Global Sports: Secrets To Playing A Mental Game Of Golf

Sunday, September 29, 2013

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.

A good practice is to know the playing field well before the playing begins. This is easily done by taking walks around the playing area. It is not a tiring exercise. Doing this helps the player to have a mental image of the places that he will be during the whole session and plan how to play. Light exercises are good to condition the muscles to make excellent movements while making shots.

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.

Each time one is expected to make a shot should be taken as unique. One should not think of the past shots made or the remaining ones. Thinking about the opponent's performance is also a distraction which needs to be avoided. This will allow the brain to focus fully on the task at hand which is what matters at that particular time.

A habit before and after making a swing helps the body to synchronize with the brain. One can choose any custom that he feels comfortable with. When it has been established, it should be linked to good performance. Once this connection has been made, it will help a player to make good shots by doing the habit before and after a swing.

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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