Pre-shot Routine

[pitchperfect]

When I play a course I always take two practice swings before the shot and waggle the club to loosen any tension. But should I go through this ritual on the range? The temptation for me is to hit balls in quick succession without the routine. Does it matter as much on the range, or should I go through the routine nevertheless?

 

[DMC]

I think its important not only to have a pre shot routine but to stick with it.

 

[Bobirdie]

yeah,its good practice to play a game of golf in your head on the range

eg imagine your on the 1st at your course,hit a driver or whatever then a 7 iron etc

i dont do this though

but yeah pre shot routine should always be used and also stand behind the ball and try visualise the shot

 

[mono217]

Look at target 2 swings look at target line up and play the shot

 

[freddielong]

Yes you should use your pre shot routine on every shot range or not

 

[rgs]

Always use your pre shot routine even on the range. The range is were we are meant to fine tune our game.

 

[pitchperfect]

All good advice, folks. Ta very much.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Try to stick with it at the range. Apart from anything else it'll stop you getting into range mentality and hitting balls one after another especially if you hit a bad one. I know if I do that I'm rushing to get another ball to make sure I hit it properly.

As a rule I tend to step off the mat after every shot and then go through my address (grip, alingment and posture) before every shot.