PGA PGM Intro to Teaching Exam 1- 3.1-
3.2
Club-head Speed - Answer-the velocity with which the club-head is traveling. Speed influences the
distance the ball travels as well as the trajectory of the resulting shot.
Centeredness of Contact - Answer-the exactness with which the ball makes contact on the face of the
club relative to the sweet spot.
Angle of Approach - Answer-the angle formed by the descending or ascending arc of the club-head on
the forward swing in relation to the slope of the ground.
Club-head Path - Answer-the direction of the arc described by the club-head in it's travel away from and
then back towards the target.
Club-face Position - Answer-the angle of the leading edge of the club-face relative to the swing path
(open, square, or closed). This determines the ball's flight along the club-head's line of travel.
, Distance - Answer-Speed + Centeredness + Angle of Approach
Impact - Answer-the moment when the full energy of the club-face is transferred to the ball, just prior
to separation.
Which of the 5 Ball Flight laws does Impact apply to? - Answer-All 5 laws
Club-head speed, centeredness of contact and angle of approach are all examples that primarily affect
what? - Answer-Distance
Club-head path and club-face are examples that primarily affect what? - Answer-Direction
The 5 human variables that influence club-head speed are.... - Answer-1) Physical Strength; 2) Body
Flexibility; 3) Swing Technique; 4) Leverage; 5) Neuromuscular Coordination
With a club-face open and an inside-out club-head path, we can expect the ball to travel on what path? -
Answer-Push Slice path
With a club-face square and an outside-in club-head path, we can expect the ball to travel on what
path? - Answer-Pull path
With a club-face closed and an outside-in club-head path, we can expect the ball to travel on what path?
- Answer-Pull Hook path
What is a Swing Principle? - Answer-The fundamental considerations in the swing that have a direct
bearing on a player's application of the laws.
How many Swing Principles are there? - Answer-14
3.2
Club-head Speed - Answer-the velocity with which the club-head is traveling. Speed influences the
distance the ball travels as well as the trajectory of the resulting shot.
Centeredness of Contact - Answer-the exactness with which the ball makes contact on the face of the
club relative to the sweet spot.
Angle of Approach - Answer-the angle formed by the descending or ascending arc of the club-head on
the forward swing in relation to the slope of the ground.
Club-head Path - Answer-the direction of the arc described by the club-head in it's travel away from and
then back towards the target.
Club-face Position - Answer-the angle of the leading edge of the club-face relative to the swing path
(open, square, or closed). This determines the ball's flight along the club-head's line of travel.
, Distance - Answer-Speed + Centeredness + Angle of Approach
Impact - Answer-the moment when the full energy of the club-face is transferred to the ball, just prior
to separation.
Which of the 5 Ball Flight laws does Impact apply to? - Answer-All 5 laws
Club-head speed, centeredness of contact and angle of approach are all examples that primarily affect
what? - Answer-Distance
Club-head path and club-face are examples that primarily affect what? - Answer-Direction
The 5 human variables that influence club-head speed are.... - Answer-1) Physical Strength; 2) Body
Flexibility; 3) Swing Technique; 4) Leverage; 5) Neuromuscular Coordination
With a club-face open and an inside-out club-head path, we can expect the ball to travel on what path? -
Answer-Push Slice path
With a club-face square and an outside-in club-head path, we can expect the ball to travel on what
path? - Answer-Pull path
With a club-face closed and an outside-in club-head path, we can expect the ball to travel on what path?
- Answer-Pull Hook path
What is a Swing Principle? - Answer-The fundamental considerations in the swing that have a direct
bearing on a player's application of the laws.
How many Swing Principles are there? - Answer-14
