A key component in the execution of an effective golf swing centers upon the ability of the golfer to rotate around a fixed spine angle. The ability to rotate around the spine angle does require a significant amount of mobillty in the hips. Mobility can be defined as the range of motion about a joint. Joint range of motion is dependent upon the articular structure of the joint in addition to the extensibility of the soft tissues surrounding the joint.

The hip is a ball and socket joint with a very large intended joint range of motion as a result of the articular structure of this joint. That being said, in order for the hip joint to have its' intended ranges of motion, the soft tissues surrounding this joint must have a certain amount of pliability and extensibility. If the soft tissues (i.e. muscles) surrounding the hip are un-pliable and limited in terms of extensibility, the abillity of the hip to move through its' intended range of motion will most likely be limited.

A number of modalities can be utilized by the golfer to increase the extensibility of the soft tissues surrounding the hip. These modalities include myofascial release activities utilizing a foam roller or stick, static flexibility exercises, joint range of motion modalities, and dynamic flexibility exercises. A combination of these aforementioned modalities within a comprehensive golf fitness training program is ideal for the golfer. Adherence to such a program over time can develop the required ranges of motion needed in the execution of biomechanically correct golf swing.