Practicing The Right Way.

1:21 pm May 25, 2009

Even though many golfers are dedicated improving their game,
relatively few really understand how to practice properly.

If you have ever taken a look at golfers practicing their drives at the
range, more times than not, it looks like their intention is to get rid of
balls as fast as possible. And, use as much muscle and might in the
process.

Is this the right way? Do players actually get better from playing
“how many balls can I hit today?”

The reality is, probably not. But, it’s difficult to know exactly what
to practice because the swing is so complex. And where your swing
differs than most, might be unique to you.

Truly understanding your specific swing’s weakness or having
professional guidance can provide truly productive practice sessions.

A. Thought Vs. Practice

Although your eventual goal should be to develop a natural swing
that is not influenced by thinking, some thinking should go into your
practice sessions.

Visioning, thinking about why a ball didn’t go where it should have,
and a slow reflection & optimization of your weak points will help
you immensely.

In fact, you should bring a notebook with you to record your
thoughts. These notebooks can serve as a great way to increase your
progress by zeroing in on what you think is wrong and possible ideas
to fix the problems you are having.

Finally, when you have downtime (eg you are in an airport or
waiting for a meeting), you can practice thinking about your game
and your swing too.

Practice doesn’t have to always be done on the course or the driving
range!

B. Practice At Your Current Skill Level
A student golfer should practice swing specifics until the swing is
fundamentally sound. From there, he can advance & practice higher
level refinements.

The key is to take it from where you are in your game currently. A
countless number of items can be practiced, but specific procedures
must be followed in every practice session.

These may seem like common sense, but they are important enough
to list here:

1. Knowing what to practice should be the basis for your practice
session. It is essential to have a positive outlook and defined goal of
what you are trying to accomplish.

2. Begin your practice sessions by smoothing your swing with short,
soft iron shots, working your way up through the clubs until
reaching your driver. You should only use maximum power when
your swing has consistent smoothness and a fluid rhythm.

3. Rhythm should be an integral part of every practice session.
Proper rhythm promotes coordination and good timing. Get into the
groove!

4. The process of lining up a target is for more than just for
accuracy. It’s for self-confidence as well. Striving for distance and
not accuracy can give you a false sense of security that you are
progressing.

You’ve got to actually get the ball towards the green. Not sliced
beyond into the rough!

5. Distance and direction are always the primary goals of practice.
But, take the time to learn proper balance and a solid feeling in your
swing by testing different positions and adjustments. Get to where
YOU feel right before trying to knock it out of the park!

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