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The Lower Quarter Rotation Test
Tue May 28, 2013 by Dr. Greg Rose
Test Objective for the Lower Quarter Rotation Test
This is a good way to measure the rotational mobility of the lower quarter. Hip and tibial internal/external rotation and foot inversion/eversion are essential for a proper golf swing. The hip, tibia and foot coil and load on the trail leg during the backswing and rotate and post in the lead leg during the downswing. There is potential for excessive lateral motion in the golf swing (sway and slide) anytime a golfer finds restrictions in the lower quarter.
How to Perform the Lower Quarter Rotation Test
Have the player put all their weight on one leg and bend the other knee, placing the toe on the ground next to the leg being tested,. Have the player place their hands on their hips and try to rotate as far as possible in both directions. Make sure the player keeps the down foot pointing forward and all of the weight on the down leg. This forces the player to rotate only around the down leg. Repeat on the other leg and compare. Look for at least 60 degrees of pelvic rotation bilaterally.
This is for anyone who views the question for future reference. From what I understand having the 60 degrees allows for proper upper and lower body separation during the swing. While tour pros may not rotate the 60 degrees it allows them to maintain posture through out the swing
sheldon rundel 10/21/2018 6:43 PM
According to a video by the ESPN Sports Science team, on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvEzEYl0Re0, the average Tour pro turns his hips only 45 degrees in the backswing (the av. amateur 50 degrees). Why would we then have to look for at least 60 degrees of pelvic rotation?
Frank Conijn 12/6/2015 10:54 PM
you're telling me no one ever replied to you?
mike altman 10/26/2017 4:53 AM
OK, I failed. Now what? How do I increase my lower quarter rotation?
Bret Douglas 2/13/2015 3:28 AM