Time for a Tune Up
As humans, we are not machines. We are imperfect creatures. We do the best we can at duplicating the small repetitive motions over and over again in order to succeed at this game. In my training, an important thing I have learned is that no matter how much I practice, it is still possible to develop mechanical kinks or to pick up bad habits. These may be very subtle or very noticeable, but the first step to correcting it is to discover it. This is often the toughest part.
Over the past twelve months, I struggled with my stance. Although I was training every single day, I knew that my stance was not consistent. Once I finally found a stance that worked for me, I used it faithfully in my practice. However, I was not consciously aware that the stance I had chosen was putting slight strain on my back knee. Over the long training sessions, I had gradually gotten lazy and fallen out of my stance in order to release some of that tension. This gradual shift in my stance caused a gradual domino effect with the rest of my mechanics. Since then, regular tune ups have helped me keep my body in line with each shot and to identify potential problems.
The more we learn and the more we improve the more confident and comfortable we become with our mechanics. Once we reach that level, our right brain takes over and we perform these motions thoughtlessly. Let’s face it. Unless we have a coach that works with us every single day, it is nearly impossible to ensure we are not straying from the foundation we have built. Before we can consider position play or winning tournaments, it is critical to have solid fundamentals. Even the professionals get regular tune ups. In this case, a tune up is seeking reliable expertise to ensure your mechanics are effective and consistent.
How do you know if you need a tune up?
- If you’ve never had a tune up, it’s probably time to look into one.
- If you’re unsure whether or not you need one, it may be a good idea to look into one.
- If you have not worked with a professional in some time and are interested in taking your game to the next level, consider a tune up.
- If you do not have a pre-shot routine, you may want to consider a tune up.
- If you are fortunate enough to have a house pro in your area work with you at free or minimal charge, jump on this tune up!
- If you just think you might need one, get one.
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