Swing Key

[mb6606]

How about taking the #3 pressure point into the inside left rear quadrant of the ball.

[EdZ]

Once I have decided on the distance, type of shot and target, I think in pictures and let my body react. No swing thoughts, just visual images.

[cjgolf]

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Honestly, I can't hardly tell you what I "did" on my best shots.

Hallelulla

thats exactly how I feel as well

but I thought we were supposed to know what we did so I was never 100% comfortable with it being that way

I would say I have 100% downstroke blackout

but truly that is the way it is for me

[Vandal]

Once I have decided on the distance, type of shot and target, I think in pictures and let my body react. No swing thoughts, just visual images.

That has produced some great results for me sometimes. Results that I believe I don't deserve. I've been on the tee and told myself "OK, the perfect shot is to aim at that tree and then draw it around the corner." And then I swing. And whammo, there it is. I've done this a few times with shots and am amazed when I pull it off.

[EdZ]

That has produced some great results for me sometimes. Results that I believe I don't deserve. I've been on the tee and told myself "OK, the perfect shot is to aim at that tree and then draw it around the corner." And then I swing. And whammo, there it is. I've done this a few times with shots and am amazed when I pull it off.

"calling your shots" is a very powerful technique

[Daz]

Once I have decided on the distance, type of shot and target, I think in pictures and let my body react. No swing thoughts, just visual images.

Spot on EdZ. Thinking about mechanics is detrimental to performance. Remember Homer's distinction between practise and playing the game. When playing we should be focused on the shot in hand and forming the most lucid image of the shot we can.

"Strong images are like seeds in our soul, when they are planted there they grow, start havin' a powerful effect."
"Advertisers and propagandists know this"
Shivas Irons - Golf in the Kingdom

Anyone hitting the ball well on the range but not producing the goods on the course should take a break from the yellow book and read the green book (The Inner Game Of Golf - W Timothy Gallwey). Try and trust the techniques in here and you will be amazed at the things your body knows how to do if you just let it.!

[Vandal]

I'd also suggest people pick up a copy of "Every Shot Must Have a Purpose," which teaches the think box and the play box among others.

[cjgolf]

Has anyone read Golf - The Mind Factor? the Darren Clarke book

your thoughts

I have "Every Shot Must Have a Purpose," and I am finding it a bit hard to get into