Golf Tip 7 - Attempting the Impossible Might Be the Reason for Your Difficulty
In golf, attempting the impossible might be the reason for your difficulty in playing the game successfully.
A study on Bjorn Borg reveals that for every point he earned he had to put in a practice time of around 46 minutes approximately.
This technique built up a strong foundation and made him believe in himself.
This statistic can be supported by looking at the following facts: • high level marathon runners build up mileage by running 100 miles per week for a number of weeks before the start of the competition • in the 70s, Gary Player had hit approximately 1,000,000 practice shots • Tiger Woods has handled golf clubs since he was a kid, and it is only a matter of speculation as to the number of shots he must have taken as practice shots However, the following trends must be noticed: • a large number of golfers only go and play the game • they do not practice their shots • Unlike marathon runners or tennis players, they do not follow a fitness regime as the fitness required for the game is minimal Before starting to practice for hours one must remember the following: • the mental training should be top priority so that the "swing muscle memory" is always fine • qualitative principles must be applied • do not try hard with the wrong notions According to Tony Robbins, "Repetition is the mother of skill.
" However, it must be remembered that this statement applies only in case of quality practice.
Otherwise, no matter how hard you try it is of no use.
A study on Bjorn Borg reveals that for every point he earned he had to put in a practice time of around 46 minutes approximately.
This technique built up a strong foundation and made him believe in himself.
This statistic can be supported by looking at the following facts: • high level marathon runners build up mileage by running 100 miles per week for a number of weeks before the start of the competition • in the 70s, Gary Player had hit approximately 1,000,000 practice shots • Tiger Woods has handled golf clubs since he was a kid, and it is only a matter of speculation as to the number of shots he must have taken as practice shots However, the following trends must be noticed: • a large number of golfers only go and play the game • they do not practice their shots • Unlike marathon runners or tennis players, they do not follow a fitness regime as the fitness required for the game is minimal Before starting to practice for hours one must remember the following: • the mental training should be top priority so that the "swing muscle memory" is always fine • qualitative principles must be applied • do not try hard with the wrong notions According to Tony Robbins, "Repetition is the mother of skill.
" However, it must be remembered that this statement applies only in case of quality practice.
Otherwise, no matter how hard you try it is of no use.
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