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#668 The Science of the Lead Ankle: Dorsiflexion and Braking for Maximum Ground Force
The lead ankle is one of the most overlooked performance factors in golf. It doesn't create speed directly—it creates the stable platform that allows the body to generate, redirect, and transfer force efficiently. The key sequence is simple: Load. Stabilize. Push.
During the transition, pressure shifts rapidly onto the lead foot. The lead shin moves forward over the foot, creating dorsiflexion. This is not a collapse but controlled loading that absorbs force and stores energy. Proper dorsiflexion lowers the body's center of mass, manages pressure through the foot, maintains ground contact…
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