By Dr. Matthew M. Rosman, GSEE
Director of Biomechanics and Sports Science, The Golfing Machine, LLC

In this article series the conditions and circumstances by which the quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle functions as a potent “Pivot Blocker” will be presented.  In addition, specific approaches to develop awareness for QL over-activation, as well as activities to develop a more optimal biomechanical “monitoring” and navigated setting of the pelvic complex for enhanced 7-12 Pivot “Power Package Transport” will be presented.

By Dr. Matthew M. Rosman, GSEE
Director of Biomechanics and Sports Science, The Golfing Machine, LLC

In Part 3, the discussion will focus upon practical application of a strategic thought management approach introduced in Part 2 of this series.  

To review:

•    A Strategic thought management approach enables the aspiring student golfer to apply a conscious selective recognition filtering process as it relates the attentional focus prioritization of objective data over random, counterproductive, subjective based thoughts.  

•    Such types of subjective based thoughts often serve to undermine the desired capacity to engage in a competent performance execution act due to the distractive disturbance to concentration created by the influx of apprehensive based thoughts.

By Dr. Matthew M. Rosman, GSEE
Director of Biomechanics and Sports Science, The Golfing Machine, LLC

In Part 2, the discussion will focus upon how the aspiring student golfer may gradually adopt an “act” over “apprehension” approach so that the engaged execution of a G.O.L.F. procedure has the potential to be performed with the highest level of competency as is possible.
 
All of us are blessed with a wonderful potential to grow and evolve as we derive meaning from our encounters and experiences in life, including golf. Our golf practice and play activities will include periods of self-appraisal and feedback pertaining to aspects of performance execution conducted by the biomechanical system relative to short term and long term goals.  

Regarding the feedback and review process, it is strongly recommended that the execution of a Stroke Pattern by the biomechanical system be immediately followed by a Competency Appraisal Review (C.A.R.™) of the aforementioned execution, as it relates all specified intrinsic and extrinsic skill acquisition goals. This review includes process and outcome based appraisals.

By Dr. Matthew M. Rosman, GSEE
Director of Biomechanics and Sports Science, The Golfing Machine, LLC

For golfers, the performance of the Stroke Pattern is truly a key moment of truth.  While no one can deny that the impact event is the most integral point of attention for the golfer, the golfer must “act” to generate motion to direct a moving golf club toward and through a stationary golf ball. The golf club was relatively inert until the golfer moved the golf club.  Hence, the “at rest” and inert golf ball responds to the application of force colliding into it from the moving golf club.