[Yoda]

but have you tried it?

Surely only by trying it you can discount it.

Yes, and it's not for me. But it seems to work for you, so keep doing it. Vive la difference!



Personally, I prefer to distract myself (from Outcome) with Alignments. Specifically, the Adjusted Address Routine of 3-F-5 (including the Three Visualizations of 8-0) as preparation for the Fifth Programming Routine (Subconscious Performance / Chapter 14). Once learned, this precision Preparation can -- and should -- be executed in seconds. All without 'gumming up the works'.

Also, I encourage my students to give Conscious attention to Execution by monitoring the Clubhead Blur through the Release Interval. To combat 'Downstroke Blackout' (3-F-5) and 'quick, jerky and wobbly' execution (3-F-6), the attention span must be at least as long as the swing (3-B), and this awareness helps a lot. In fact, Byron Nelson wrote that it was his primary swing thought throughout his illustrious career.