Golf Science
Optimum performance from tee to green
Published on 23. August 2018
192 pages
978-1-78240-709-6 (ISBN)
Description
Golf is perhaps the most complicated simple game ever invented. Watching the professionals gives you only a glimpse of the complexity of what is happening, with each shot involving biomechanics, aerodynamics, ballistics, materials science, probability, even meteorology. Golf Science takes a timely new look at the game by investigating the scientific wonders that transfer the ball from tee to hole. Each chapter investigates a different area of the game and is organized around a series of Q&As. What is the optimum length for a driver? How does backspin work? The answers and the data are presented through illuminating info-graphics. The perfect way to analyse your own kit and technique, by studying the techniques of the professionals and the latest innovations in design and coaching. Golf Science is the ultimate accessory for any golfer wishing to understand their craft.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
30,33 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78240-709-6 (9781782407096)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Book
02/2019
Ivy Press
€38.56
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Person
Dr Mark F. Smith is a Director of Education at the University of Lincoln in the UK. He is a sport scientist with more than 20 years' experience in exercise physiology research and applied consultancy practice. Having worked with a number of professional players, he has made significant contributions to the emerging importance of physiology in the development of golf performance. He has published golf science research in a range of leading international scientific publications, has worked as a scientific advisor for leading organizations and has been on the International Editorial Board for the World Scientific Congress of Golf Science.
Content
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- CHAPTER ONE mind and body
- CHAPTER TWO the swing
- CHAPTER THREE the equipment
- CHAPTER FOUR the environment
- CHAPTER FIVE coaching with technology
- CHAPTER SIX the practice process
- CHAPTER SEVEN the score
- APPENDICES Notes
- Table of measurements
- Glossary
- Notes on contributors
- Index
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- Q
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- X
- Y
- Acknowledgements
