What is the probable in-swing result at impact for a player who shows an anterior lower back tilt?

• A. Inability to maintain spine angle
• B. Inability to maintain the spine angle, restricted torso rotation
• C. Increased torso rotation
• D. No impact on swing mechanics

Answer: (B)

An anterior lower back tilt at impact disrupts the way your spine and torso move through the strike. When the pelvis tips forward, the lumbar spine goes into more extension, which makes it harder to hold the same spine angle from backswing into impact. That loss of spine angle means you’re not staying lined up the way you should, and the torso has to work against this extended posture. Because the upper torso and rib cage are attached to that extended lower spine, your ability to rotate the torso through impact becomes restricted rather than free. So the most consistent consequence is an inability to maintain spine angle, together with restricted torso rotation, which is what this option describes.