Perfect Practice Swing, Terrible Real Swing? Here's Why

PGA Coach Adam Bazalgette from Scratch Golf Academy breaks down why practice swings feel smooth while real swings often fail. He details how tension, ball focus, and an overactive conscious mind disrupt swing rhythm, offering key strategies to bring flow and consistency to actual shots.

• Focus on letting the club stay in its orbit rather than trying to actively hit at the golf ball.
• Recognize that real shots require turf contact and compression, which naturally feels different than sweeping air during a practice swing.
• Avoid trying to copy or reproduce earlier practice swings while over the ball, which over-activates the conscious mind.
• Keep your focus in the present moment rather than letting your mind jump ahead of your actual swing position.

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