Alex Nicolson
Am I aiming where I think I'm aiming?
As you know, a great question invites effective self-coaching. Implicit in this question is the difference between perception and...
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Alex Nicolson
3 min
The purpose of the swing
Whereas contrived swings are purposeless, effective and self-organised swings have purpose in abundance. This comes firstly not from...
Alex Nicolson
3 min
The hands are quick learners
In golf, weirdly, the hands sometimes get bad press. "He's a handsy player" is almost seen as a slur on technical prowess. Many coaches...
Alex Nicolson
3 min
Collision ready
One of the problems in golf is how frequently swings are de-constructed into parts, threatening the fluid, organised movement that we...
Alex Nicolson
2 min
Intuitive task #1
Having digested the different impact skills required to hit a long game shot, the next step is to begin to make it more intuitive. When...
Alex Nicolson
2 min
Dispersion tracking
There are some habits which have a deceptively powerful affect on your behaviours. Dispersion tracking is a 1 min doodle on the back of...
Alex Nicolson
1 min
Task clarity (recipe)
In golf the task is the this - for whatever your intended shot, the club has to behave in a certain way at impact to make that happen. ...
Alex Nicolson
3 min
Intuitive task #2
Having experienced centred strike, aligned force and shaft lean, now we need to add plane. The necessity to swing the club broadly at the...
Alex Nicolson
1 min
6 hole challenge
Add some purpose to a perform practice session at the range. Time to play -10 mins Performance practice As part of your performance...
Alex Nicolson
2 min
Par 3 simulation game
Add some purpose to a perform practice session at the range. Performance practice As part of your performance practice, this is a...
Alex Nicolson
1 min
Set up
Whether we face a drive or a putt, our address position has a significant effect on the mechanics of our swing/stroke, and thus our...
Alex Nicolson
3 min
Authentic grip
Nothing feels more awkward than applying a "text-book" grip which is miles from how you instinctively want to hold it. And unless your...
Alex Nicolson
2 min
Technical practice session
Purpose: Learn or refine the movement of club and body, to increase potential for better club delivery through impact. Priority There are...
Alex Nicolson
2 min
Calibrate practice session
Purpose: Fine tune impact to increase stability of skill and consistency. Priority This kind of session is a natural progression from...
Alex Nicolson
2 min
Adapt practice session
Purpose: Learning to transfer your game to the course and adapt to the variables that come with it Priority In technical and calibrate...
Alex Nicolson
1 min
What did I miss?
There is a brief moment on the green which occurs several times a round for 99.99% of golfers, but is only used effectively by a small...
Alex Nicolson
3 min
Dial for face control
Given the small margin for error with the clubface, it is impossible to "lock in" control indefinitely. Our feel for a neutral face...
Alex Nicolson
2 min
Performance practice session
Purpose: Increase the robustness of your game for competitive play Priority One of the main variables that is often missed in practice,...
Alex Nicolson
4 min
Practice variables
As we discuss in the Sweet Spot of skill and Learning environments, there is an art to fostering a new skill, and preparing it for the...
Alex Nicolson
2 min
Growth mindset - where it all starts
What is it? Growth mindset is a term and idea created by acclaimed Stanford psychologist, Carol Dweck. Her work has been embraced across...
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