
About this episode
A pre-shot routine is one of the few constants in golf that all good players (pros & ams) have in common and something that you can control. It's also something you can and should develop in the offseason.
Here's why... A pre-shot routine will also help you:
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Stay calm and focused
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Improve your pace of play
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Block out negative thoughts
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Find your target and commit to a shot
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Take your range game to the golf course
But most importantly, it will help you get into the zone.
When your pre-shot routine becomes automatic, you can easily get in the zone and let your subconscious take over. This is where greatness comes and it's almost an out-of-body experience.
To get these benefits on the golf course, you need to first create your routine on the range. In this episode we'll cover:
- Why you need a waggle
- How bad routines lead to meltdowns
- The importance of breath in your golf swing
- Why you need to analyze the lie before picking a club
- The correct amount of time to spend over the golf ball
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