How to Practice
By, Chris Smeal, PGA

Has anyone ever taught you How To Practice?

TRY SOME OF THESE IDEAS TO HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR GAME!!!

On the Range
First of all, why are you at the range? Are you here to just hit balls, are you working
on a drill, are you working on set-up or grip changes, are you trying out new clubs?
WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE FOR GOING TO THE RANGE?
You want to have a goal for every practice session. Here are some ideas of good goals:
1. Practice the drill I learned in my last lesson over and over again.
2. To get every ball up in the air.
3. To make every ball curve from right to left, or vice versa.
4. To hit at least 8 out of 10 balls on a certain distances green.
5. To hit 6 out of 10 balls in a designated fairway with the Driver, or 3-Wood.
6. To swing the club with the exact same tempo on every swing.
7. To hit 150 Wedges on the center of the face.
8. To get more comfortable in my address position.
9. To practice hitting during a particular wind pattern.
10. To get used to a particular shadow on a sunny day.
11. To figure out how far each club is flying in the air.
12. To practice a certain shot that you will face in an upcoming tournament.
13. To develop your pre-shot routine.
14. To swing the club and never lose your balance.

SHORT GAME
Practice from different locations always trying to get more of the
balls closer to the hole.
As your short game improves your shots will end up closer, and your misses too.
Place balls at one spot, hit 25 balls to the same flag, trying to build your technique
and repitition.
You are trying to get so good at these shots that no matter what the situation, the pressure,
you can be confident, because of your proper practice, that you can get the ball close to the
hole.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE TO COME ABOUT PRACTICING!!!

Any questions please email me at
smealgolf@hotmail.com