Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in kinematic characteristics and driving distance of the golf driver swing according to stretching type (static, dynamic, and combined stretching), and to provide foundational data for effe...
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in kinematic characteristics and driving distance of the golf driver swing according to stretching type (static, dynamic, and combined stretching), and to provide foundational data for effective warm-up strategies in golf and physical education settings.
Methods: Six low-handicap professional golfers participated in this study. Each participant performed driver swings after static stretching (SS), dynamic stretching (DS), and combined stretching (SDS). Phase duration, mediolateral center of mass (COM) displacement and velocity, and X-Factor were analyzed using a 3D motion analysis system. Clubhead speed, ball speed, smash factor, attack angle, vertical launch angle, and total distance were measured using TrackMan. Data were analyzed using one-way repeated measures ANOVA.
Results: Significant differences were found among stretching conditions in phase duration, mediolateral COM displacement and velocity, X-Factor, attack angle, and vertical launch angle (p < .05). The combined stretching (SDS) condition showed shorter downswing duration and greater COM displacement and velocity at impact. X-Factor at impact was also higher under the SDS condition. In addition, clubhead speed, ball speed, smash factor, and total distance were higher following combined stretching.
Conclusion: These findings suggest that stretching type influences swing kinematics and performance variables. Combined stretching (SDS) may contribute to improved swing efficiency and driving distance.