Practicing for Scoring (play)
Practicing for Scoring (play)
When practicing to play, focus more on skills and transfer, and simplify the mechanical thoughts.
In this video I discuss some different styles of practice and when they would be the most beneficial.
1. Mechanics Practice: Work on your swing and technique. Avoid big changes right before an event.
2. Skill Training: Focus on specific aspects like distance and accuracy.
3. Transfer Training: Simulate pressure situations to make your practice more game-like.
In general, you'll want to start with mechanics, then move on to skill-building, and, as a tournament approaches, focus more on transfer training. However, they acknowledged that individual goals and deficiencies might require adjustments.
In essence, effective golf practice involves a thoughtful blend of these three approaches tailored to your specific needs and goals.