Golf is a strategic game in which thinking is an important part of playing your best. On any particular shot you need to take into account the distance to target and select a club. You want to find the best place to put the ball, taking into account the conditions and course hazards. You need […]
Course 2: Building an Effective Pre-Shot Routine
The one inescapable truth about being human is that we are creatures of habit.
We might like to think of ourselves as spontaneous, unpredictable individuals, but if we look carefully we find that patterns and habits can be found at all levels of our lives. From the way we get dressed in the morning to the way we choose our partners, there are familiar patterns everywhere.
Quite simply, our minds crave familiarity.
Of course, some patterns and habits are unhelpful, but others are very useful. Ask yourself the following questions:
- Is your current pre-shot routine working well for you or not?
- Does it allow you to stay focussed and relaxed whilst playing your shot?
- Do you know why you do the things you do in your pre-shot routine?
This course will cover all the elements that make the difference between a pre-shot routine that works and one that doesn't, as well as teaching how to stay relaxed and focussed during your shots.
You'll learn how an effective pre-shot routine can help you get into "the zone", as well as simple and practical techniques that you can apply immediately.
2.2: Getting Ready to Play
When you are about to take a shot it is vital that you are in the right state of mind. In this video, Karl explains how to trigger your ‘ready to play’ state, so you can concentrate on the shot at hand. Downloads PDF Transcript
2.3: The Power of Questions
In this topic, Karl reveals why the questions we ask ourselves are so powerful, and can have a direct impact on our performance. Downloads PDF Transcript
2.4: The Magic Question
Now that you know the power of questions, in this topic, Karl reveals you the ‘Magic Question’ to ask before each shot. Downloads PDF Transcript
2.5: The Practice Swing
Most players take a practice swing, but most people have no idea what they are trying to achieve when they do. In this topic, Karl shares the 3 golden rules for an effective practice swing, and how to ensure correct alignment when you address the ball. Downloads PDF Transcript
2.6: Crossing the Bridge
Once your thinking is done, it is time to move over the line to the ‘Playing Zone’. Karl shares some techniques to help you switch from thinking to doing. Downloads PDF Transcript
2.7: Beating Pre-Shot Nerves – Part I
Karl explains how your perception contributes to pre-shot nerves and shows you how to avoid this, over a nice hot cup of tea. Downloads PDF Transcript
2.8: Beating Pre-Shot Nerves – Part II
Your posture and the way you breath can have a profound effect on your state of mind. Karl explains the link between breathing and anxiety and how to take back control. Downloads PDF Transcript
2.9: Beating Pre-Shot Nerves – Part III
It’s impossible to be both nervous and relaxed, so in this topic, Karl shows you a technique that has even helped people with life threatening stress reactions. Downloads PDF Transcript
