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tagged: Will your swing benfit from Video?
- In the last few years the advance of swing analysis software has created the opportunity to view golf swings as well as the subsequent ball flight with amazing detail. One swing can produce 3 different video views as well as data about the length of the shot, the launch angle from the clubhead, the angle of the face at impact and several other stats. Video of your swing can be slowed down to 3000 frames per second (fps) which allows you to even see the ball flatten at impact on the clubface. All incredible information right? Yes it is amazing the advances of technology, however, keep in mind there are also some pitfalls to all this data. Here are some things to consider when looking at these technologies.
The benefit of seeing one’s swing on video varies from player to player- for some video is an amazing tool. By seeing just a few swings in slow motion, freeze frame, and in comparison to another swing the student can more rapidly understand and change improper actions within his swing. However as many as a third of all golfers may actually find that video is more of a hindrance than a help. In golf some learn best by feel, some by hearing, and some by seeing, all students use all of these functions to learn but usually one of the senses is predominant. For a “feel” learner, video may provide conflicting messages which cause them to doubt their instincts. For an “auditory” learner, the video may not provide enough information for them to understand corrections they need to make. Finally, the most common pitfall for some with video is paralysis by analysis, the student gets more information than they can process and as a result they have a hard time making a swing. Here is our short and simple take on computer video swing analysis.
1. Embrace technology it can speed the learning process greatly, IF you use it as a Part of the learning process, but only a part
2. The best software can’t replace a good instructor, always place the most emphasis on choosing a good instructor, don’t choose a school or teacher based soley on their technology. Make your choice based on the quality of their teaching staff, because even the best software can’t undo the damage done by a poor instructor
3. Beware of schools or teachers who “over hype” technology, the best teachers feel technology is just one of many tools to help you learn the game. If it’s the primary tool they promote, it may be a marketing “crutch” for a ineffectual instructor.
4. Find out what type of “learner” you are. Do you learn by seeing, hearing, feeling, work with your instructor to define your “type” If you’re not a visual learner, don’t place much emphasis on video
5. Technology also helps your instructor see things that will allow him to better help you with your game. Video isn’t solely for you to watch, often your instructor can pick up things he missed during your swing, so even if you aren’t a visual learner, you’ll still benefit from having your swing videoed. 
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