6 Bad Swing Thoughts Wo rd s Ne i l Ta p p i n • Il lu stratio n Dav id Ly tt leto n
The pre-shot voices inside your head have a huge impact on what follows. Sometimes they provide focus, but often they wreak havoc...
HIT A DRAW You hit a fairly consistent fade, you’re not the longest but you know roughly where the ball is going. Deciding to change your reliable fade into a draw is a sure-fire way of sending your ball on its final voyage. Don’t let your pride stand in the way of a good score!
CREATE MORE LAG Lag is the secret ingredient behind easy power (top right). However, it is also one of the most dangerous swing thoughts you can have. Deciding to add a little extra lag as you compete is like a brain surgeon experimenting with a new grip on the scalpel mid-operation. It’s a risky move!
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