| Whether it's in baseball, hockey, soccer, tennis or any | | | | movements in these sports to help your golf game. |
| other sports that involves a ball, there is a feeling of | | | | For instance, the way you shift your weight on a tennis |
| immense satisfaction and pride that comes from hitting | | | | backhand shot is very similar to the bodyweight |
| the ball solidly. Nowhere does this apply more than in | | | | transfer on a golf shot. Use the tennis experience to |
| golf, where the small ball goes where it wants on | | | | rememberwhat you need to do on the links. |
| anything but a solid shot. | | | | When you're hitting a lot of balls in one session, |
| If you want to hit the ball solidly on a consistent basis, | | | | remember to take a break between swings. You will |
| the only way is through practice and more practice. | | | | avoid mental and physical exhaustion and can use the |
| Though you may not think so, the best time to practice | | | | time to process what you've learned or accomplished. |
| is right after a round. Everything that didn't work for | | | | Remember, you're not out there to hit a thousand |
| you during the round is fresh in your mind, and your | | | | shots, rather a few beautiful ones. Hitting 20-30 balls at |
| body and mind are ready to go. Failure to work | | | | a time is sufficient practice, especially if the majority of |
| consistently on the shots that regularly give you the | | | | these are struck on the sweet spot of the clubface. |
| most trouble means your game won't soon improve. | | | | To hit a more accurate shot and promote better |
| The key to maximizing your efficiency in practice is | | | | contact, pull out your favorite iron and try this exercise: |
| creating 'real' situations. Ideally, you would mirror what | | | | take two tees and stick them in the ground a couple |
| happened in your round and employ your best swings. | | | | of inches apart. (You can also use two balls.) Try |
| Also work on hitting balls from every bad lie you can | | | | (air)swinging your iron through the tees without hitting |
| think of. Obviously, it's extra important to practice if you | | | | them. Start with partial swings and work your way up |
| haven't played for a while. | | | | to full swings as you get better at avoiding the tees. |
| Boost your game further by visualizing a round of golf | | | | Soon you will be hitting the ball more solidly. |
| during lunch or breaks, on your way to or home from | | | | It may sound corny, but don't forget the feeling of a |
| work, etc. Imagine taking many good swings and hitting | | | | good shot. Memorize it and internalize it, then practice it |
| a great shot each time. See your entire body flowing in | | | | and you will soon be able to produce it consistently. It's |
| unison through each shot, completely tension-free. This | | | | very easy to lose the feeling of a great shot because |
| isn't useless preparation. You are increasing your | | | | there are so many variables that went into hit, from |
| muscle memory and preparing them for the next | | | | hand position, proper grip and good pre-swing body |
| round. | | | | alignment to the right ball position, clubface impact and |
| If you enjoy other sports, you can transfer | | | | follow-through. |