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.

[JimmyVespe]

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.

[robsaxepga]

This is by far the best explanation I've heard of GRF so far. Thanks!

[matthewbeard]

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.

[gtsspeed]

I started doing this about 3 weeks ago after seeing a Justin Rose and Tiger video. Turn hip back squat pause and drive up/stand and keep loose wrists and just let body react. Very consistent ball flight. Easier on my back and killed my sway. And way more athletic. Watch Titleist video on vertical ground forces - excellent.

[harrisonwhitley]

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 ?

[jayvenable]

How do you reconcile this with avoiding pelvic thrust

[vantumpete]

Should it be used with long and short irons also?

[edgestr]

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.

[JimAlbrecht-nx]

How does this correlate with the move where the body lowers as the downswing begins (as Tiger Woods demonstrates well)? It seems contradictory, but I’m sure there is an explanation.

[jimedgin]

Long drive to me is a different subject.
For the actual player, the goal should be to have as much power as you can create without raising your risk of injury, thus better longevity in the game. You don’t have to have the vertical jump component to hit the ball PGA Tour average or even greater. But if you prefer to use it, have at it.

[golfrep]

So how do get a 4" vertical jump and NOT early extend? 🤔

[shagbag]

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.

[tysonmarostica]

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?

[cpvgolf]

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.

[SpinandThrowDiscGolf]

People are not getting better at golf. Too much information. And this might be the most destructive hype trend on golf.