TPI Screening Test Questions and Answers
Question 1
Pelvic Tilt Test
Correct Answer
Why: we want the golfer to be able to anterior/posteriorly tilt their pelvis without compensation
What: we are looking for quality of movement not quantity
Body Swing Connection: S-posture, early extension, and reverse spine angle
Question 2
Pelvic Rotation Test
Correct Answer
Why: we want the golfer to be able to separate their lower body from their torso without compensation
What: we are looking for quality of movement not quantity
Body Swing Connection: over-the-top, casting, scooping, chicken winging, slide, sway, and hanging back
Question 3
Torso Rotation Test
Correct Answer
Why: we want the golfer to be able to separate their torso from their stable lower body without compensation
What: we are looking for quality of movement not quantity
Body Swing Connection: loss of posture, flat shoulder plane, early extension, slide, and sway
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, Question 4
Overhead Deep Squat Test
Correct Answer
Why: used to assess bilateral symmetry of the hips, knees, and ankles as well as thoracic spine mobility and shoulder
symmetry
What: we are looking for quality of the squat and quantity of ankle dorsiflexion
Body Swing Connection: early extension and loss of posture
Question 5
Toe Touch Test
Correct Answer
Why: assesses mobility of the golfer's low back and hamstrings; gives insight to lumbo-pelvic rhythm and balance
What: we are looking for quantity (ability to touch toes) and quality of the test
Body Swing Connection: C-posture, too much knee flexion, and loss of posture
Question 6
90/90 Shoulder Test
Correct Answer
Why: assesses mobility of the golfer's shoulders and symmetry from side to side
What: we are looking for quantity (>90 deg.) of ER of the shoulders
Body Swing Connection: loss of posture, flying elbow, chicken winging, and early extension
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Question 1
Pelvic Tilt Test
Correct Answer
Why: we want the golfer to be able to anterior/posteriorly tilt their pelvis without compensation
What: we are looking for quality of movement not quantity
Body Swing Connection: S-posture, early extension, and reverse spine angle
Question 2
Pelvic Rotation Test
Correct Answer
Why: we want the golfer to be able to separate their lower body from their torso without compensation
What: we are looking for quality of movement not quantity
Body Swing Connection: over-the-top, casting, scooping, chicken winging, slide, sway, and hanging back
Question 3
Torso Rotation Test
Correct Answer
Why: we want the golfer to be able to separate their torso from their stable lower body without compensation
What: we are looking for quality of movement not quantity
Body Swing Connection: loss of posture, flat shoulder plane, early extension, slide, and sway
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, Question 4
Overhead Deep Squat Test
Correct Answer
Why: used to assess bilateral symmetry of the hips, knees, and ankles as well as thoracic spine mobility and shoulder
symmetry
What: we are looking for quality of the squat and quantity of ankle dorsiflexion
Body Swing Connection: early extension and loss of posture
Question 5
Toe Touch Test
Correct Answer
Why: assesses mobility of the golfer's low back and hamstrings; gives insight to lumbo-pelvic rhythm and balance
What: we are looking for quantity (ability to touch toes) and quality of the test
Body Swing Connection: C-posture, too much knee flexion, and loss of posture
Question 6
90/90 Shoulder Test
Correct Answer
Why: assesses mobility of the golfer's shoulders and symmetry from side to side
What: we are looking for quantity (>90 deg.) of ER of the shoulders
Body Swing Connection: loss of posture, flying elbow, chicken winging, and early extension
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