Practice Exam

1. The difference between a 45 degree hip turn and 90 degree shoulder turn is called what?

2. What is the role of the abdominal muscles in the swing?

3. The hamstring muscles initiate pelvic rotation.

4. The first part of the backswing is called the takeaway.

5. How many vertebrae are in your mid back?

6. In the backswing, which muscles are most active in controlling this movement?

7. Excessive side bending in the golf swing is linked to what kind of injury?

8. Spine motion occurs in three different directions. Which one of these should not be included?

9. Side bending refers to the amount of twisting between spine segments.

10. What muscle group functions to pull the arm down through the golf ball providing power?

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