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The 12 basic swing faults can all be traced back to physical limitations.

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3. Loss of Posture

64.3% of players have Loss of Posture

Loss of Posture is any significant alteration from the body's original set up angles during the golf swing. Loss of posture can affect all aspects of the golf swing namely timing, balance and rhythm. Losing spine angle or altering posture usually causes two typical mis-hits, the block to the right and a hook to the left. As the body angles change, the player is put in a position to have to rely on their hand action to square the face. This becomes a timing-driven swing that can be inconsistent.

In order to not lose posture during the golf swing, several physical characteristics must be developed.

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   1. S-posture
   2. C-posture
   4. Flat Shoulder Plane
   5. Early Extension
   6. Over-the-top
   7. Sway
   8. Slide
   9. Reverse Spine Angle
   10. Hanging Back
   11. Casting/Early Release
   12. Chicken Winging

• Foremost, research has shown that any limitation in performing a full overhead deep squat or full hip bend can force a player to lose pelvic posture during the downswing. Inability to perform a deep squat means generalised stiffness and asymmetry in the musculature and joints of the lower body. This limitation can alter good set up posture and force players to change their spinal posture throughout the golf swing. These limitations are best assessed with the Overhead Deep Squat Test and the Toe Touch Test.
• The ability to stabilise the spine angle during the swing is directly proportional to the strength and stability of the core musculature (your thorax and glutes). When it comes to spinal stabilisation the core is the king. These muscles help keep your thorax forward flexed throughout your golf swing. We use the Pelvic Tilt Test, the Bridge w/ Leg Extension Test and the Leg Lowering Test to evaluate the Core Strength.
• The ability to separate the upper body from the lower body allows the shoulders to rotate around the spine without altering the original posture. Limited thorax to pelvis separation is usually caused by reduced spinal mobility and shortened lat flexibility. This separation is best evaluated using the Torso Rotation Test, the Pelvic Rotation Test, and the Seated Trunk Rotation.
• Finally, in order to rotate around a stable posture Golfers must have good flexibility in the hips and shoulders. Flexibility allows golfers to get the club into key positions without altering spine angle. The overall flexibility of your hips and shoulders is best evaluated using the 90/90 Test, the Lat Test and the Lower Quarter Rotation Test.