• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.500-507
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of medicine ball throwing for weight shift training, that make improvements on golf physical fitness and performance. This training was related to physical fitness and golf performance in beginner golfer, undergraduates 20 males(10 exercise groups, 10 control groups) during 10 weeks. Variables were strength, flexibility, headspeed and distance. Training course were devided 2 sessions. In 1 to 5 weeks, using 3kg medicine ball, in 5 to 10 weeks, using 5kg medicine ball. Throwing method imitated golf swing, address, backswing, follow-through by throwing medicine ball. The Results were as follows; Medicine ball throwing for weight shift training showed significant difference in strength, flexibility, headspeed and distance in Exercise Group statistically. In conclusion, Medicine ball throwing for weight shift training improved strength, flexibility, headspeed and distance. So, it could be considered very effective training method as warming-up and main exercise.