Secrets To Playing A Mental Game Of Golf

By Paulette Short


Golf is one of the games that is loved and played by many people in different places of the world today. Both the old and young are attracted by the game and are involved in it directly or indirectly. Those who are directly involved do so by playing it either for fun or reward. Some people have set aside some time for playing so as to get better on the field. There are secrets which can help one become a good golfer. They help one to play a mental game of golf.

Every morning when one wakes up he is in need of food after several hours of fasting. Food fuels our bodies during physical activities. Failing to take breakfast would result to poor performance on the field due to lack of energy. Overeating is not good either as the body will be in stress as it tries to digest the excess food. The best meal in the morning before a competition should be light and include all nutrients. Beverages that make the body loose water should be avoided.

Upon arrival at the playing field, the player should familiarize himself with the whole area. Taking a thirty minute walk is advisable as it also helps to stretch the muscles of the body. Stretching exercises are also recommended. Making swinging practices as one would in the real competition would help connect the brain with the upcoming expectations .

Once the competition has commenced, the player should keep a bottle of water close to him. In between shots, he can take sips of the water to replenish the body's reserves. Eating a ripe fruit such as a banana is good. It keeps hunger that would be a distraction at bay. Players should not overeat during the play. This stresses the body's systems and affects performance.

All focus should be on the ball when making a shot. Any distractions such as thinking about previous shots or the performance of others should not be accommodated. Shifting one's thoughts to the upcoming shots is also a distraction and should not be done when making a swing for the ball.

To be a successful golfer, one should have a ritual before and after making a shot. This connects the mind to the task being carried out. With enough practice at this, the mind will begin to relate the ritual to a perfect swing. This will lead to good coordination between the mental center and the peripheral muscles.

Bad performances are bound to happen to anybody including highly skilled people. One should decide not to get stuck on poor performance and move on to the next task. This helps to start planning the next move and correct the past mistake made. It also relaxes the body from strain which would affect performance.

These are some of the secrets to playing a mental game of golf. If keenly adhered to, one can improve his skill in a very short period of time. However it needs practice to perfect.




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