TPI L-1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
O.T.I.S. stands for?
Correct Answer
Oscilating Technique for Isometric Stabilization
Question 2
The Pelvic Tilt Test is performed in what posture?
Correct Answer
5-iron Stance and Posture
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,Question 3
The line that makes up the top of the"Slot" in diagnosing Over-the-Top is drawn:
Correct Answer
when the lead arm gets parallel to the ground in the backswing
Question 1
Physical Causes of S-Posture?
Correct Answer
1. Series of muscle imbalance called Lower Crossed Syndrome
-weak muscle combined with overactive or tight muscles that can cause injury.
TEST: Pelvic Tilt Test, Bridge w/Leg Extension
-could also be too much pelvic tilt at address
Question 2
What is Lower Crossed Syndrome?
Correct Answer
Grouping of weak muscle combined with overactive/tight muscles. Prolonged static posture can cause this.
tight hip flexors and lower back WITH weak abs and glutes
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,Question 3
How to do a video analysis of Chicken Wing?
Correct Answer
-Draw a line from center of lead shoulder to center of lead wrist at impact (face-on camera)
-should bisect from lead arm, shoulder, to wrist
-IF lead elbow/wrist are bent then chicken wing
Question 4
What is S-Posture?
Correct Answer
-too much arch in player's lower back at set up
-player's sticking tail bone out too much in set up
-puts high stress on muscles in lower back and causes abs to become inhibited
Question 5
How to do a video analysis of Early Extension?
Correct Answer
1. Down the line camera view
2. In set up, draw vertical line on rear end.
3. take golfer to top of backswing and pause the video
4. if at impact, there is space between line and butt, its early extension
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, Question 6
How to do a video analysis of Sway?
Correct Answer
1. FACE ON CAMERA
2. Draw line down middle of back leg
3. Place small line just outside back hip so it is touching the body
4. Advance video to top of backswing
5. IF back leg/hip at top of backswing has moved away from target then student is swaying
Question 7
What are the physical causes of Hanging Back?
Correct Answer
1. POOR STRENGTH IN BACK LEG
-weak glutes, adductors, abs
Test: Bridge with Leg Extension & Leg Lowering Test
2. LIMITED MOBILITY/INSTABILITY OF FRONT HIP
Test: Single Leg Balance, Lower Quarter Rotation Test, Bridge with Leg Extension, Leg Lowering Test
3. POOR TECHNIQUE/LACK OF COORDINATION IN HIPS
Test: Pelvic Rotation Test
-Not enough loft on club
-ball position is too far back
-Reverse Pivot/Reverse Spine Angle
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Question 1
O.T.I.S. stands for?
Correct Answer
Oscilating Technique for Isometric Stabilization
Question 2
The Pelvic Tilt Test is performed in what posture?
Correct Answer
5-iron Stance and Posture
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,Question 3
The line that makes up the top of the"Slot" in diagnosing Over-the-Top is drawn:
Correct Answer
when the lead arm gets parallel to the ground in the backswing
Question 1
Physical Causes of S-Posture?
Correct Answer
1. Series of muscle imbalance called Lower Crossed Syndrome
-weak muscle combined with overactive or tight muscles that can cause injury.
TEST: Pelvic Tilt Test, Bridge w/Leg Extension
-could also be too much pelvic tilt at address
Question 2
What is Lower Crossed Syndrome?
Correct Answer
Grouping of weak muscle combined with overactive/tight muscles. Prolonged static posture can cause this.
tight hip flexors and lower back WITH weak abs and glutes
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,Question 3
How to do a video analysis of Chicken Wing?
Correct Answer
-Draw a line from center of lead shoulder to center of lead wrist at impact (face-on camera)
-should bisect from lead arm, shoulder, to wrist
-IF lead elbow/wrist are bent then chicken wing
Question 4
What is S-Posture?
Correct Answer
-too much arch in player's lower back at set up
-player's sticking tail bone out too much in set up
-puts high stress on muscles in lower back and causes abs to become inhibited
Question 5
How to do a video analysis of Early Extension?
Correct Answer
1. Down the line camera view
2. In set up, draw vertical line on rear end.
3. take golfer to top of backswing and pause the video
4. if at impact, there is space between line and butt, its early extension
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, Question 6
How to do a video analysis of Sway?
Correct Answer
1. FACE ON CAMERA
2. Draw line down middle of back leg
3. Place small line just outside back hip so it is touching the body
4. Advance video to top of backswing
5. IF back leg/hip at top of backswing has moved away from target then student is swaying
Question 7
What are the physical causes of Hanging Back?
Correct Answer
1. POOR STRENGTH IN BACK LEG
-weak glutes, adductors, abs
Test: Bridge with Leg Extension & Leg Lowering Test
2. LIMITED MOBILITY/INSTABILITY OF FRONT HIP
Test: Single Leg Balance, Lower Quarter Rotation Test, Bridge with Leg Extension, Leg Lowering Test
3. POOR TECHNIQUE/LACK OF COORDINATION IN HIPS
Test: Pelvic Rotation Test
-Not enough loft on club
-ball position is too far back
-Reverse Pivot/Reverse Spine Angle
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