Probably the most frustrating screen of the TPI Fitness Test for participants is the Single Leg Balance Test. They almost always ask for a second attempt and quickly discover it’s an area that can be easily improved with dedicated practice. I demonstrate the Single Leg Balance test in the video below. The test challenges your proprioception…..yes, a fancy word. To make things simple….Proprioception is what police officers test if they suspect you of drunk driving – without proprioception you would need to consciously look at your feet to make sure you’re staying upright while you’re walking.
In golf, having a high level of proprioception will provide you with an upper hand on making adjustments in your swing WITHOUT looking at where your hands or other body part are……just complete awareness. Did you know you can learn something if you wind up to the top of your backswing and then turn your head to see where your hands are positioned? You’ll discover that you still have two hands….but nothing else. Watch the video and work on your balance testing your proprioception – I promise it will help.
