What is your driving experience? Three, ten, and one years have passed… It’s likely that you’ve driven for long enough to rely on your gut and drive intuitively.
Do you still remember how you learned? Let’s examine how this method can be used to create a powerful golf swing.
When learning a skill, there are three basic stages that must be completed. Although the lines between the stages are frequently hazy, I think you’ll be able to relate.
The first step for a beginner driver is getting a feel for the steering wheel, braking system, mirrors, etc. On a quiet street or parking lot, the procedure typically starts as you drive slowly. Here, the student tries to recall the precise location of the brake, steering wheel, signals, etc. This is known as the mechanical or conscious stage. Speed is unimportant at this point.
Ever been forced to wait behind a student driver?
The second stage of learning entails gradually applying the new information in real-world situations, such as while operating a vehicle on a residential street with oncoming traffic, stop signs, pedestrians, and traffic lights. Gradually, the student gains the ability to rely on their intuition and respond quickly to the constant barrage of information.
Driving safely at highway speed is the process’ third stage. At this point, the student has (hopefully) practiced enough to concentrate solely on finding the best route to the destination and respond quickly to potential detours.
Every top athlete has a distinctive rhythm that can be recognized even when they are not aware of it.
How does this learning procedure relate to developing a reliable golf swing?
A novice would start creating efficient muscle memory in the ideal learning environment by practicing crucial positions slowly and without a club. This is comparable to the young driver in the parking lot.
On a practice range, the student would learn how to choose a target and get a feel for their ideal swing during the following phase. It is crucial that the student concentrate on the feel of the successful shots rather than scrutinizing the unsuccessful ones.
In stage three, the scratch golfer has honed triggers that allow him or her to swiftly transition from conscious (mechanical) mode to unconscious (feel) mode; they solely concentrate on the target and put their faith in their muscle memory.
The three crucial positions listed below must be practiced daily if you want to develop effective muscle memory. We’ll examine each position in greater detail in the following article.
There are three fundamental positions found in every effective swing:
(1) At address, feel the weight of the club.
(2) The target should be turned away from.
(3) At impact, the left hand is opposite the left leg.
Please join us the following week as we examine the cause-and-effect relationships in each position.
Thanks for reading!