Head lift backswing max (Swing Analytics): What It Is & Why It Matters
In plain language, what does "Head lift backswing max" mean on my monitor or export?
Vertical rise of Sportsbox forehead/head tracker at peak backswing—what many reports label Head Lift Backswing Max—relative to setup. This is not driver launch angle; it is head-height drift in the 3D solve.
Units: inches
Why does this metric matter for ball flight, dispersion, or scoring?
Excess lift often tracks with early extension patterns later in the swing and can change path and low point without you feeling it.
What usually makes this number look bad or noisy in real rounds?
Low camera height or setup changes create false lift. If lift is flagged, read it next to pelvis depth and chest side bend at the top.
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.
Head lift backswing max — Sequencing when you reduce excess sway or lift
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Titleist Tips
Head lift backswing max — Rotation vs sliding: finding a balanced pattern
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Titleist Tips
Head lift backswing max — Side‑to‑side motion and how it looks on video
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Titleist Tips
What other metrics should I look at together with this one?
Hand sway backswing max, Chest side bend (spine tilt), Shaft plane angle @ DAH, Chest lift @ TOP