en بيومکانيک ورزشی و شاخه‌های وابسته بدان Sport Biomechanics and its related branches مقاله اصیل Original Article <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Background. </strong>Transferring energy from the lower extremities to the torso is a crucial mechanism enabling an effective golf swing. However, the optimal plantar pressure distribution that facilitates this energy flow has not been thoroughly investigated.<br> <strong>Objectives.</strong> This study explored the relationship and predictive potential between peak in-shoe plantar pressures at specific locations and the mechanical energy flow to the torso region during the golf swing.<br> <strong>Methods. </strong>Thirty amateur golfers, each with a handicap between 0 and 15, participated in this study. This range represents golfers with moderate skill levels, including highly skilled amateurs (closer to 0) and intermediate players (closer to 15). Plantar pressure distribution was recorded with instrumented insoles, and torso energy flow was measured using a 3D motion analysis system and force plate. Stepwise regression analysis identified pressure locations contributing to energy transfer (p<0.05).<br> <strong>Results.</strong> Peak plantar pressures at the right medial metatarsal (&beta;=1.75, t=4.31, p=0.001) and left lateral arch (&beta;=1.35, t=2.22, p=0.048) were positively linked to trunk energy transfer, while left great toe pressure (&beta;=-20.06, t=-4.51, p=0.001) showed a significant negative correlation. The regression model had an R&sup2; of 0.80.<br> <strong>Conclusion. </strong>The findings suggest optimal plantar pressure supports efficient energy transfer, while pressure in unfavorable locations may hinder swing efficiency.</div> Golf Biomechanics, Foot Pressure Patterns, Ground Reaction Force, Smart Insole, Energy Flow 0 0 http://aassjournal.com/browse.php?a_code=A-11-2269-2&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Khemchat Chaemklan khammachat10@gmail.com 100319475328460016967 0009-0005-3932-5165 No Department of Interdisciplinary Science and Internationalization, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Pornthep Rachnavy rachnavy@sut.ac.th 100319475328460016968 100319475328460016968 Yes School of Sports Science, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Soodkhet Pojprapai soodkhet@g.sut.ac.th 100319475328460016969 100319475328460016969 No School of Ceramic Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Dipak Kumar Agrawal d6400842@g.sut.ac.th 100319475328460016970 100319475328460016970 No School of Telecommunication Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand