Originally Posted by hennybogan

The first place I would look is set-up. Make sure that you are giving yourself a chance. Get clear about the type of motion you need to produce. Practice it in the mirror. You have to focus on your motion to improve. You want to turn off the part of your brain that is judging or concerned about what other people might think. My suggestion is to get away from anyone else. Practice where no one else can see you, then give yourself a break. Be patient. Golf is about the journey.

Clearly picturing a bad shot will often result in a bad shot. When this happens, you should acknowledge that you did a good job of translating your picture to your execution. So you need to get better at making good pictures. Often, technical improvement will help. You will find it easier to hit good shots. You may also have to spend some effort training your brain to see better pictures. One trick I use is to picture what a particular great player would do in the situation and try to act that out.

Originally Posted by 12 piece bucket (Post 44043)

HennyBeee . . . Now that you got some data about game and mind . . . how would you suggest organizing practice time when you ain't got much time?

Also . . . do you have any suggestions on implementing swing changes . . . not what changes to make . . . but the best way to practice/drill to make 'em actually happen and be able to make the move on the course?

Holla fo' a $.

Originally Posted by Hennybogan (Post 44129)

Bucket,

I want you to come up with the plan based on the previous posts. Then I'll comment on your plan. Fair? On the move to the course, I'm trying to get some comments on that in the learning golf thread.

HB

Originally Posted by 12 piece bucket (Post 44172)

1. Learn to develop a pattern eliminating the two-way miss . . . hit more fairways.

2. Pick good SPECIFIC targets. Be aggressive when appropriate.

3. Learn to hit higher pitch shots when necessary.

4. The worst thing I say about my putting from now on is, "I'm putting good, but I'm not making as many as I would like."

5. Do some putting "compass" drills to get better on short putts.

6. Get my eyes checked.

7. "turn of the brain. turn on the game." Try easy not try hard.

8. Practice my alignment on the range and forget about it on the course.

9. Have a big enough set to "let the motion make the shot."

10. Focus ONLY on things I can control . . . not crap I can't.

11. Have fun. Play each shot as an isolated event.

12. Learn how far I hit each club.

13. Define each shot. Use images.

14. Do mechanics practice at home in net. Do "golf" simulation on range.

Is this a decent start?

Originally Posted by Hennybogan (Post 44173)

Bucket,

You've got it. One more. It's all described in your post, but.... Head up, shoulders back, chest out. Puff up. Act like you know what you are doing; soon you will.

HB

Originally Posted by bambam (Post 44191)

Bucket, you found any type of glasses or laser correction that are comfortable for you with the astigmatism?

I've got the same problem with astigmatism and when I wear my glasses while playing sports like softball, I tend to have hand/eye coordination problems. Nothing major, just a little bit off. I've always thought it affects my golf game as well and don't wear my glasses except to read putts. I Even try to take them off when striking the putt.

Originally Posted by bambam (Post 44191)

Bucket, you found any type of glasses or laser correction that are comfortable for you with the astigmatism?

I've got the same problem with astigmatism and when I wear my glasses while playing sports like softball, I tend to have hand/eye coordination problems. Nothing major, just a little bit off. I've always thought it affects my golf game as well and don't wear my glasses except to read putts. I Even try to take them off when striking the putt.