i always stretch and make a few swings in my front yard before i go to the range. has made a huge difference in my practice. makes me feel so loose once get actually start hitting balls.
Enjoyed the video with yourself and Alex. I always do the five balls and gap my clubs like Alex mentioned; 54, pw, 8, 6 and so on.. I find it allows me time to setup and helps me hit more consistent shots🏌🏾♂️
All very good stuff Neil thank you. My fave thing to do with my last 20 balls is to play a virtual round as if I am playing the course. So first hole is a drive and a 8 iron so that's how I play. If I hit it out of bounds I reload, if I hit a big hook with my 8 I then have to hit a wedge 30 yards to my target. I also lay the driving range out as if I am on the hole, So if the hole needs a draw off the tree thats what I imagine on the range.
Machine gun is my fave, as soon as the auto tee stops my driver is connecting. Body is warm and in the zone, great exercise rather than ball flight analysing. I think it helps with muscle strength and memory but its fun so benefit enough haha
I often take an old course guide with me and imagine I am playing the course. If I hit a bad drive then my next would shot would be a wedge shot or something similar to get me back on to the imaginary fairway. During a range session I tend to use all the clubs in the bag other than the putter.
Only got my 1st set of clubs about a month ago to give me something to pass time when not working. Only been on driving range so far until I get half comfortable to try a course, But machine gunning just stood out in this generally I'm hitting anything from 220 to 275 balls in an 1 hour to 1 1/2hrs. Although maybe that's not many nut it seems it even when I'm at it.
I like the idea of the 5 ball drill. I try to make sure I practice my short game for longer than full swing because that's where more than 1/2 of my game is played. But it's hard 'coz whacking balls hard is more fun!
Last couple of balls I hit in a practice session I just swing as fast as I can without caring too much about where they go. More about building speed than anything else.
Bob Rotella in his book divides practice into 1)experimentation phase and 2)trust phase. You are supposed to end your session with the last 30% as trust phase.
Good stuff, always need a reminder. I usually hit every club at practice and leave every bit of ego at home :0D Playing the course on range is pressuretime but good lesson.
I think practicing those recovery or scramble shots might be a good addition to the list too..you know, that low flight 5 iron shot further back in the stance under the tree 😝
I live in the West Midlands and would give my eye teeth for a range that has grass tee boxes. Mats are just terrible and I have learned some terrible habits because of the forgiveness that are built in to the mats.
I wish some ranges could be more creative with targets etc. It amazes me how many courses have ranges with yardage markers but very little in the way of stimulating target practice. It wouldn’t take much.
I think this is generally ok information for an average golfer but certainly not better/elite golfers. Couple of big studies has shown that spending a majority of your time on your strengths improves you quicker than spending all your time on practicing your weaknesses. In terms of practice as well an elite golfer/pro will not focus on mid/long irons. If you take 100 balls they will hit 35 drivers, 40 wedges and pitches, 5 3 woods, 5 long irons and 15 mid irons. Focus on your scoring shots!
He is spot on about alignment I struggled with it for two years until I brought sticks and done what Alex says
i always stretch and make a few swings in my front yard before i go to the range. has made a huge difference in my practice. makes me feel so loose once get actually start hitting balls.
Enjoyed the video with yourself and Alex. I always do the five balls and gap my clubs like Alex mentioned; 54, pw, 8, 6 and so on..
I find it allows me time to setup and helps me hit more consistent shots🏌🏾♂️
All very good stuff Neil thank you. My fave thing to do with my last 20 balls is to play a virtual round as if I am playing the course. So first hole is a drive and a 8 iron so that's how I play. If I hit it out of bounds I reload, if I hit a big hook with my 8 I then have to hit a wedge 30 yards to my target. I also lay the driving range out as if I am on the hole, So if the hole needs a draw off the tree thats what I imagine on the range.
Exactly what I do
Thanks Spike - very good idea
Machine gun is my fave, as soon as the auto tee stops my driver is connecting. Body is warm and in the zone, great exercise rather than ball flight analysing. I think it helps with muscle strength and memory but its fun so benefit enough haha
I often take an old course guide with me and imagine I am playing the course. If I hit a bad drive then my next would shot would be a wedge shot or something similar to get me back on to the imaginary fairway. During a range session I tend to use all the clubs in the bag other than the putter.
Well said, great for visualisation too
Only got my 1st set of clubs about a month ago to give me something to pass time when not working. Only been on driving range so far until I get half comfortable to try a course, But machine gunning just stood out in this generally I'm hitting anything from 220 to 275 balls in an 1 hour to 1 1/2hrs. Although maybe that's not many nut it seems it even when I'm at it.
Good video. Please address the maximum number of same shots one should hit with the same shot.
I tend to focus on topping the ball on the range, in order to get a feel for what I shouldn't do on the course.
I like the idea of the 5 ball drill.
I try to make sure I practice my short game for longer than full swing because that's where more than 1/2 of my game is played. But it's hard 'coz whacking balls hard is more fun!
Last couple of balls I hit in a practice session I just swing as fast as I can without caring too much about where they go. More about building speed than anything else.
Neil. I must say... you have a beautiful swing.
Bob Rotella in his book divides practice into 1)experimentation phase and 2)trust phase. You are supposed to end your session with the last 30% as trust phase.
Good stuff, always need a reminder. I usually hit every club at practice and leave every bit of ego at home :0D Playing the course on range is pressuretime but good lesson.
Awesome stuff, thank you for the video 👍🏼
Thanks Jordan
I think practicing those recovery or scramble shots might be a good addition to the list too..you know, that low flight 5 iron shot further back in the stance under the tree 😝
I wish I could practice on that range. Clearly defined targets. My local course is all flat and doesn't have any clear targets...
I live in the West Midlands and would give my eye teeth for a range that has grass tee boxes. Mats are just terrible and I have learned some terrible habits because of the forgiveness that are built in to the mats.
@@Karma-qt4jiExactly!!… Mats don't prepare me for the golf course....
Same here! I get to take aim at rocks!
That's my problem. I can't bring onto the course what I do on the range....
Yes, that is definitely the hard part but a better structure should help
I wish some ranges could be more creative with targets etc. It amazes me how many courses have ranges with yardage markers but very little in the way of stimulating target practice. It wouldn’t take much.
Good point
I think this is generally ok information for an average golfer but certainly not better/elite golfers. Couple of big studies has shown that spending a majority of your time on your strengths improves you quicker than spending all your time on practicing your weaknesses. In terms of practice as well an elite golfer/pro will not focus on mid/long irons. If you take 100 balls they will hit 35 drivers, 40 wedges and pitches, 5 3 woods, 5 long irons and 15 mid irons. Focus on your scoring shots!
also if you don't warm up properly you can get injuries. . . . and miss a month of golf. . . . . still recovering
Buy hybrids instead of being afraid of 4 irons.
My coach said after the last ball. "It's over. The practice is done. Go home." But I messed it up. "It's over."
you missed the number 1 = don't practice the short game enough :-)
Good point!
I find it literally impossible to self diagnose whats going wrong
9 ball flights?
did he just say 'pacifically'!?
Neil Tap in 😅
This wrong