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THE CARRY OVER EFFECTS OF
THE POWER SNATCH
The power snatch is more of a balance,
power
strength
and
acceleration
movement. As the snatch is a balance
movement the major carry over effect is on
Proprioception. Evidence shows that it can
help the athlete improve brain function and
develop more gray matter (muscle control,
memory, decision making, learning,
attention span). During any power
movement or any acceleration movement
the body’s core stability is most important.
This movement helps the athlete improve
core stability and transfer force from the
lower body to the upper body seamlessly.
It also improves the athlete’s co-ordination,
rate of force production, acceleration,
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explosive strength, speed and the
effi ciency of motor unit recruitment which
is a basic requirement for golfers to hit the
ball longer. (Pic 3)
THE MEDICINE BALL SIDE
THROW EXERCISE
In order to generate a powerful golf swing,
one of the major components is the need
for a high amount of rotational power
production. Increase in rotatory speed is
directly related to the increase in rotational
power production. The medicine ball side
throw exercise helps develop power in
the legs, hips, core and allows the athlete
to generate more speed in a controlled
manner. It helps improve core stability,
avoiding unnecessary movements at the
core, and, balance. This exercise also trains
the athlete to shift the weight from the leg
that is at the back to the front foot at the
end of the swing. (Pic 4)
GOOD TO KNOW
TSG Academy has developed an interesting
module to help golfers who train with us
from other cities too! You don’t have to be
at the centre to train effectively.
Fitness centre at the academy in Zion
Hills Golf County, Kolar, also trains tennis
players and cricketers who want to work
intensively on their fi tness during their
offseason. We have a programs for adults
too – whether or not you play/or have
played a sport.
The injury management and fi tness partner
in Bangalore can take care of you too!
MEET THE TEAM
Sudarshan VP: Head of Fitness at TSG Academy, Sudarshan is known nationally
for his pioneering work in the fi eld of Strength & Conditioning and is regarded as one of
the top experts in the area of sports performance training. He has made his mark in the
industry over the past 24 years with an impressive following of professional athletes, from
Cricket, Football Badminton and Golf.
Mrunalini Dahibhate: Strength and Conditioning Expert at TSG Academy.
Mrunalini is a former National level Rifl e Shooter and holds a Masters in Sports and
Exercise Science. Her experience spans Tennis, MMA, Badminton and Golf.
Pankhuri Ashirgade: Lead Physiotherapist at TSG Academy. Pankhuri holds a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy with experience in sports
rehabilitation and injury management. Educating patients about their condition is key to her process and integral to rehabilitation according to her.
Her experience spans Cricket, Football, Basketball, Badminton, Tennis, MMA and Golf.
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