Clear For Take-Off: Setup Routine for Success
I’m sure you have seen a pilot go through his preflight checklist. You know, he checks all of his gauges to make sure they are working properly, checks the flaps, etc. After the checklist is complete the pilot will taxi to the end of the runway and then go through a final shorter version of his preflight checklist. Then and only then, will the pilot be given final clearance. Pushing the throttle forward the plane takes off.
Have you noticed a tour player doing the same thing? Their preflight starts with their caddie checking yardage, conditions, lie, etc. Stepping in behind the ball they begin the final preflight checklist. Moving into their stance and now just a few more checks; hand position, ball position, alignment, and their swing key. NOW they have final clearance, they push the throttle forward and take off.
Many junior golfers do not have a well-defined routine that prepares them to be in a position for success. Here are a few things to consider in developing your checklist:
- Do all of your thinking behind the ball! The Thinking Zone should be about 3 feet behind the ball. You can check yardage, conditions, etc. and then choose the club and shot you want to play. Once you step across that imaginary line you are placing yourself into the Hitting Zone.
- Once in the Hitting Zone get into your stance quickly. Go through a few simple checks; hand position, ball position, and alignment. These are simple glances and not a time to dwell on each one. This checklist should not take more than a second or two.
- Once you get into the Hitting Zone don’t take more than 5 or 6 seconds. If you do, then you are still thinking. STOP! Start over again in the Thinking Zone.
At first you will feel rushed in the Hitting Zone. Why, because you have conditioned yourself to think there. Take as much time as you need in the Thinking Zone, then step in and hit the shot.
Now go make some birdies!
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