I had a client recently who practices frequently (2 or 3 times a week) but is struggling to see results in their game. We talked a little about what his practice session looked like and here is a summary:<\/p>\n
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- 100 balls<\/li>\n
- Start with high lofted club<\/li>\n
- Go up the bag in random order<\/li>\n
- Hit towards flags on range<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201chow long does this normally take you?\u201d \u2013 \u201c30-45 minutes\u201d.<\/p>\n
100 balls in 30 minutes is 18 seconds a shot\u2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cDoes that give you enough time to prepare, execute and reflect?\u201d<\/p>\n
If you were training to become a sniper marksman to the highest accuracy, you would not fire one after the other as quickly as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
So\u2026 How can I practice more purposefully?<\/p>\n
Work on a specific goal\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
What do you actually want to work on today and how can you achieve this?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cI want to drive it better\u201d < \u201cI want to focus on my ball flight with driver\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMy short game needs work\u201d < \u201cI need to work on my turf interaction with my short wedge shots\u201d<\/p>\n
\nSpecificity helps narrow the focus of the session<\/span><\/p>\nMeasurable outcome<\/b><\/p>\n
Having something to measure and reflect on will tell you if what you are trying to achieve is being achieved. Think about how you could use alignment sticks, tee pegs, chalk lines\u2026 not just a target in the distance on the range!<\/p>\n
Discomfort<\/b><\/p>\n
Being comfortable with uncomfortable situations is not just a key practice skill, but a life skill. If you embrace the uncomfortable zone, the chance for growth and creativity increases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
What does discomfort look like in golf practice?<\/b><\/p>\n
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- Challenging lies \u2013 not just flat range mats!<\/li>\n
- Varying shots – low fades, high draws<\/li>\n
- Creating pressure situations – lose points for target misses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Reflect<\/strong><\/p>\n
Another important life skill which is transferred over to golf and practice. Spend time after each ball and each session to evaluate and reflect on the above points.<\/p>\n
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- How did that shot relate to my objective?<\/li>\n
- How am i feeling today?<\/li>\n
- Was that a purposeful session?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
After these questions should come a follow up question\/s – not just yes or no!<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
So next time you are at the range, before you buy your basket, ask yourself how are you going to practice today?<\/p>\n
Lewis<\/p>\n
@LClarkePCoach<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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