Chest sway @ TOP (Swing Analytics): What It Is & Why It Matters
In plain language, what does "Chest sway @ TOP" mean on my monitor or export?
Side‑to‑side thorax sway at TOP relative to address—paired with Swing consistency dashboards that list phase‑specific chest motion (target vs trail). Mirrors how Sportsbox reports lateral chest displacement at completion of backswing.
Units: inches
Why does this metric matter for ball flight, dispersion, or scoring?
Highlights drift off the ball or toward the trail side while hips may still appear loaded; complements upper–lower sway gap diagnostics.
What usually makes this number look bad or noisy in real rounds?
Camera pan or misaligned face‑on view exaggerates sway; verify feet stay in frame.
What videos help explain this metric?
Each card opens the clip on YouTube; thumbnails come from YouTube’s preview images. For learning context only; not a substitute for in‑person coaching or medical advice.
What other metrics should I look at together with this one?
Sway gap (chest vs pelvis), Chest turn @ TOP, Hand sway backswing max, Pelvis sway @ TOP