LOSS OF POSTURE

The following limitations are usually at the origin of this swing characteristic.

Any Hip Rotation or Extension Mobility Dysfunction can cause the player to Lose their Posture. Most players exhibiting a Loss of Posture cannot perform an overhead deep squat or a full hip bend (touch the toes) or if they do, it is by exhibiting dysfunctional patterns of movements (caused by compensatory mechanisms due to physical limitations).

Positive Tests: “Pelvic Rotation”, "Overhead Deep Squat", "Toe Touch", Seated and Prone Hip Rotation, FABER, Modified Thomas Test.

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Reduced overall spinal flexibility and mobility can also be at the origin of this swing deficiency.

Positive Tests: “Seated Trunk Rotation”, “Torso Rotation".

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Insufficient weight shift: A lack of strength/power (hip/leg) or a weight bearing Hip Rotation/Extension/Flexion Motor Control Dysfunction can also cause the player to Lose their Posture.

Positive Tests: “Lower Quarter Rotation”, “Single Leg Balance”, “Bridge w/ Leg Extension”

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A core Stability and Motor Control Dysfunction and a Lumbar Spine Flexion Mobility Dysfunction (weak core) can be at the origin of this swing deficiency, sufficient core stabilisation is needed in order to do a proper weight shift.

Positive Tests: “Bridge w/ Leg Extension”, Passive Lumbar Lock Extension/Rotation, Half Kneeling Narrow Base, Prone Rocking.

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Either shoulder Mobility Dysfunction (more so rotation) including a "Flying Elbow" can be at the origin of this swing deficiency.

Positive Tests: "90/90", “Reach, Roll and Lift", "Lat", Prone Shoulder External Rotation Test.