Pre shot routine

[Redwood]

In the past, I have never used one as such, just lining up the logo of the ball down the line I want to hit it, and then step up and swing.

Recently I've been having big problems with my ball striking. Driver not going well off the tee (mis-hits, slice) and serious issues with my irons (fat shots and falling forward after swinging). Played Saturday, and hit my tee shot into the rough on one of the holes and took a provisional, which was straight down the middle, of course. The thought then clicked, why not take a few practice swings to loosen the muscles and groove the swing thought I was after.

This worked well enough with my driver, but it was with the irons where it paid most dividends. Taking a practice swing a few inches away from the ball tells me if I'm standing too far away from the ball, which I think was the cause of me falling forwards when swinging, and my subsequent fat shots.

I'll certainly be incorporating a pre-shot routine with practice swing into my future setup and hopefully help bring some consistency into my game.

Anyone else introduced some sort of pre-shot routine into their game to help with certain things that were giving you problems?

 

[Smiffy]

I always step away and take a practice swing or two, especially with my irons. It's amazing because I play off scratch without a ball.

And my mate hates it when I take a divot during my rehearsal....

 

[viscount17]

I've started to do the practice swing with the irons - more to find out where the ground is, but it's embarrassing taking lumps out of the tee rehearsing the driver.

not good at practicing the putter stroke nor at marking and picking up the ball - suppose I should really.

As to swing thoughts, hit the b thing seems to sum that up.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I have a set routine. It seems awkward written down but works quickly and well in practice. I have a one yard line behind the ball. Behind that line I do everything I need to prepare for the shot (check the wind, my yardages, flag position etc) and then make a club choice. I'll take a practice swing.

I then put my glove on which is mental trigger to start the focus and once I cross that imaginary line I'm committed. I'll take my address, pick my tarket spot and release. Once the ball has finished I'll take my glove off which is my trigger that the shot is over and all I can do is go look for it.

Its similar at the range. I'll take my grip and address separately for each ball and will try and step off the mat after each shot. That way I don't get into old habits especially if I hit a bad one of hitting one ball after another with no real thought. A bucket of 80 can take me well over an hour to hit, longer if I'm working on a swing drill

 

[Smiffy]

I have a set routine. It seems awkward written down but works quickly and well in practice.

Except on the 17th & 18th at Ascot sadly

 

[HomerJSimpson]

But was still good enough to lighten your wallet.

 

[Smiffy]

But was still good enough to lighten your wallet.

Courtesy of a blitz by Hywel on the front 9 that kept you in the game

 

[HomerJSimpson]

You remember it how you like. Yes he played well but I think you'll find his back nine was more than ably supported as were some of the front nine holes. Its what made us an unbeatable force on the day and took the money.

 

[Smiffy]

You remember it how you like. Yes he played well but I think you'll find his back nine was more than ably supported as were some of the front nine holes. Its what made us an unbeatable force on the day and took the money.

Errr....OK
Can I ask a straight question then Homey?
Why, when I asked you if you wanted to go "head to head" with me as a side bet did you say you wanted to see how you played the first few holes before you commited to a wager?
I've never done that before!!

 

[Region3]

As to swing thoughts, hit the b thing seems to sum that up.

I think that is the worst thing you can think while swinging.

You should be thinking about swinging towards your target rather than hitting the ball.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Simply because I was trying a new swing change and it was the first time out on the course with it. I didn't know whether I'd swing well, okay (as I did in places) or be totally inept. I didn't want the pressure of an extra side bet knowing I was in good hands in the match stakes with my partner.

 

[Owen_Thomas_14]

My pre-shot routine:
Pick club, two practice swings next to ball and then walk behind ball and pick spot infront of ball, line up and hit. Sounds quite long but takes me seconds.

 

[Tommo21]

I then put my glove on which is mental trigger to start the focus and once I cross that imaginary line I'm committed. I'll take my address, pick my tarket spot and release. Once the ball has finished I'll take my glove off which is my trigger that the shot is over and all I can do is go look for it.

This is a wind up. I've never read so much tosh in all my life.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

If you don't want to read what I write just block me - simples!

 

[Imurg]

I then put my glove on which is mental trigger to start the focus and once I cross that imaginary line I'm committed. I'll take my address, pick my tarket spot and release. Once the ball has finished I'll take my glove off which is my trigger that the shot is over and all I can do is go look for it.

This is a wind up. I've never read so much tosh in all my life.

Watch some professionals next time you can - you may be surprised.

 

[Herbie]

People are different, and if by having a unique set up, it gives them a benefit, there is no justification in complaint or criticism. Some people thrive on what to others are meaningless things, in the same way some people have lucky charms that mean nothing to others.
Such things only become at best and irritation should they be long winded to the point of time wasting.

The worst thing is for someone to use all sorts of chosen or copied set up mannerisms, when they dont realise they are not the kind of person who needs to.

 

[Tommo21]

I would think the pros are fully fucused with or without a glove on. If they need a trigger it's the second they walk onto the first tee, if not long before. I dont think they need or use a trigger to tell them the shot is over.

I'm aware of the blocking...you can block me.

 

[Dodger]

And people wonder why we have slow play!A practice swing THEN put the glove on??!! Glad you don't play in front of me,be a few warning shots being released if you did fannying about with all that.

 

[Imurg]

I would think the pros are fully fucused with or without a glove on. If they need a trigger it's the second they walk onto the first tee, if not long before. I dont think they need or use a trigger to tell them the shot is over.

Most pros will tell you that they switch off between shots. YOu can't concentrate on one thing for 5 hours so they switch off as they walk to the ball and switch back on when they get there. Then they go through their routine and once they've hit the ball and seen it finish they switch off again.

 

[Golfmmad]

Dodger,
You add nothing to this forum with arrogant replies like that, and if it were me you were playing behind, you can be sure your "warning shots" would be winging their way straight back!

Golfmmad.