Scapular Protraction
Scapular protraction (or scapular abduction) is a forward movement of the scapula away from the midline of the body – moving the shoulder blade (scapula) away from the spine during…
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Shoulder Transverse Extension
Shoulder transverse extension is a lateral movement at the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint in a horizontal plane, resulting in an increase of angle (extension) – moving the upper arm away from…
Shoulder Transverse Flexion
Shoulder transverse flexion is a medial movement at the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint in a horizontal plane, resulting in a decrease of angle (flexion) – moving the upper arm towards and…
Shoulder Abduction
Shoulder abduction is a lateral movement at the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint – moving the upper arm up to the side away from the body – see Figure 1. In anatomical…
Shoulder Adduction
Shoulder adduction is a medial movement at the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint – moving the upper arm down to the side towards the body – see Figure 1. In anatomical terminology,…
Shoulder Extension
Shoulder extension is a straightening at the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint resulting in an increase of angle (extension) – moving the upper arm down to the rear – see Figure 1.…
Golf Pitching & Chipping Game: Darts
This is a great game for improving your skills around the green. To score well, you’ll need great imagination, to read and adjust to different lies, and to process all…
Shoulder Flexion
Shoulder flexion is a bending at the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint, resulting in a decrease of angle (flexion) – moving the upper arm upwards to the front – see Figure 1.…
Golf Pitching & Chipping Game: Makeable Pitch
This is a great game for improving your mental focus, reacting to the target and thinking only about what you want to make happen. It will also develop your ability…
Golf Pitching & Chipping Game: Leapfrog
This is a great game for improving your touch and shot-making skills around the greens. Shooting a good score requires imagination, as well as great control over distance, trajectory and…