| It's something that every pro has, but many newer | | | | before a shot is taken. If you know what steps you |
| players are mystified by it. Let's take a look at the | | | | need to take for a successful shot you'll find it easier |
| pre-shot routine. | | | | to make sure that you work through each of the |
| What is a Pre-shot Routine? | | | | steps. If you carry out the routine regularly it will, |
| Ever watched golf on television and noticed that the | | | | eventually, become automatic. Not having to think |
| pros all have different ways of preparing to take | | | | about each element of the shot is great for |
| their shots? Each time they take a shot they try to | | | | confidence and consistency. |
| replicate the same process. How many times they | | | | How Do I Develop a Pre-Shot Routine? |
| waggle their stick, how many times they look at the | | | | Every golfer's pre-shot routine is different, so it's not |
| target- these are all part of the player's preparations, | | | | possible to detail exactly how you should put it |
| which can vary wildly from player to player. | | | | together, though there are some things you'll want |
| They can also include any number of details, each | | | | to keep in mind. |
| with their own practical or symbolic benefits. Virtually | | | | Make sure that the routine covers all the steps you |
| anything can be incorporated into a pre-shot routine, | | | | need to feel confident about the shot. If you like to |
| from looking at the club head to adjusting a hat or | | | | look at the target more than most, go for it! If you |
| having a particular move that's completed before the | | | | have a particular point in the preparation where you |
| shot. Small shuffles or balance shifts that indicate to | | | | take a practice swing, make that part of the routine. |
| the golfer that it's time to get started. | | | | You'll also want to make sure that you put together |
| Why have a Pre-shot Routine? | | | | a routine that matches your player rhythm. Some |
| There are a number of reasons why every major | | | | players are much faster than other, from the |
| professional has a pre-shot routine. High on any list of | | | | pre-shot preparations to the swing. It won't help your |
| reasons, you'll find the importance of shutting out the | | | | game if you pick a mismatched approach to |
| rest of the world before a shot. It's an act of focus | | | | preparation, so take time to think it through. |
| that can take the mind away from the gathered | | | | Watch the pros on television, if that helps, or look it |
| crowds or even your friends at the local course. | | | | up in a training program. You'll find there are many |
| The routine usually acts as a way of check listing | | | | approaches to the routine as there are good golfers. |