressure for a longer duration.
   
   
   • They typically show slightly less pelvis rotation in the backswing than center-post golfers.
   
   
   • Well-known examples include Bryson DeChambeau, Scotty Scheffler, and Tony Finau.
   
   
   
   

The sources emphasize that understanding a golfer's unique pelvic movement pattern is crucial for optimizing force production. Coaches should help golfers refine their natural movement style rather than forcing them to adopt an unnatural one.

In summary, pelvic movement patterns significantly influence how golfers generate and transfer force to the club. By analyzing these patterns, a coach can help a golfer optimize their swing and maximize power output.

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