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The gap between a good instructor and a great one isn’t just information. It’s knowing what to do with it. Just over one month until our Golf Level 3 seminar, a three-day, in-person experience at TPI HQ led by Dave Phillips, Dr. Greg Rose, and James Sieckmann. Small class. Real face time. 3D biomechanics, force plates, short game development, and more. If you’re ready to coach at an elite level, this is the room to be in. mytpi.com/certification/…

@Hititlonger For sure. But ~100 degrees shoulder turn is not uncommon on the PGA TOUR. Only ~20 degrees pelvis turn is though!

@MyTPI Rotation is the least of his worries! Multiply it by side bend and spinal extension too!

The average X-Factor among professional golfers we’ve evaluated is 45°. This player was at 80°. More separation may sound like more power potential, but the data says otherwise. Dr. Rose and Dave Phillips break down why extreme X-Factor not only signals an increased risk, but also a power leak. mytpi.com/articles/swing…

@ClassicSwingX Good question... I'll ask Greg and Dave. We've seen talented amateurs with low x factor, but I can't think of any pros

@MyTPI I’d love to know if there are examples of high level golfers at much less than 45 degrees of X factor.

The average X-Factor we see among professional golfers (both male and female) is 45 degrees. When we saw this current star 10+ years ago, he was at 80 degrees and complaining of back pain. Injuries are multi-factorial, but it's important to identify when the swing is creating excessive stress.

「X-Factor」も「X-Factor Stretch」もよりクラブヘッドスピードを向上させ飛距離を伸ばすという点でメリットではあるが、同時に適切に実施しないと障害リスクを向上させてしまう。 適切な知識を持って活用することが大切。

@OGHGswing They absolutely do measure x-factor in baseball!

@MyTPI It's pointless! Why don't they measure X factor in MLB batters or pitchers? Because it doesn't matter!

The context was us explaining KPIs we look for in 3D and 2D analysis of pitchers. I talked about the knee becoming more acute after foot plant, and you said center of mass was a valid indicator of less force, but not knee bending. Seems understandable that I would not think you were referring to golf here.

@MyTPI Not when the context was explained - 50 times. On here and in person.

I see a trend here, TPI… Plant, flex, extend. @MyTPI

@mfinneygolf Great. And since our conversation was related to baseball pitchers and had nothing to do with stack and tilt, you can understand why I disagreed with your criticism that we were inappropriately divining kinetics and why the tweet I keep attaching was so false

That tweet was in relation to stack/tilt AUTOMATICALLY assigning a higher magitude force under a “straighter leg.” That’s untrue. And the baseball pitching scenario will be muddled by comparing “first touch” of plant heel to “full foot on ground of plant foot”…. There’s always flexing after “first touch” of plant heel. Always.

X-Factor: Why More Isn't Always Better mytpi.com/articles/swing…

NEW ARTICLE: Why more X-Factor isn't always better In golf, the instinct is to chase bigger numbers. More turn. More stretch. More power. But when it comes to hip-to-shoulder separation, more is not always better. In fact, an extreme X-Factor can reduce power output and put serious stress on your lower back. In our latest video and article, Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips break down the muscle physiology behind why moderate stretch can produce more power, and walk through 3D motion capture data from a tour-level player whose numbers were setting off alarm bells. The average X-Factor on tour is 45 degrees. This player was at 80. mytpi.com/articles/swing…

@mfinneygolf Ok, but this tweet is not true as it relates to pitchers. Also here’s 3D data of two pitchers who don’t flex after foot context and two that do. youtu.be/msQXbSc2584?si…

Your initial comment was drawing attention to a baseball pitchers plant leg flexing. Plant legs flex - they all do. Some more than others. I realize you’re pointing out “over-flexing.” But you may want to acknowledge that they flex. I’ve already explained my golf swing comments so I won’t do it again. However, it was interesting to hear Greg not understand how club kinetics were calculated. That was an eye opener.

@mfinneygolf But your initial comment criticizing us for divining kinetics was in reference to a video about pitching (one leg) which is why your tweet I attached above is false. That is my whole point.

I’ve been over this a few dozen times with you, Ben. In a golf swing, there are two feet in the ground for a lot of the motion. The instantaneous location of the combined center of pressure can sometimes “hide” the changing magnitude of the individual foot vertical force. When only one foot is involved and the combined center of pressure is obviously under that foot, your observations would be much more valid. On a separate note, triple jumpers plant - flex - extend - every single time. Just like a pitcher. You may say that over flexing is a collapsing knee - and you want to avoid it. But that doesn’t make the flexion that is obviously happening go away. If you find me a basketball player who jumps for a rebound from one foot or two - and doesn’t flex one knee or both, send me that video.!

You don't need more random exercises from social media. You need a program from a professional.

The sound of speed (volume up 🔊) @justinjamesgolf at our Power Level 3 seminar this weekend. 🎥: coachmitchcook, IG

Cam Young gets it done at @THEPLAYERS! Elite speed, elite ball striking, and a physical profile built to produce it. Great having him at TPI last month. At the highest level, progress isn’t about doing more work. It’s about doing the right work. Assess, don’t guess.

Most self-guided golfers we meet have ambition, but lack a program. They’re willing to work. They just end up working on the wrong things. They know where they want to go. They just don’t know where to start. If this sounds like you, find a qualified golf, fitness or rehab professional who can help point you in the right direction. mytpi.com/experts 🗣️: @JamesClear