I’m quite sure that you know the KISS principle, namely, “Keep it simple, stupid!” As the season gets off to a late start in which conditions are against you, please, keep it all simple.

To fully apply this principle, start with the essential. In other words: forget performance!

It’s pretty normal when you consider that after a long period of inactivity, body memory is asleep, it’s cold, windy and damp, the ground is wet, and the fact that you’re setting out wearing three or four layers of clothing…well, all this will mean that errors show up.                  

It’s best to dwell on how you feel and the process taking place

Like a skier starting their first run of the season, the inborn reflex is to pay attention to balance and the elements that create it.

This simple focus is completely natural, because it makes the experience more pleasant and helps you avoid falls and subsequent injuries.

For the golfer, awareness of balance is the first principle to respect, because as in skiing, everything starts from the base; without stability, mobility of the movement is severely compromised.

And to simplify even further your approach to the integration of balance and stability, start your season at the edge of the green, because the technique of your short game will influence the rest of your game.

When you assume your initial position, take a stance in which 60 per cent of your weight is on your front leg (the left, for a right-handed golfer). At the beginning and the upswing, keep the same weight distribution.

During the downswing and the finish, be aware of increased pressure under the front foot caused by the transfer of weight towards the target.

Lastly, complete the course of the movement with 100 per cent of the support on the front foot, leg and hip.

Have a great season!

By the same author: Just for the fun of playing (Click the image below)