During Your Swing Is Not the Time To Give Yourself a Lesson

Players often rely on swing thoughts, but as we discussed earlier, thinking while swinging isn’t such a good idea. It’s preferable to have a swing image, one that includes at least the path and finishing point of the ball, but can also include the feel of the swing. For players who need a swing thought, it is better to have one that describes what you intend to do rather than how you intend to do it. For example, the thought “long arms” gives an image of what you want to feel. However, “extend the arms” gives direction about how you want to move.

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