anthropometry of golfers

[Justin Keogh]

Hi,

I am trying to find some data on the anthropometry of golfers in
particular, the length of the arm (in absolute and relative i.e. %
of
height) and shoulder and hip width. The greater the length of the
arm
and shoulder width, the greater the length of the arm-club lever can
be, thereby increasing club-head velocity and and therefore ball
displacement. Hip width may affect the size of the base of support
and hence their stability.

If someone has something on other athletes who hit balls (i.e.
tennis
players, soccer players etc) that would also be welcome.

Thanks

Justin Keogh

Justin Keogh
Research Pathway Lecturer (Provisional), Biomechanics
Sport Performance Research Centre
Division of Sport and Recreation
Auckland University of Technology
Private bag 92006
Auckland 1020
New Zealand
Room AF 203

Phone: 64-9-917-9999 ext 7617
Fax: 64-9-917-9960
email: justin.keogh@aut.ac.nz
http://www.aut.ac.nz/staff/staff_bio/Search.php?faculty_id=2

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