Why do we find a move that seems so easy to the professionals so incredibly difficult to perform?
Recently, I discovered that psychologists believe that we learn differently as adults than we do when we were children.
And I believe this may be the key to explaining why we have such a difficult time of it.
The large majority of professional golfers will have taken up golf when they were kids – Tiger Woods was swinging a club well at 3!
But … I would imagine the majority of amateur golfers took golf up when either in their late teens, early twenties or even later in life … as adults.
The psychologists believe that as children we learn from repeating the model that we see – we know that kids are very trusting of what they are told. Yes, they ask lots of questions but they trust the answers given. They see, and are told, and DO.
Now as adults we learn differently. We have already formed opinions about how the world is and how things operate. So when we learn something new we actually test it against the rules that we have already built up in our heads as to what is right and wrong.
Unfortunately for us, the golf swing is actually illogical to our adult minds. That’s where the problem stems from. In our heads we can’t actually accept or believe that that is how the golf swing works. We then trust our instinct and test it against our rules and go back to what we believe is logical.
Here is what is illogical about the golf swing:
A Golf Swing without Effort = A Powerful 300 yard drive
It’s been said before that the secret to the pros swing is that it achieves ‘Power WITHOUT Effort – how illogical is that!
It’s a bit like saying we’re going on a 200 mile car journey, but we’re not going to turn the engine on! No ones going to believe you.
That’s how our brains interpret it…we think there’s no way you can hit a golf ball 300 yards without LOTS of effort.
So next time we coil up on the back swing our brain tells our muscles ‘right guys we need plenty of effort if we’re going to send this ball long and straight’.
Pro’s do actually put effort into their swings to get the ball to go that far (look at Tiger Woods face just before impact and you’ll see what I mean) BUT they put it in at a completely different point in the swing to amateur golfers. They also know the technique that allows them to produce such great results …. and it doesn’t involve power, certainly not how the amateur golfer understands it.
Amateur golfers think you need to start the golf swing powerfully BUT the pro golfers know that you put the effort in at the bottom of the swing.
If you try and take this point on board this will start the process of adjusting your mind.
In my book … Golf Swing Eureka … I OPEN your EYES to how the golf swing actually works … much of which we amateurs don’t appreciate … and the answer to the question … why is the golf swing so hard?
Month: November 2020
Where Should The Golf Ball Be Positioned
Critical Ball Position Instruction Revealed
When you swing a golf club well you do so without any conscious thoughts. Or in other words you swing the club automatically using your subconscious mind. The better and more consistent your setup the more you’ll be able to swing automatically. And to back me up on this read this quote from Tiger Woods:
“Poor ball position is a silent killer. If you don’t place the ball precisely in relation to your stance, the ball will be playing you instead of you playing the ball. You’ll have to conjure up some type of weird swing movement just to get the club on the ball, and because of that you’ll never be consistent.”
Tiger Woods
So one huge determining factor as to whether or not you become a consistent ball striker will be where you position the ball in your stance and how consistently you get the ball positioned where it needs to be for each club. If your ball is positioned poorly then you’ll need to make a lot of compensations as you swing and this will mean you’ll greatly lack consistency.
So here’s where you need to position the ball in your stance to become a consistent ball striker.
For your Driver and 3 Wood your ball should be positioned directly off your left foot instep.
Then for your 2-iron through to 6-iron your ball should be positioned a ball width inside your left instep.
Important Note: If you’re using high lofted woods or hybrids then here is what I suggest. Anything up to 19 degrees in loft, e.g. a 5 wood should, use the driver ball position. Woods/Hybrids over that, e.g. a 21 degree 7 wood, should use the 2nd ball position that I suggest for 2 – 6 irons.
Finally for your 7-iron through to 9-iron your ball should be positioned two ball widths inside your left instep.
Now after seeing this you may be wondering why I teach three ball positions when it would be so much easier to have just one ball position. Well, here’s the reason.
When you swing a driver you need a more sweeping motion than you do with say a 5-iron. And if you had just one ball position for both of these clubs then you would have to adjust your swing consciously to produce the correct swing motion (i.e. a sweeping one for a driver and a more downward blow with a 5-iron) and that’s not good.
So work hard on getting the ball positioned correctly and consistently for each club you’re using and you’ll give yourself a great chance of becoming a consistent ball striker.
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Article used with permission from Nick Bayley (Professional golfer) who has discovered just one golf swing fault that could be stopping YOU from ball striking consistency and success.
But now you can take a simple 2 minute golf swing test to see if you have this swing fault or not.
What Is Medicus Golf
What Is Medicus Golf… Chosen by golf pros as top swing trainer club in the world.
The Medicus Learning System is dedicated to assisting golfers of all ages “Master the Basics” of golf through a consistent process of education, training and practice.
Medicus golf has always heard that “practice makes perfect.” However, educators know that “practice doesn’t make perfect, practice makes permanent.” So how does a golfer know when a golf swing motion is correct or incorrect?
Until now golfers had to rely on the theories and interpretations of their teaching professional, books and videos which gave conflicting information, and golf tips from friends and other golfers. All these have led to the confusion, frustration and inconsistency of the player.
This is why the Medicus Learning System was created It is a comprehensive series of golf training aids. Bob Koch says…”Throughout my years of playing and working with different instructors, something was missing in my ability to know and feel the correct swing. The Medicus Learning System was developed to provide the immediate feedback needed to practice and play with confidence, resulting in long term positive results on the golf course”.
It is the mission at Medicus golf, to assist golfers of all ages to “Master the Basics” of golf through a consistent process of education, training and practice.
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What Are The Keys To Golf Practice
A Few Keys to Efficient Golf Practice
Whether it’s in baseball, hockey, soccer, tennis or any other sports that involves a ball, there is a feeling of immense satisfaction and pride that comes from hitting the ball solidly. Nowhere does this apply more than in golf, where the small golf ball goes where it wants on anything but a solid shot.
If you want to hit the golf ball solidly on a consistent basis, the only way is through practice and more practice.
Though you may not think so, the best time to practice golf is right after a round. Everything that didn’t work for you during the round is fresh in your mind, and your body and mind are ready to go. Failure to work consistently on the golf shots that regularly give you the most trouble means your golf game won’t soon improve.
The key to maximizing your efficiency in golf practice is creating ‘real’ situations. Ideally, you would mirror what happened in your golf round and employ your best swings. Also work on hitting golf balls from every bad lie you can think of. Obviously, it’s extra important to practice if you haven’t played for a while.
Boost your game further by visualizing a round of golf during lunch or breaks, on your way to or home from work, etc. Imagine taking many good swings and hitting a great shot each time. See your entire body flowing in unison through each shot, completely tension-free. This isn’t useless preparation. You are increasing your muscle memory and preparing them for the next round.
If you enjoy other sports, you can transfer movements in these sports to help your golf game. For instance, the way you shift your weight on a tennis backhand shot is very similar to the bodyweight transfer on a golf shot. Use the tennis experience to remember what you need to do on the links. For detailed steps on how to swing properly we suggest you pick up a copy of the Lady Golfers Guide – it’s a 222 page ebook full of great advice, tips and lessons in golf – all from a woman golfers perspective.
When you’re hitting a lot of balls in one session, remember to take a break between swings. You will avoid mental and physical exhaustion and can use the time to process what you’ve learned or accomplished. Remember, you’re not out there to hit a thousand shots, rather a few beautiful ones. Hitting 20-30 balls at a time is sufficient practice, especially if the majority of these are struck on the sweet spot of the clubface.
To hit a more accurate shot and promote better contact, pull out your favorite iron and try this exercise: take two tees and stick them in the ground a couple of inches apart. (You can also use two balls.) Try (air)swinging your iron through the tees without hitting them. Start with partial swings and work your way up to full swings as you get better at avoiding the tees. Soon you will be hitting the ball more solidly.
It may sound corny, but don’t forget the feeling of a good shot. Memorize it and internalize it, then practice it and you will soon be able to produce it consistently. It’s very easy to lose the feeling of a great shot because there are so many variables that went into hit, from hand position, proper grip and good pre-swing body alignment to the right ball position, clubface impact and follow-through.
Source: The above information is just a small morsel taken from the Lady Golfers Guide. This 222 page ebook is full of golf tips and advice like the above, and for just $37 we think this every Lady Golfer should have it.