This is called sway gap and is something we often look at in Sportsbox AI when assessing speed leaks
Hit Bombs introduces the concept of 'sway gap' using Sportsbox AI to identify critical speed leaks in the golf swing. The analysis focuses on how lateral pelvis movement—or the lack thereof—impacts energy transfer and clubhead speed.
Sway gap measures the lateral movement of the pelvis from the top of the backswing to impact.
A lack of lateral shift toward the target during the transition can result in significant 'speed leaks'.
Excessive sway away from the target in the backswing often makes it harder to close the gap at impact.
Monitoring pelvis sway metrics helps golfers optimize their weight transfer for maximum distance.
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