Setup & PostureBeginnerFixes: Pre-shot routine lapse

Two-Box Target and Pressure Pre-Shot Routine

Drill by US GOLF TV
Two-Box Target and Pressure Pre-Shot Routine execution specification and feel summary
Target FaultFocus Area
Pre-shot routine lapseSetup
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Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)

Separates analytical decision-making from subconscious motion execution, reducing course anxiety under pressure.

How to Perform the Drill

The coach gives no set rep count. Our general guideline: 3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps, then half swings with a ball, adding speed only once the steps feel natural.

  1. Establish 'Think Box' 2 steps behind ball: select target, wind, and feel.

  2. Take 1 practice swing behind line.

  3. Step into 'Play Box' at address: commit 100% to target with zero mechanical thoughts.

  4. Execute swing within 7 seconds of taking address stance.

Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed

Pre-shot routineFirst tee pressureCourse strategyMental focus

Comprehensive Guides Featuring This Drill

How to Make Your Golf Swing More Consistent

Consistency means a repeatable strike location and a repeatable distance, and it is measured rather than felt: memory keeps your best shot of a session and quietly discards the rest. Improve it by shortening your backswing to remove the largest variable, fixing one thing at a time, and tracking strike dispersion with impact tape so you can tell a real improvement from a good day.

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