Golf is not a “no brainer”. Without a plan and an image, it is impossible to set up and execute every shot. Blogs have suggested that you just pick your target and swing, without any mental preparation. I know this because it is what I tried and it was terrible. Every swing is different for each situation ( wind direction, stance, ball position, mental impact, etc.).
Collin Morikawa’s attention to detail was astounding when I read the latest issue of GOLF Digest. Here are his thoughts:
PLAN A: I use a slight cut off the tee when it is critical to hit the fairway. I often overcut the ball. This happens when my arms become disconnected from my body during the backswing [ his trailing elbow is nearly touching his side at top]. As I go back, I treat my arms as one unit so that a cut doesn’t become a cut. It’s easy to do. It will feel like your backswing has been shortened, but fully wound.
PLAN B: I like to get a little more distance so I raise the ball and turn harder. This makes my swing last longer. To practice this longer drive, I will sometimes put my right hand on the right side of my hip and do a backswing. I want my right leg to straighten and my right shoulder to move back and around me [ ] where his trailing elbow is from his side. “If I do that, when I swing I can really let it loose.” [End Collin’s quote.]
Collin has an idea for every shot. You should also have one. To keep my elbow near my body and force my backswing, I follow his plan A. I must avoid his plan B (for extra yards) because that is where I get into trouble when I eat wild slices.
Collin Moriikawa has the flexibility to move and keep his lead arm straight through his swing. Next week, I will be sharing a great tip for backswing flexibility for those who are less flexible. Practice with . You also get 5 additional golf swing tips. Get one now at www.GOLFSTR.com
Thought for the Day:It is amazing that a golfer who doesn’t do any yard or housework will repair his ball marks and replace his divots.
By: Will Curry
Title: Don’t Swing Without Your Mental Image
Sourced From: golfstr.com/dont-swing-without-your-mental-image/
Published Date: Thu, 12 May 2022 02:12:06 +0000
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