A fascinating aspect about golf (and one of its most frustrating aspects) is the large variation in the style. Every player seems to follow a different set rules.
What can a once-a week golfer do to cut through all the technical information and determine what elements are worthy of imitation?
Maybe a new perspective will shed some light.
Do you remember hitting a perfect shot on a golf course? The feeling of effortlessness is something that every golfer can identify with. You can recreate that feeling of effortlessness by being consistent. BeforeEvery shot is an important missing link, which is sometimes overlooked by traditional instruction.
It’s easy to say but what do you do?
A simple sequence of actions will help you recall past successes. These movements are known in golf as a preshot routine.
One common mistake is to believe that the routine can be modified; each move must be performed with exact mechanical precision. Pre-shot is a sequence of simple movements which distract your conscious from swing mechanics, or other potential problems. You don’t need to know the exact movements. The primary objective is to keep moving until your shot feels ready.
The term generic is obvious. “ready”It means different things to everyone, but it is something you all know.
The most frequent fault of a mid-to high handicap golfer is to freeze over the ball while at address.
What happens if you stop moving? When you stop moving, your instinctive reaction is to think about potential hazards and previous mistakes.
Do you know the meaning of this term? “staying in the moment?”
It applies to all levels of golfers. The rational mind can’t function when the body is moving. You have between three and seven seconds to stop moving before your conscious mind starts sending you warning signals.
Next time you see golf, be attentive to how the player swings. Is the player swinging the club in a circular motion? A tug on the sleeves might be part of the routine. Every movement that can be repeated repeatedly is part of the routine.
You can learn how to let your instincts take control of you by focusing on the feelings and not just technique. This is how you can learn to “forget”Swing for just one-and-a half seconds, and you’ll hit the ball.