Is it Technique, Skill or Performance holding your short game back? Comment “quiz” below and find

James Ridyard challenges the traditional method of repetitive short game practice, arguing that it fails to transfer to the golf course. He introduces a framework to help golfers determine if their short game struggles stem from technique, skill, or performance issues.

• Avoid repetitive practice (hitting the same shot from the same spot) because the golf course is random.
• Short game failures usually occur in one of three areas: technique, skill, or performance.
• Practicing the wrong area leads to a plateau in improvement; you must identify the specific breakdown point.

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