What’s the one mental skill you must have during your preshot routine?
Focus or ability to attend to what’s important for the execution of a golf shot. You can’t hit a good shot when you are thinking about missing or are distracted by your own internal gremlins, for example.
How do you improve focus during your preshot routine-within that 30 seconds when you plan and prepare for a golf shot?
It’s really simple and includes three steps…
- Know what cues to focus on when execution shots. Define the performance cues in your routine, such as picking a target or line.
- Be aware of your most common distractions. List the top five ways to get out of your routine, such as thinking about a past shot or thinking too much about the outcome.
- Refocus when you get away from your routine. Recognize when you get off-task or out of your routine and quickly refocus. Stopping and restating your routine is also a good option.
Want to learn all my secrets to a focused and confident routine?
We just launched “Golf Mental Coach – Preshot” in the iTunes app store. In my new app, you learn the top mental strategies of a good putting, full-shot, and chipping routine. Check it out:
Golf Mental Coach – Preshot in the App Store
Your Golf Confidence Coach,
Dr. Patrick Cohn
p.s. I’ve also bundled a couple neat bonuses with my new app. One of them helps you assess your preshot routine after the round: Golf Mental Coach – Preshot in the App Store