This brief article reveals three mental golf tips utilizing a cutting-edge
technique known as "tapping".
What is Tapping?
"Tapping" is a do-it-yourself form of acupuncture that we use
for golf psychology, except you don't use
needles. Instead you simply "tap" on a few "clearing points"
while focusing on and saying (to yourself, if appropriate) the negative
feeling or emotion.
For the sake of simplicity, the following golf tips will only use a single
point, referred to as the "collar bone point". However, it is
not the exact collar bone, but rather the two bony notches at the base
of your neck. It is about the spot where you would knot a necktie. Just
"tap" this point with an open hand approximately 10 times as
instructed in the tips below.
It's that simple...
Golf Tips # 1 - "Tapping" in your Pre-shot Routine
Tap while focusing on any negative feeling or emotion you might have about
the upcoming shot.
If you don't have anything in particular, just use the term "tension".
Take a deep breath and say to yourself "Let it be easy".
Step up and swing the club.
Golf Tips # 2 - "Tapping" in your Post-shot Routine
What...you don't have a post-shot routine? That's the subject for another
article. For now we'll keep it simple and divide your shot results into
either positive or negative.
1. If the shot ended up where you intended (Positive) -
Simply tap and say "Exactly", "Spot on", "Nice",
or any other positive phrase indicating to yourself that you manifested
the intended result.
2. If the shot did NOT play out as planned (Negative) -
Tap and say "Anger", "Frustration", or whatever emotion
the less-than-perfect shot brings up.
Take a deep breath.
Say to yourself "This is more what I had in mind"....
And then take another easy practice stroke and visualize the ball going
exactly where you intended.
This is very important because it will plant in your subconscious mind
this more positive result.
Golf Tips # 3 - "Tapping" for Anger Management
Is there any activity on earth that people love to hate more than golf?
Any time that you feel anger on the course, just tap and say "anger",
"pissed off" or whatever best describes your feelings (and is
somewhat appropriate given your environment).
Take a deep breath.
Don't be fooled into believing that something so simple can't be effective.
Try these mental golf tips out for yourself and then make your own decision.
Stephen Ladd is a Golf Mental Performance
Coach pioneering breakthrough energy psychology techniques, and the creator
of Renegade Mindset Techniques for Golf. Visit the Renegade
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