Hand lift @ TOP (Swing Analytics): What It Is & Why It Matters
In plain language, what does "Hand lift @ TOP" mean on my monitor or export?
Vertical position of Sportsbox mid‑hand trace at TOP relative to address—distinct from maximum hand lift anywhere in backswing. Appears beside club‑hand linkage stats in positional consistency summaries.
Units: inches
Why does this metric matter for ball flight, dispersion, or scoring?
Anchors wrist depth consistency at the logical end of pivot; complements chest lift diagnostics when stacking pieces of the motion capture skeleton.
What usually makes this number look bad or noisy in real rounds?
Glove contrast and lighting materially affect tracker lock at top—note conditions in Swing insights session notes.
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?
Hand sway backswing max, Head lift backswing max, Club–hand gap @ DCH, Chest lift @ TOP