How often have you instructed yourself to keep your head down only to hit the ball over the green anyway? You overcompensate and make contact with the ground a foot behind the ball in an effort to avoid repeating the mistake.
That has already been done.
After a bad shot, what kind of voice do you use to speak to yourself—positive or negative? The good or the bad shots, which evokes a stronger emotional response?
The attempt to self-correct before the next shot could prove to be very interesting if the main memory is hitting the ground a foot behind the ball.
Your nervous system reacts to the predominant feel; it does not react well to conscious (negative) thought. You feel confident and have a good chance of making a lasting connection if the image that comes to mind the most is one of prior success.
The “secret” to confidence (and consistency) is your ability to recall the memories of success. These memories give you the best feeling, enabling you to concentrate on where you want the ball to go rather than on the obstacles you’re attempting to avoid.
Have you ever made the ideal shot? Describe your thoughts if you can.
You probably remember that effortless feeling that goes beyond conscious thought. Your mood has an impact on your swing.
How does one develop confidence? The solution is twofold: first, learn how to let go of the bad shots, and second, figure out how to strengthen the feel of your best shots. It seems fairly straightforward, doesn’t it? Awareness is the first step. After making a poor shot, stop being so hard on yourself.
The foundation of traditional golf instruction is the idea that by making a student aware of their swing flaws, they will eventually make permanent progress.
Sadly, this method frequently gives the impression that a student will never be proficient enough to stop worrying about using proper technique. As soon as you “fix” one mistake, another one appears. It’s a vicious cycle.
Do you know what goes on before a shot? Between knowledge and results, an efficient pre-shot routine can fill the gap. The main objective is to get you to just hit the damn ball for the first 1.5 seconds, forgetting about your swing mechanics!
In the following article, we’ll examine some recurring components in the pre-shot routines of the top players in the world and discuss how you can modify them to raise your game.
Thanks for reading.