Practice Drills

The term ‘Muscle Memory’ isn’t a true term as muscles don’t actually have any memory! You can make a muscle fitter through flexibility and strength but it’s the nerves around each muscle that are the learning points. Every nerve is connected to your neurological wiring system running round your body, which is connected to the management muscle – your brain. The brain sends messages through the neurological system to reach a muscle via nerves attached to the muscle thus creating a position or to action a motion. Nerves around each muscle then sends messaging back to the brain to feedback the control of a position or movement, e.g. controlling a balanced movement in relation to gravity.

If a position or a movement is changed from the norm different messaging will be sent back to the brain that initially creates confusion as the neural messaging will differ from what is already imprinted and understood. An example of this type of learning could be writing a short note with your opposite hand? Initially you’d struggle as the neural messaging being used to control your pen and writing hand is different. This causes a panicked state of mind due to your neural messaging changing from the messaging that’s already imprinted in the management muscle – your brain. Typically conscious thought processes are created that leads to multiple and confused neural messages being sent through your neurological system that leads a panicked state of mind when completing the task. This can result in your heart rate rising and the rhythm of your breathing being affected that leads to muscle tension being created.

Repeating a Position or a Swing Motion on a regular basis will create a neurological ‘Feel Based Language’ your body learns and adapts to through repetition by overlaying information that’s already held in your brain, which is known as neural plasticity or brain plasticity. This repetition also creates muscle fitness (flexibility & strength) that ultimately creates an engrained feel based language your body uses to perform with thus developing skill that ultimately becomes subconscious when called upon. With this in mind I’ve created a series of Practice Drills to train a Position or a Swing Motion that if practiced regularly will become automatic (subconscious) by layering information in your brain thus creating Neuroplasticity and Muscle Fitness, that ultimately becomes subconscious in performance as you develop the skill. To get an insight into this type of learning simply choose a Lesson Category listed below to access a series of Training Drills that cover all aspects of your game.

As part of my coaching offer you’ll find a range of bespoke ‘Lesson Packages,’ designed to fix or further develop any area of your golf game. This starts with my FREE video content covering fundamental points that are in all areas of your game. My coaching then leads into 2 levels of Premium Content that hold over 200 lesson tutorials ranging from the longest swing with a Driver to the shortest swing with a Putter, which are supported with a series of swing drills and practice games designed to add structure to your practice. To access the Premium Content, simply ‘Click to Open’ and ‘Sign Up’ – this will open your chosen lesson and will also open all other Premium Content held within each lesson package, the detail of each package can be viewed at the base of this page.

Checkout the V1 Swing Analysis Lessons, where you send a video of your swing and receive online coaching support from an experienced PGA Golf Coach who’s skilled in Player Development. Each video feedback you receive will be supported with a series of swing drills and practice games designed to create a structure of practice for you to follow. All video tutorials held within Golfing Partner can be easily accessed on your mobile device when practicing, or from the comfort of your own home, or even during your break time at work so don’t delay ‘Sign Up’ today!

 

1 Month Lesson Pass = £9.99

  • Designed to quickly fix a Swing Fault, this Lesson Pass opens a range of Premium Lesson Tutorials, Swing Drills, and Practice Games.
  • Gain access to my unique ‘Fault Finder’ that gives a qualified explanation of common swing faults that typically cause problematic ball strikes and flights.
  • Receive regular Golf Tips.
  • To see more detail, head to the 1 Month Sign Up box sited at the base of this page.

 

3 Month Lesson Pass = £27.99

  • Designed to create a structure of practice to fix your Swing Fault, this Lesson Pass opens a range of Premium Lesson Tutorials, Swing Drills and Practice Games.
  • You can access 3 x V1 Swing Analysis Online Lessons.
  • Gain access to my unique ‘Fault Finder’ that gives a qualified explanation of common swing faults that typically cause problematic ball strikes and flights.
  • To see more detail, head to the 3 Month Sign Up box sited at the base of this page.

 

6 Month Lesson Pass = £54.99

  • This lesson pass will give you full access to all Premium Lesson Tutorials, Swing Drills and Practice Games so a structured practice plan can be designed to fix or further improve any area of your game.
  • You can access 6 x V1 Swing Analysis Online Lessons.
  • Gain access to my unique ‘Fault Finder’ that gives a qualified explanation of common swing faults that typically cause problematic ball strikes and flights.
  • To see more detail, head to the 6 Month Sign Up box sited at the base of this page.

 

12 Month Lesson Pass = £99.99

  • If you’re serious about taking your game to the next level, then this is the Lesson Pass for you! With access to over 200 Swing Tutorials, Swing Drills and Practice Games, I’ll purposefully create a practice structure specifically designed for you and your golf game that if followed, will take your game to the next level!
  • You can access 13 x V1 Swing Analysis Online Lessons.
  • Gain access to my unique ‘Fault Finder’ that gives a qualified explanation of common swing faults that typically cause problematic ball strikes and flights.
  • To see more detail, head to the 12 Month Sign Up box sited at the base of this page.

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Chipping Drills
There are two basic techniques to use when playing a chip shot. You can either strike the ball with a sweeping motion or hit it with a descending blow. The former method produces a higher trajectory shot with less ball roll, while the latter results in a lower trajectory with more ball roll. Using a Practice Drill is a great way to train and develop your Chipping Skills.
Bunker Drills
Playing from a Greenside Bunker can sometimes be a troubling experience that if not checked could possibly damage confidence and flow into other areas of your golf game. Practicing your bunker play is crucial to develop this challenging aspect of your game as it'll help to improve your sand striking skills.
Pitching Drills
Developing an elite Pitching Game requires a combination of skill, practice, and strategy. It involves mastering the technique of hitting precise and controlled shots with various clubs, understanding factors that affect ball flight and distance control, and adapting to different terrain and conditions.
Putting Drills
Improving your putting skills can be achieved by practicing regularly and focusing on key aspects such as alignment, stroke consistency, and speed control. By dedicating time to work on these areas, you can increase your confidence and accuracy when holing putts, resulting in a better overall score on the golf course.
Swing Drills
The Golf Swing should be a free flowing motion that's primarily driven by Hand & Eye co-ordination together with an ingrained Feel in your Hand & Arm Swing to control the club-face at the point of delivery to the Ball at Impact.
Resistance Drills
Creating rotational resistance in the golf swing is crucial for generating power and maintaining control throughout the swing. It helps to build torque, it stabilises the body, and increase the transfer of energy from the ground up through the body and into the club. Additionally, rotational resistance can help prevent swing faults and reduce the risk of injury.
Balance Drills
Every shot you play has two forms of Balance, namely Still (Static) Balance and Balance in Motion (Swing Motion). Static Balance creating a foundation of Angles & Lines within your Address & Posture Position for a Balanced Swing Motion to perform from.
Home Practice Drills
Bruce Lee once said "I don't fear the man who practices 10,000 kicks once I fear the man who practices one kick 10,000 times!" A key point with his sentiment is the need to perform visually and subconsciously in a competitive environment, therefore regular (daily) practice is crucial for success.
Visualisation Drills
We are all blessed with the skill of Hand & Eye co-ordination therefore as the hands hold the club its important to develop this skill by improving your visualisation skills so you see the shot before you play it.