Golf Developmental Analysis
Golf Developmental Analysis
| Skill | Keys To Success | Drills To Use |
| Pre-Swing Motion | Grip
Stance Posture Ball position Concentration Description of golf clubs Same swing for all clubs Position of club on ground Tee explanation Swing motion (The Complete Swing Motion) |
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| Full Swing Motion | Fluid Motion
Relaxed, Free Arm Swing Whole Body Motion Complete Swing Perfect Swing |
Elephant Trunk Swing Drill |
| Stance | Set up body stance: toes, knees, hips, and
shoulder all run parallel to the lines on the ground (use club ground).
Ball position ~ 3 to 4 ball lengths from left heel (all irons). Exercise stand up straight position. a. Feet shoulder - width apart b. Weight even (balls of feet) c. Flex knees d. Fold arm against chest / rotate e. Club on chest (Rotate upper body back and forth) f. Club behind arms (Rotate upper body back and forth) Parallel Open or Closed |
Posture Drill |
| Setup | Consistency
Reproducible Grip Smoothness in Routine |
Weight Distribution |
| Grip | Begin grip: applying hands so they oppose
each other back hand hit with left; forward hand hit with right. Maintain
the idea that right hand faces target.
Grip pressure / club in fingers. Ten Finger Interlock Overlap |
Both hands Grip
Grip Drill |
| Full Swing with Clubs | Fluid Motion
Smooth, continuous flow of movement "Quiet" change of direction from backswing to forward swing Stroke Refinements |
Wide Whoosher |
| Back Swing | Arm and hand swing with rocking footwork.
Club on chest. [Feel weight on back foot.] Club behind arms. [Feel weight on back foot.] Club on chest hand grip both ends Swing Concept: Left arm and shoulder, hip continuous swing motion together rotary motion of the body for overall back swing movement to produce necessary coil back swing position. Continuous motion will simply pull the left shoulder around equal plane. Head still |
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| Forward Swing and
Follow Through |
Top of back swing motion.
Weight shift to left side Plant left heel, left hip will turn out and away clearing path for the release (This will happen automatically with a good backswing). Extend through ball to finish. Swing club to position behind head on follow-through (Same as backswing) Finish facing target up on right toe. |
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| Learning from Ball Flight | Square clubface at contact
Controllable but rapid speed Angle of approach matches club Square contact Square path (or slightly inside out) |
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| Pitching | Continuous motion
Pendulum Swing Fluid and smooth |
Obstacle Visualization Drill |
| Chipping | Pendulum swing
Smooth, continuous motion |
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| Putting | Pendular swing
Smooth, fluid motion |
Arm Swing Drill
Eye Drill |
| Sand Shots | Smooth, continuous motion
Displace the sand Swing through the sand and ball |
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| Effective Practice | Start each practice with warm-up
Practice all shots each time Use variability of practice strategies Practice in game like conditions |
Routine Practice
Round of Golf Drill |
| Pre-shot Routines | Re-enforce head position, ball position,
shaping shots, feel and mechanics, swinging squarely with correct grip,
aim, alignment, stance and posture.
Repeating same sequence every time Time remains constant If interrupted, start entire sequence over again View the shot from behind: Club in both hands. Walk into the shot; feet together opposite the ball, tip forward from hips, place club squarely. Pick out intermediate target, aim club at the intermediate point. Spread feet: establish ball position and stability level. |
Partner Distraction Drill |
| Mental Skills | Tension controlled, moderate range of tension
Positive thoughts Pre-shot routine to check tension and thoughts |
Game of 5s Drill |
| Course Etiquette | Quick Play
Proper order of plan Other golfer considered first |
True-False Quiz Drill |
| Shot Selection and
Course Management |
All aspects of hole considered
Self-knowledge of strengths and weaknesses Personal strengths exploit hole's weaknesses Systemic club selection |
Listing Strengths and Weaknesses |
| Learning from Your Round of Golf | Self monitoring is critical and habitual
Self monitoring of both physical and mental aspects Learns from ball flight |
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| Setting Goals for Success | Goals based on strengths and weaknesses
Commitment to written goals Goals characterized as achievable, measurable, realistic, positive and time constrained |
Goal Setting Drill |
