Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Improve Your Swing by Relaxing

Every so often, something happens, whether is is in you life or even on the course, that really gets into your head. It eats at you constantly until it is the only thing you think of. This can critically damage your game. If you want to improve you swing, you need to take some time and mentally prepare, so you can be relaxed on the golf course.

Improving you swing can be as easy as taking a few deep breaths, or as difficult as changing your whole perspective of the day. Either way, these tips will help you get through the course with a good score.

1. Like I said, deep breaths can ease a lot. Have you ever had an argument where you got so mad you thought you were going to blow up, only to take a step back, take a deep breath, and calm down? You can do this on the golf course too. Say you double bogey a hole, and you are steamed. When you get to the next tee box, you need to have the last hole out of your mind. Improving your swings for this hole depends on a clear mind. Take a few deep breaths, close your eyes, and you will be surprised.

2. Positive thinking makes a world of difference. You hear this all of the time, but it is true, if you want to improve your swing, you need to think positive. Thinking positive helps you to visualize what you want to do, and how you want to do it. If you think positively, your mind is clearer and you think less of the poor swings you had on the last hole.

3. Concentrate on the good. So what? You had a bad hole, believe it or not, even Tiger has bad holes. Instead of dwelling on the negative, think of all of the good swings you have had. Many times I have had bad holes I would think of the holes I played perfect, and it helped me to improve my swing on the current hole.

These tips might sound like they have no place in the world of golf, but believe me, they truly help. Remember, golf is as mental as it is physical. You might be able to crush the ball 300 yards, but if you are thinking negatively, most of your game is going to be bad. If you want to improve your swing, try to relax.

By M Scherrah

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