The Pre-shot routine
Exciting times have arrived, as our students are now ready to take their changes to the golf course! We explain that they need a repeatable and consistent pre-shot routine to help them execute their planned shots. It is important for them to understand the principles of best practice for the pre-shot routine, as follows:
- Firstly for golfers working on new swing techniques, focus should be on the physical and technical elements at this time, rather than the mental dimension.
- The pre-shot routine does not take place over the ball. It happens about 2m behind the ball before the address position, where analytical and technical decisions are made.
- Once over the ball, the target is the only focus.
Our students should also understand the major objectives of the pre-shot routine, which are:
- Muscle activation, ie. preparing your muscles to execute the planned shot.
- Incorporation of a new swing pattern.
Case Study 1, ANRI:
Technical problem: Lack of club head speed
Physical limitation: Lack of hip stability
Anri will make 2 backswings focusing on keeping her trail leg stable, not straightening it. From the top of her second backswing she will perform a pelvic punch focusing on her right glute squeezing into a full finish
Case Study 2, GARY:
Technical problem: Swaying off the ball
Physical limitation: Lack of hip mobility
Gary will make 2 backswings focusing on keeping the weight on the inside of his trail foot. From the top of his second backswing she will perform a pelvic punch to a full finish
Case Study 3, TJ:
Technical problem: Swing plane consistency
Physical limitation: Scapular stability
TJ will tuck his shirt in under his trail armpit. He will then make two full practice swings focusing on keeping his shirt tucked in.
Presented by Ian Corbett, your fitness & conditioning specialist & Steph Spies, your AAA-class PGA and Gary Player teaching professional
