| Most people skip one of the most important steps | | | | improve it for the next hole. There are some things |
| when learning golf swing basics. Keeping focused | | | | you can try to work on your focus. |
| throughout the game can make the difference | | | | Hold your favorite pen in your hand. Focus on the tip |
| between a great game and a bad one. If your mind | | | | of the pen. Try to block all other thoughts from your |
| is elsewhere, such as on being nervous, it isn't in the | | | | mind. The only thing you should see or think of is the |
| game. | | | | tip of that pen. This can help you strengthen your |
| It's normal to get upset when you have a bad shot. | | | | focusing skills. It sounds silly, but it is very effective. |
| Get mad and get it out of your system. Before you | | | | Meditation techniques can also be very useful in |
| step up to take your next swing you need to rid | | | | maintaining focus. Many players say that your focus is |
| yourself of the anger and disappointment. That way | | | | where the game is won or lost. If you can't focus on |
| you can focus on taking your next shot, stay in the | | | | all of the different steps it takes to make the |
| moment. | | | | perfect shot, you very well may hit the ball into the |
| You can learn a lot from the bad shots. You can see | | | | trees. This is the number one golf swing basic to |
| what it is that you did wrong, so that you can | | | | remember. |