ASSESSMENT &
BLUEPRINTING
AT IJGA GIVES
PLAYERS
DIRECTION
& GOALS
BY DAN JACKSON
IJGA GOLF COACH
To become a successful golfer in the modern era, players
must be realistic about their golf. Understanding where
your current skill levels are, is vital to be able to create a
clear and concise plan of action which will help you raise
your skill levels.
Within the IJGA golf program, we conduct vigorous
assessments for each and every student. The purpose
is to gather measurable data which is based on factual,
reliable information. We cover the full swing by filming
the swing from multiple angles.
Physical screening highlights any movement limitations
within the body. Limitations are clearly seen within
the golf swing. Corrective exercises are given at the
blueprinting stage to correct and improve the player’s
range of motions.
Mental Performance is a vital part of any development,
as this will determine your success within any swing
changes given.
The combination of these Assessments allows the
coaching team to collaborate and create a highly
personalized Blueprint.
We use the Swing Catalyst 3D Motion Plate &
Performance Studio to gather ground force pressure.
Our 3D Motion Plate capture capabilities act as an MRI
scan of your body during a golf swing. The suitability of
your clubs are assessed to ascertain if any improvements
should be made.
TrackMan is utilized to give accurate club and ball flight
data that gives information on precisely what the ball is
doing.
The blueprint is the basis for any improvements that
will be made. The blueprint is delivered to the player.
Between the player and the coaches, goals are set that
are both challenging and attainable, which helps to
motivate players. You can measure progress at different
stages throughout training. The ability to measure
progress is important, as it gives undeniable information
on the progress being made by you, the player.
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