How to be more consistent - by Ed McCosh

How to be more consistent

In this issue Quote of the month Every shot is the same How to do it New pre-game CD! Quote of the month "I developed my mental game early...It is the game within the game. I cannot overemphasise the importance of you developing yours now." - Tiger Woods

Read on for some tips on developing a great pre-shot routine for your long game. Every shot is the same It's important to treat every shot in the same way. Think of Jonny Wilkinson and his specific routine for every kick. When you're at the range go through your full pre-shot routine to train your mind. Then when you're on the course you can take some of the pressure off by: a) focusing on your routine, rather than the score b) telling yourself that this shot is just like the one you've hit many times in practice How to do it Here is a good structure for a pre-shot routine for your long game. Break it into 2 parts, mental and physical: 1. Mental: Stand behind the ball with your head up looking at the horizon. Choose a line you are confident with and commit to it 100%. Visualise the shot Make a good quality practice swing with a maximum of one swing thought (to show your mind what you want to do) 2. Physical (no more thoughts about the swing or the shot): Walk confidently to the ball Take your position Relax your jaw and hands* Say 'trust' or 'accept' (or 'Fork it!' if you've read my article on this my blog) Swing! *Tensing up and trying to hit the ball makes you lose distance and control. Stick to this routine and you'll find that you are more consistent on the course. New pre-game CD! Have you ever been unsure how to get yourself into the peak state to play well? My new pre-game CD 'Play like a Tiger' is now available at just £14.99 (incl. P&P). You can also get an MP3 version for just £9.99, if you'd rather just download it to your iPod. As with all my products it's short and easy to apply to your game, so that you see results quickly. Click here for some more information on how it will benefit your game and email me if you want your copy now! Get in touch to book a series of coaching sessions now to really improve your game or buy one of my books - perhaps the one called 'Letting Go of Anger' if you need more patience! We're all looking for extra value so you'll be pleased to know that it will help improve your personal life and career too! Best wishes Ed Ed McCosh Golf Confidence Coach Visit my website: www.edmccoshconfidencecoach.com Ed is a certified Master NLP Coach getting GREAT RESULTS throughout the UK & beyond.