{"id":2679,"date":"2017-10-04T14:10:20","date_gmt":"2017-10-04T17:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/positivementalimagery.com\/blog\/?p=2679"},"modified":"2017-10-04T14:10:20","modified_gmt":"2017-10-04T17:40:20","slug":"how-do-i-trust-my-golf-swing-under-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/positivementalimagery.com\/blog\/how-do-i-trust-my-golf-swing-under-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I trust my golf swing under pressure?"},"content":{"rendered":"

First of all, you need to acknowledge that you <\/em>have created the pressure. The pressure and resultant anxiety probably come from your habit of focusing on how you are doing in comparison to others. The judgment or \u2018what-if\u2019 scenario that is playing in your mind is just a fear thought that has no relevance in creating a positive outcome.<\/p>\n

DISTRACTION + FEAR = LACK OF TRUST<\/p>\n

Secondly, you need to let go of the pressure by allowing your mind to focus on creating the present shot. Make every shot the most important shot you will hit. You can do this by mind stopping techniques, mental rehearsal, imagery, deep breathing and your pre-shot routine.<\/p>\n

FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION ON WHAT MATTERS<\/p>\n

When you are playing \u201cin the zone state\u201d there is no pressure. The golfer has let go of all of the restrictions imposed by conscious irrelevant thoughts. The mind and body are harmonized before the swing so the swing happens without any thought or effort. You are aware of making a mistake but have an internal knowing that it does not create any fear or anxiety.<\/p>\n

In this state you have total trust that all is well, things will work out, and you have total enjoyment in the process. It is amazing how well things work out when you let go of trying to control and just allow your abilities to happen as you have trained them.<\/p>\n

Golf is an amazing game. It is possible to hit the ball poorly, and still score. It is also possible to have your \u2018A\u2019 game, hit the ball extremely well, and not score. The former is representative of a poor physical game and a good mental game, while the latter represents a good physical game and a poor mental game. In either case, the determining factor is the mental skill of trusting in yourself and in your abilities.<\/p>\n

Without this trust, we doubt whether we can rely on our practiced skills, and revert back to old habits to try and fix our swing.<\/p>\n

Build new mental habits<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n