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| Golf Article - It's all in the mind, part 2 by Dr Aidan Moran, Professor of Psychology www.alicesbookshop.co.uk Here is the third in a series of articles by Dr Aidan Moran, Professor of Psychology Research at University College, Dublin. Dr Moran is adviser to many of Ireland's top Golfers including Padraig Harrington As we learned in article one, concentration, or the ability to focus on the present task while ignoring distractions, is probably the most important mental skill in golf. As Paul Azinger said, ~Staying in the present is the key to the golfer~s game: Once you start thinking about a shot you just messed up. You~re lost~. But what can you do on the course to improve your focusing skills? Here are some practical tips that are designed to keep your mind focused on the job at hand. Develop a pre-shot routine As I explained in article two, routines train your mind to focus on the ~here and now~. Remember the steps involved in any good routine: Assess the situation, then prepare to play and finally, trust your swing and let it flow. Pick a specific target Always ask yourself "What's my target?" for every shot you play. Picking a target is a good way of blocking out distractions. Focus on the challenge of every shot Try to see every shot as a contest between you and the target. Nothing else matters. Use "trigger words" to refocus your mind If you find yourself thinking too far ahead, try using phrases like "this one ~ now!" or "nice and easy" to refocus your mind. Visualise the type of shot you want to play Visualisation, or "seeing" and "feeling" a shot in your imagination before you actually hit it, is a popular concentration technique among top players. Learn to put the past behind you Develop the habit of "letting go" of the shot you've just played. If it was a bad shot, remind yourself that it's the next shot that counts. If it was a good shot say "well done" silently to yourself but remember to re-focus on the next target to aim at. This article courtesy of http://www.iprogolf.com. You may freely reprint this article on your website or in your newsletter provided this courtesy notice and the author name and URL remain intact.
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