What can be captured using Motion Analysis?

• A. The ball trajectory
• B. The efficiency movements of the body during the swing
• C. The spin rate
• D. The swing tempo

Answer: (B)

Motion analysis focuses on how the body moves during the swing—tracking joint angles, segment speeds, and the timing of movements to show how efficiently the body sequences the kinetic chain. By capturing markers or sensors on the golfer, it reveals whether the hips, torso, arms, and hands cooperate smoothly to maximize clubhead speed with minimal wasted motion. This is what lets a coach assess efficiency, posture maintenance, ground reaction use, and coordination throughout the swing.

Ball trajectory and spin rate come from measurements of the ball itself, not the body’s movement, so they’re typically captured with ball-flight or radar systems rather than motion analysis. Swing tempo can be inferred from timing data, but the primary value of motion analysis is detailing the quality and efficiency of the body’s movement during the swing.