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I'm being plagued by swing thoughts at set up. Anyone know a good way to slap a gag on my stupid brain and it's motormouth?
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Right before I swing I normally think about something completely unrelated to golf, like what I'm going to eat tonight, or when my next hockey game is, or what I'm doing later.... and then swing. Forces my brain to stop thinking and just do what I'm supposed to doI'm being plagued by swing thoughts at set up. Anyone know a good way to slap a gag on my stupid brain and it's motormouth?
Practice. The more you swing, the more accustomed you will become and the less thoughts you'll have. Ask your instructor about how he would approach this. Of all the thoughts you should have, what should be the one or two main things you should focus on.I'm being plagued by swing thoughts at set up. Anyone know a good way to slap a gag on my stupid brain and it's motormouth?
Hmmm...interesting. (See what I did there?)Sounds like you're used to hearing yourself during the swing. Try this, hum just loud enough to hear yourself and during the swing you want the hum to stay the same volume and tone. You don't want the hum to increase in volume or tone during the swing. If it does you're swinging too hard. Swing smoother (think Fred couples) and keep the volume and tone the same during the swing.
OK, doughnuts it is!Right before I swing I normally think about something completely unrelated to golf, like what I'm going to eat tonight, or when my next hockey game is, or what I'm doing later.... and then swing. Forces my brain to stop thinking and just do what I'm supposed to do
Deuce, this is what I strive for. My usual thoughts are "Sweep the penny." & "Still head." Both from my instructor. However, I have a real hard time blocking out the rest of the clamoring mob.Practice. The more you swing, the more accustomed you will become and the less thoughts you'll have. Ask your instructor about how he would approach this. Of all the thoughts you should have, what should be the one or two main things you should focus on.
Let it go ... :tongue:Deuce, this is what I strive for. My usual thoughts are "Sweep the penny." & "Still head." Both from my instructor. However, I have a real hard time blocking out the rest of the clamoring mob.
Sounds like you're used to hearing yourself during the swing. Try this, hum just loud enough to hear yourself and during the swing you want the hum to stay the same volume and tone. You don't want the hum to increase in volume or tone during the swing. If it does you're swinging too hard. Swing smoother (think Fred couples) and keep the volume and tone the same during the swing.
Practice. The more you swing, the more accustomed you will become and the less thoughts you'll have. Ask your instructor about how he would approach this. Of all the thoughts you should have, what should be the one or two main things you should focus on.
For me nowadays, it's alignment ... and I'm going through my mental checklist during my pre-shot routine. Once I'm at address though, I'm focusing on the back of the ball and doing my best to not stand there looking like an idiot. The longer you're over the ball, the more things that can go wrong in my opinion. You can take your shot in a timely manner without speeding up your swing ... know what I'm saying?
I'm being plagued by swing thoughts at set up. Anyone know a good way to slap a gag on my stupid brain and it's motormouth?
Set up time is maybe 5-10 seconds, on average.I quoted Deuce because this, IMO, can be a big part of it. How long is your setup?
For me, I do all my planning before I address the ball. I'm probably too fast but I basically step up and swing. That way, I don't give me brain a seat at the table on my swing
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I'm being plagued by swing thoughts at set up. Anyone know a good way to slap a gag on my stupid brain and it's motormouth?