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The Blue Rock Golf Academy features the latest in golf technology: all instructors are certified with Sportsbox AI, a 3D analysis software that can take your game to the next level. We also feature Trackman Launch Monitor and Smart2Move force plates to personalize your learning experience and make it easy to get the most out of your instruction.

Swing Code Library

Wingspan

Wing > Height = Glide
Wing = Height = Spin
Wing < Height = Launch

Forearm / Upper Arm

Forearm > Upper Arm = Glide
Forearm = Upper Arm = Spin
Forearm < Upper Arm = Launch

Pivot Post

Right / Trail = Glide
Center / Neutral = Spin
Left / Lead = Launch

Lower Body Differential

Fast > 45* = Glide
Mid = 45* = Spin
Slow < 45* = Launch

External Shoulder Rotation

Flexible = Glide
Neutral = Spin
Tight = Launch

Right Arm Action

Cover / Weak = Launch
Side Cover / Slightly weak = Spin + Launch
Side / Neutral = Spin
Side Under / Slightly Strong = Spin + Glide
Under / Strong = Glide

(Screening and concepts derived from Mike Adams and Terry Rowles’ UGL)

Wingspan

Side note: The wider the shoulders, the wider the takeaway. The narrower the shoulders, the narrower the takeaway. The thicker the chest, the earlier the turn, more inside and around. Forearms generally match the thighs at address.

Wing > Height = Glide

The greater the player’s wingspan compared to the player’s height, the more upright the swing plane. The club will climb towards the upper shoulder plane between the armpit or bottom of the sternum and the top of the player’s shoulders. The player’s posture will be more upright at the address position.

A man in a golf simulator room demonstrates three golf stances: backswing position, arms extended sideways for posture, and bent-over setup with hands together. Golf bags and clubs are visible in the background.

Wing = Height = Spin

Equal wingspan to height help guide the hands at the top of the swing to match the shoulder plane. The club will climb towards the mid torso or right arm or elbow plane between the bottom of the sternum and the player’s navel. The players posture will be more “neutral” at the address position.

A man in a golf training facility demonstrates three golf stance positions: holding a golf club mid-swing, standing with arms extended sideways, and bending forward as if preparing to swing.

Wing < Height = Launch

The shorter the player’s wingspan compared to the player’s height, the flatter the swing plane. The club will climb towards the lower hip plane between the navel and the player’s hip sockets. The player’s posture will be lower at the address position.

A golf instructor in a blue shirt and khaki pants demonstrates golf stances and arm positions indoors, with golf equipment and a large screen in the background.

Forearm / Upper Arm

Forearm > Upper Arm = Glide

If the player’s forearm length is greater than the player’s upper arm length, this will promote horizontal forces for his or her primary swing engine. Their downswings will be higher or steeper closer to the shoulder plane.

A man in a blue cap and golf attire demonstrates golf swing techniques indoors, with golf clubs and a virtual golf simulator screen in the background.

Forearm = Upper Arm = Spin

If the player’s forearm length matches the upper arm length this will promote rotational forces for his or her primary swing engine. Their downswings will be closer to the torso or right arm plane.

A man in a blue cap and jacket demonstrates golf swing poses indoors, with golf equipment and a virtual course screen in the background. He shows different arm and stance positions in three separate frames.

Forearm < Upper Arm = Launch

If the player’s forearm length is less than the individual’s upper arm length, this will promote vertical forces for his or her primary swing engine. Their downswings will be lower closer to the hip plane.

A man in a blue cap and jacket demonstrates a golf swing indoors, showing different positions: arm flexed, setting up to hit a ball on a mat, and flexing his arm, all in a golf simulator room with equipment.

Pivot Post

Right / Trail = Glide

Rear posters load more of their weight on their trail side in their backswings. As the trail hip loads completely above the trail leg, this promotes more lateral movement in their swings which in turn promotes more horizontal forces as their primary swing engines.

A golfer in a blue hat and shirt demonstrates two swing positions on a mat indoors, with golf equipment in the background. A screen shows balance and pressure data with charts and a heat map on the right side.

Center / Neutral = Spin

Center or neutral posters load more weight than front posters on their trail side in their backswings, but not as extreme as rear posters. The hips tend to stay inside the feet line on the backswing, which promotes more rotational forces as their primary swing engines.

A golfer wearing a blue hat and shirt demonstrates a backswing in two side-by-side images; on the right, graphs show weight balance shifting from mostly left foot to mostly right foot during the swing.

Left / Lead = Launch

Lead posters load fairly evenly in their backswings with their trail and lead legs. Typically no more than 65% of the player’s weight is distributed to their trail side in the backswing as their lead hip stays above the lead leg. This promotes more vertical forces as their primary swing engines.

Two images show a golfer indoors mid-swing, standing on a pressure mat, with golf clubs and a Mizuno banner behind. A third image displays a pressure graph analyzing the golfers weight distribution and balance during the swing.

Lower Body Differential

Fast > 45 degrees  = Glide

Players with the ability to disassociate their pelvis from their torso greater than 45 degrees from their body line will promote more side bend and horizontal forces as their primary swing engines.

Two images of a golfer indoors demonstrating golf swings: on the left, standing near a post; on the right, preparing to hit a ball on a practice mat in a room filled with golf equipment and technology.

Mid = 45 degrees = Spin

Players with the ability to disassociate their pelvis from their torso approximately equal to 45 degrees from their body line will promote a more moderate amount of side bend and rotational forces as their primary swing engines.

Slow < 45 degrees = Launch

Players with the ability to disassociate their pelvis from their torso less than 45 degrees from their body lines will promote less side bend and more vertical forces as their primary swing engines.

External Shoulder Rotation

Flexible = Glide

If the player is quite flexible with his or her right external shoulder rotation, the club will drop in a shallower, flatter angle closer to the hip plane.

Neutral = Spin

If the player is fairly neutral with his or her right external shoulder rotation, the club will drop closer to the torso or right arm/elbow plane.

Tight = Launch

If the player is quite tight with his or her right external shoulder rotation, the club will drop in a steeper angle closer to the shoulder plane.

Right Arm Action

Cover / Weak = Launch

Players who test to have a covering-style right hand grip will tend to be steeper in their takeaways but will shallow out the club later in the backswing as their trail elbow, positioned in the address position to do so, retracts more behind their bodies. After the transition, the player will drop the club on more of a steeper angle closer to the shoulder plane. Their right elbow remains behind the trail hip before impact, promoting less side bend on the downswing.

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A golfer wearing a blue cap and shirt stands indoors on a golf mat, holding a club and preparing to swing. Golf equipment, monitors, and screens are visible in the background.
A person wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and khaki pants holds a golf club with both hands, wearing a white glove on the left hand, standing in a ready stance.
A person in a blue long-sleeve shirt, khaki pants, and a cap is practicing a golf swing indoors on a green golfing mat, with a golf simulator screen displaying a virtual golf course in the background.
A man wearing a blue cap and golf attire is practicing his golf swing indoors on a mat, with golf equipment, computers, and monitors in the background displaying a golf simulation.
A person wearing a blue cap and navy top practices a golf swing indoors on an artificial turf mat, with a golf simulator screen displaying a golf course in the background.
A man in golf attire practices his swing indoors on a mat with alignment markings. He holds a golf club mid-backswing, surrounded by golf equipment, monitors, and a golf bag in a well-lit room.
A man in golf attire stands indoors on an artificial turf mat, holding a golf club and preparing to take a swing. A golf course scene is projected on the wall behind him.
A man wearing a blue cap, navy long-sleeve shirt, and khaki pants practices a golf swing indoors on a green mat, surrounded by golf equipment, monitors, and training aids.
A person wearing a blue jacket, khaki pants, and a blue cap is preparing to swing a golf club indoors, standing on a green BodiTrak golf mat. A projected golf course screen is visible in the background.
A golfer in a navy cap and jacket prepares to swing an iron club indoors, standing on a green mat with yellow lines. Golf clubs and training equipment are visible in the background.

Side Cover Slightly Weaker  = Spin / Launch

Players who test to have a covering style right hand grip tend to be steeper in their takeaways but will shallow out the club later in the backswing as their trail elbow, positioned in the address position to do so, retracts more behind their bodies. After the transition, the player will drop the club on more on a steeper angle closer to the shoulder plane as their right elbow remains behind the trail hip before impact, promoting less side bend on the down swing. All of this will happen with a bit more moderation compared to the full covering-style player.

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A golfer wearing a blue hat and shirt stands indoors on a green mat, preparing to swing a club, with golf equipment, monitors, and a golf bag in the background.
A person wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and beige pants is gripping a golf club, preparing for a swing, with both hands on the club and a golf glove on the left hand.
A man in a blue cap and jacket stands on a golf simulator mat indoors, preparing to swing a golf club, with a virtual golf course projected on a screen in the background.
A man in golf attire stands indoors on a practice mat, holding a golf club mid-swing. Behind him are screens, golf equipment, and sports memorabilia. He appears to be practicing his golf technique.
A man in a blue long-sleeve shirt, beige pants, and a cap is mid-backswing with a golf club on an indoor golf simulator, standing on a mat with a projected golf course in the background.
A golfer in a blue shirt and khaki pants prepares to swing indoors, standing on a practice mat with alignment lines. Golf equipment, monitors, and golf bags are visible in the background.
A man dressed in a blue jacket, beige pants, and a blue cap prepares to swing a golf club indoors, standing on a yellow and green mat labeled BodiTrak. A golf simulator screen displays a course in the background.
A golfer in a blue cap and navy shirt stands indoors on a green mat, preparing to swing a club. Golf equipment, monitors, and screens are visible in the background, suggesting a training or simulation area.
A man wearing a blue cap, navy jacket, and beige pants stands on a golf training mat indoors, preparing to swing a golf club on an artificial turf surface.
A man in golf attire prepares to swing a golf club indoors, standing on a green mat surrounded by golf equipment, computer monitors, and clubs in a training facility.

Side / Neutral = Spin

The player’s takeaway will be significantly more “one piece,” meaning their hands, arms, and shoulders will move together down the target line. The triangle formed by the arms at the top of the backswing will be fairly isosceles. Players will tend to drop the club more on the torso or right arm plane and, depending on their external rotation, their trail elbow will be more in front of their trail hip before impact; this promotes a moderate amount of side bend on the down swing. The player’s swing engine is motivated by rotational forces with this more “neutral” approach.

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A golfer stands indoors on a practice mat, holding a club and preparing to swing. He wears a blue cap and shirt, beige pants, and black shoes. Golf equipment, monitors, and bags are visible in the background.
A person wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt, khaki pants, and a white golf glove grips a golf club, preparing for a swing. The focus is on their hands and the upper part of the club.
A man in a blue jacket and cap practices his golf swing indoors, standing on a golf mat with alignment markings. He holds a golf club and appears focused, with golf equipment and a screen in the background.
A golfer in a blue shirt, khaki pants, and blue cap practices a golf swing indoors on a mat, surrounded by monitors, golf clubs, and training equipment.
A man in a navy shirt, khaki pants, and a blue cap is holding a golf club in mid-swing at an indoor golf simulation facility, with a projected golf course in the background.
A man in a navy shirt, khaki pants, and a blue cap is holding a golf club at the top of his backswing indoors, standing on a mat with golf training equipment and monitors around him.
A golfer wearing a blue jacket and cap practices his swing indoors on a green mat, holding a golf club mid-swing. A golf bag and virtual golf simulator screen are visible in the background.
A person in golf attire practices their swing indoors on a golf mat, holding a club and wearing a golf glove. Several screens and golf equipment are visible in the background.
A golfer in a blue jacket and khaki pants prepares to take a shot indoors, standing on a sensor mat with a golf club in hand. A golf simulator screen with a course image is displayed in the background.
A person wearing a blue hat and shirt, tan pants, and black shoes demonstrates a golf swing indoors on an artificial turf mat, holding a golf club and looking down at the ball. Golf equipment and monitors are visible in the background.

Side Under / Slightly Strong = Spin + Glide

Players who test to have a side under style right hand grip will tend to have a flatter and more open takeaway. At the top of their swings the right elbow, positioned to do so in the address position, will settle in a more downward position as the trail hand stays under the grip of the club. Post transition, the player will drop the club in a more under, shallower, or flatter angle closer to the hip plane. The trail elbow will slide ahead of the trail hip before impact (depending on the player’s external rotation) promoting more side bend on the down swing. All of this will happen with a bit more moderation compared to the full under-style player.

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A golfer in a blue shirt and khaki pants stands indoors on a practice mat, preparing to swing a golf club, with golf equipment and monitors visible in the background.
A person wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and beige pants is gripping a golf club, preparing to swing. Only the torso and arms are visible.
A man wearing a blue cap, blue jacket, and beige pants prepares to swing a golf club indoors, standing on a mat with golf equipment and a virtual golf screen in the background.
A man wearing a blue cap and shirt, beige pants, and black shoes stands in a golf stance on an indoor practice mat, holding a golf club. Golf equipment and monitors are visible in the background.
A person wearing a blue cap and sweater with beige pants prepares to swing a golf club indoors, standing on an artificial green mat with a screen displaying a virtual golf course in the background.
A man in a golf studio stands in a backswing position on a golf mat, holding a golf club. He wears a blue cap, blue long-sleeve shirt, and beige pants. Golf equipment and a large golf poster are in the background.
A man wearing a blue cap, navy shirt, and beige pants stands in a golfing stance indoors on a green mat, holding a golf club, with golf equipment and a simulator screen in the background.
A man in golf attire practices his golf swing indoors on a green mat, surrounded by golf equipment, computers, and monitors displaying golf-related data in a training facility.
A man wearing a blue cap, blue jacket, and khaki pants holds a golf club in a ready stance indoors on a green mat, with golf equipment and a projected course screen in the background.
A person wearing a blue cap and shirt, beige pants, and black shoes practices a golf swing indoors on a green mat, surrounded by golf equipment and computer screens.

Under / Strong = Glide

Players who test to have a side under style right hand grip will tend to have a flatter more open takeaway. At the top of their swings the right elbow, positioned to do so in the address position, will settle in a more downward position as the trail hand stays under the grip of the club. Post transition, the player will drop the club in a more under, shallower, or flatter angle closer to the hip plane. The trail elbow will slide ahead of the trail hip before impact (depending on the player’s external rotation) promoting more side bend on the down swing.

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A golfer wearing a blue cap and shirt with beige pants stands ready to swing in an indoor golf fitting room, surrounded by golf clubs, equipment, and golf brand posters.
A person wearing a navy long-sleeve shirt and beige pants holds a golf club, showing a close-up of their grip. They are wearing a white golf glove and a black wristwatch.
A golfer wearing a blue cap and jacket prepares to swing indoors, standing on a golf mat with a club in hand. A large screen behind displays a virtual golf course.
A man in a blue cap and shirt stands in a golf stance on an indoor golfing mat, holding a club. Golf equipment, awards, and a large photo of a golfer are visible in the background.
A person in a navy shirt, light pants, and a cap practices a golf swing indoors, standing on a green mat with a golf simulator screen displaying a course in the background.
A person in golf attire practices their swing indoors on a golf mat, with golf equipment, awards, and screens visible in the background. A large poster of a golfer in mid-swing hangs on the wall behind them.
A man wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt, beige pants, and a cap stands in a golf stance indoors, holding a club and preparing to swing, with golf equipment and a simulator screen in the background.
A man in golf attire practices his swing indoors on a green mat, surrounded by golf equipment, monitors, and award plaques on the wall.
A man in a blue cap and jacket, tan pants, and black shoes stands indoors on a golf mat, preparing to swing a golf club, with golf equipment and a virtual golf screen in the background.
A golfer wearing a blue cap and shirt, tan pants, and black shoes prepares to hit a golf ball indoors on a practice mat, surrounded by golf equipment, monitors, and a golf-themed wall display.
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