Post by Lawrence Netterville on May 30, 2007 0:49:44 GMT -5
I got this E- tip from Natural Golf
Being able to focus or concentrate is one of the most important aspects of the game of golf. But what is focus? It is merely the state of mind in which you ignore all around you that does not pertain to the task you are trying to accomplish; whether it is your job, driving a car, or a sports endeavor-anything.
Unfortunately, most golfers do not have this ability to focus or concentrate long enough to last through the setup and the swing. Some think it is not necessary; others just don't know how. It makes no difference which it is-not having it will simply keep you from playing your best game. Obviously, the top players in the world have learned how to achieve that state of mind. You can learn this by practicing the following mind drill.
Three times a day put yourself into a relaxed state anywhere you like (as long as you're not operating equipment or putting you or someone else in danger). Find a spot or some small object that is stationary; fix your eyes on that object and concentrate on it for just five seconds. Create a state of mind where nothing around you matters except that small object. Do this often enough so that it becomes easy to achieve and maintain that relaxed, focused state. It usually takes on average about two weeks to maintain a relaxed focus for that first five seconds.
Then increase to 10, 15, 20 and 25 seconds, each time moving to the longer period only when you can easily maintain focus for the current period. 25 seconds may not sound like much, but the average setup and swing only takes about 20 seconds for most people after they have learned the setup and their pre-shot routine. The best golfers in the world can focus for up to one minute, which seems an eternity to most of us. If the top golfers seem to be out of touch with everything that's happening around them during their setup and swing, it's because they are! Some ask how professional golfers can concentrate on their game for up to five hours at a time. The answer is they don't; they concentrate on their setup and swing one minute at a time.
My point is this; if you can train your mind to focus and then can turn that focus toward your golf swing, you can drop at least 4 strokes off your handicap and not have to change your swing. How many shots have you said "what was I thinking of?" That was the shot that went into the water or woods; OOPS... DROP!
Eliminate just two of them and that's 4 strokes!
by
Bill Gaines SR
Being able to focus or concentrate is one of the most important aspects of the game of golf. But what is focus? It is merely the state of mind in which you ignore all around you that does not pertain to the task you are trying to accomplish; whether it is your job, driving a car, or a sports endeavor-anything.
Unfortunately, most golfers do not have this ability to focus or concentrate long enough to last through the setup and the swing. Some think it is not necessary; others just don't know how. It makes no difference which it is-not having it will simply keep you from playing your best game. Obviously, the top players in the world have learned how to achieve that state of mind. You can learn this by practicing the following mind drill.
Three times a day put yourself into a relaxed state anywhere you like (as long as you're not operating equipment or putting you or someone else in danger). Find a spot or some small object that is stationary; fix your eyes on that object and concentrate on it for just five seconds. Create a state of mind where nothing around you matters except that small object. Do this often enough so that it becomes easy to achieve and maintain that relaxed, focused state. It usually takes on average about two weeks to maintain a relaxed focus for that first five seconds.
Then increase to 10, 15, 20 and 25 seconds, each time moving to the longer period only when you can easily maintain focus for the current period. 25 seconds may not sound like much, but the average setup and swing only takes about 20 seconds for most people after they have learned the setup and their pre-shot routine. The best golfers in the world can focus for up to one minute, which seems an eternity to most of us. If the top golfers seem to be out of touch with everything that's happening around them during their setup and swing, it's because they are! Some ask how professional golfers can concentrate on their game for up to five hours at a time. The answer is they don't; they concentrate on their setup and swing one minute at a time.
My point is this; if you can train your mind to focus and then can turn that focus toward your golf swing, you can drop at least 4 strokes off your handicap and not have to change your swing. How many shots have you said "what was I thinking of?" That was the shot that went into the water or woods; OOPS... DROP!
Eliminate just two of them and that's 4 strokes!
by
Bill Gaines SR