Tips From TPI: Vertical Jump and Power in Golf

Some of the biggest hitters in golf are also some of the biggest jumpers. TPI co-founder Dr. Greg Rose shares why vertical jump is a good indicator of potential power in golf.

[@matthewbeard4761]

Two great videos that answered a lot of questions I did not know I had. Please do more of these.

[@corlabz]

You are very knowledgeable with biomechanic and kinematic chains. You know exactly where stability and power is generated. Sports Physiotherapist here.

[@jimmyvespegolf3834]

100% agree. I was a hoops player and golfer. My vertical was 38”. It isn’t anymore but that is more knee injury related. But the distance is still there.

[@harrisonwhitley2612]

What are some drills to feel this correctly? I can almost dunk a ball at 6’ so I have plenty of vertical for ball speed. I just don’t understand the feeling of how to translate that to a golf swing. Any tips?

[@nedgermany]

So how do you get “lower”on the backswing when the right leg straightens at the top of your backswing aiding in a full hip turn at the top ?

[@eduardoholschneider9102]

Does this also apply to irons?

[@shagbag9056]

I’ve seen plenty of guys at my club that couldn’t jump over a piece paper, that hit it just as far as anyone else ! At 65 I don’t see a lot of vertical leap training transferring to added swing speed and yardage.

[@edge21str]

I've seen slow motions of far hitters squatting down when they initiate the down swing and then jump back up. But when I try it, I just mess up the timing and I'm way more likely to thin it or fat it. I don't know if I'm just missing something, but it seems like learning to swing like this takes a lot of practice.

[@louispounds7486]

Irons too? (To a lesser degree?)

[@hisstuff1973]

Isn’t this early extension?

[@tysonmarostica1772]

Okay… but why are we seeing coaches promote lateral bend to shallow the club? Is this a strength issue related to increased vertical movement of the lower body and an inability to control the handle?

[@cpv3golf]

Whatever happen to just getting the ball in the fairway, hitting greens in regulation, 2 putts and walking off the green with a par. I’m not against power but distance has destroyed the creativity of the game. Now if the US Ryder Cup team just kept the ball in the fairway instead trying to smash the damn ball 320 yards into the rough. Now that really helped. As they say you drive for show but you putt for the dough. Let’s get back to the fundamentals of playing the game not how far to can hit it.