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Bio-mechanics
Bio-mechanics of the golf swing!
 Bio-mechanics is the study of human movement. So, bio-mechanics of the golf swing is studying how the body moves while swinging a golf club. To be technical, bio-mechanics would be the detailed study of what the muscles, bone structure and nerves do while swinging the club to effectively and efficiently strike the golf ball to optimize distance and accuracy.
Now, I am not a bio-mechanics-chemist studying bio-mechanics of the golf swing, but I do believe that taking a look at various fundamental positions through-out the golf swing and by applying some simple basic rules, both physical and mental, along with the proper golf equipment , every player can improve and attain a higher level of enjoyment. And that is really the goal here, isn't it?
There have been a lot of studies done and golf swing models produced, yet there are a million ways to get the job done. All you have to do is watch the PGA, Champions, or Nationwide Tours to see this is true. So, what are the top players getting right?
Well, you can say that their mechanics have a lot of similarities. But, they also have a lot of differences too.
Many looking at the bio-mechanics of the golf swing would tell you that the fundamentals would involve the following:
1. Grip 
2. Stance
3. Posture
4. Follow-thru
But let's face it, everyone has different bodies styles and mental bio-rhythms that cause them to have different grips, stances, postures, and tempos and therefore different bio-mechanics throughout the golf swing. So, maybe there are some other fundamental goals the golfer should have. When you look at the golf swing too detailed your mind gets way too cluttered. You need to take a complicated game and make it simple for you to play, learn and enjoy.
  Bio-mechanics of the golf swing should involve what ever it takes to:
- Be able to brush the ground in a small area where you are looking
- Be able to do this with consistency and then add speed
- Do these things in balance
- Let the golf equipment do the work
Really the only way to hit the ball solidly is to be able to do these things over and over again. Hand-eye coordination, consistent speed, and consistent balance produce solidly struck shots. You have to be able to hit (through) what you are looking at, repeatedly.
If you can keep the mechanics simple, you can allow your mind to visualize, be clutter-free and produce more 
solidly struck golf shots. You must be able to play the ball from point A to point B. But, do it in a much more simple manner. 
 Bio-mechanics of the golf swing has been very beneficial to the golf industry. It has especially provided club manufacturers with a better understanding on how to build golf equipment to improve your game. It has provided golf ball companies insight into improving the ball, and apparel companies’ insight into improving golf apparel, not to mention improvements in instruction, accessories, psychology, and physical fitness.
Bio-mechanics of the golf swing are very important and directly connected to the outcome of your golf shots. But you must keep your swing thoughts simple to allow your mind to let your body do what the mind is telling it to. It is the body that generates, directs, and delivers the energy to the golf ball. But it is the mind that gets in the way and limits your results.
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