Golf Swing Schematic for Flight Path Prediction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf instruction methods fail to provide a comprehensive system for maintaining proper body positioning during a golf swing, as they often rely on comparison to a single master with potentially non-ideal swing mechanics, and do not explain the effect of deviations on the golf ball's flight path.
Innovation Solution
A method and system using a schematic of vertical, diagonal, and circular lines representing ideal golf swing positions, combined with a motion training and analysis system, to teach and analyze golf swings, allowing for real-time feedback on body positioning and predicting the golf ball's flight path based on deviations from the schematic.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If video overlay systems superimpose student and master swings, then visual feedback is provided, but no explanation is given of the effect of deviations on flight path
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides feedback not only by overlaying the student's swing with the master's swing but also by calculating and displaying the predicted flight path based on detected deviations. This dual feedback mechanism addresses the information gap about flight path effects while maintaining manageable system complexity through automated calculations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary computational model that translates physical swing deviations into predicted flight path outcomes. This intermediary layer bridges the gap between swing mechanics and flight results without requiring direct complex experimentation, thus providing valuable information while controlling system complexity.
2Device complexity
If a single master player is used for comparison, then simple comparison is possible, but the master may have non-ideal swing mechanics
Solution Approach 1:
The system makes the master swing pattern selectable and interchangeable, allowing users to choose from multiple master players with different swing characteristics. This universality enables the system to adapt to different skill levels and swing styles, improving reliability without significantly increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic selection and switching between different master swing patterns based on user needs and performance levels. This dynamic adaptability ensures that the comparison reference remains reliable and appropriate for various scenarios while maintaining simple operational complexity.
3Measurement precision
If detailed analysis of multiple body segments is performed, then comprehensive swing analysis is achieved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the swing analysis into distinct body parts (hips, shoulders, arms, club) and analyzes each independently against the master pattern. This segmentation enables comprehensive precision while managing complexity by breaking down the analysis into manageable, modular components that can be processed separately.
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AI summary
A method of golf instruction utilizing a schematic represented by a plurality of vertical, diagonal and circular lines which demonstrate a preferred golf swing. A video recorder, processor and monitor can be used to record the golf swing of a student aligned within the schematic. Corrections to the students swing can be made based on the deviation from the schematic. Additionally, the flight path of the ball can be determined based upon the deviation from the schematic and the adjusted flight path can be displayed.