Golf instruction: Improving Tempo and Reducing Tension | School of Golf | Golf Channel

Martin Hall is joined by performance coach Iain Highfield, who reveals physical and mental tips for improving tempo and reducing tension in your swing. #GolfChannel #SchoolofGolf
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[@dannyjames9986]

When I saw this a couple months ago I thought it was stupid but I tried it and this is what I've found. We have one par 3 at my course that really gives me trouble. Counting silently when I'm about to start my last few waggles helps keep my brain just busy enough to make a good swing. I don't count on every shot but I haven't hit a bad one yet when I do. I usually strike it anywhere from 5-8 but it doesn't matter. The idea for me is to keep the negative thoughts out of my head. One of the most helpful golf tips I've ever come across.

[@damianrossrealestate]

So far in 6 years of golfing, this video has been the biggest help for my swing (after fundamentals of course).

[@martinshaffer2014]

These ideas work 👌 Counting and mental relaxation make for more efficient swing..Stressdr

[@andym28]

Listening to jazz music while playing helps me.

[@bradwhelan4466]

A very simple technique that works for me is to exhale deeply using the diaphragm just prior to initiating the backswing.

[@BrianPex]

Yup. And while swinging I like to have the tip of my tongue just slightly between front teeth. Gives a nice relaxed feeling.

[@ra1der5]

YES! This is EXACTLY what I do too. It’s no secret that deep breathing reduces cortisol and adrenaline, and relaxes the body. Really surprised they didn’t suggest this. Score yourself ten bonus points. Do not pass GO! Do not collect $200.

[@dilbyjones]

Nice one

[@chrisgarner3714]

You should talk about Tempo and Rhythm. Many great swings have very different tempos but I believe most great swings have very similar rhythm.

[@new_Dharma_Semesta]

Nice colab between SoG n DLA 🙏👍

[@tillsy23]

dont you love it when your on the range and doing everything right then step onto the course and all that muscle memory goes out the window and you subconciously start rushing the down swing and hitting inconsistently, maybe this will help alleviate that issue

[@BrianPex]

So unreal. Course I play at all the time just last week hit a killer drive. Nice high draw and I’m 140 to the pin. Get I rush second shot and hit it low and off target right. It got me so angry. What a waste of a good drive. Next hole the same thing. Too quick with the downswing.

[@user-yu8wz5mq3u]

It works very well

[@AaronShaHome]

so straight !!! awesome!

[@bobsantiago8103]

Question: What's the purpose of the wrists position at address if it has to be changed at impact point? More so, a lot of body parts (e.g. lead leg due to weight transfer, how the hips, lead arm and shoulder had advanced rotation) are more likely controlled/set during the downswing and specially at ball impact which does not relate to how they were at address? Other than spine angle, leg stance and ball distance/position, are there other things we should be mindful to set at address?

[@Bob-nu3xe]

Bob golf has nothing to do with logic its some kind of moving art form like dancing but you hit a ball while doing it!

[@seniorswing8441]

I plan to master every piece of things you list just to forget them before counting, and get my fist Master title in 40 years after :-)

[@joeyvenegas5672]

thank you

[@jcman240]

I'm always tense on the course, this damn game kills me

[@germanhernandez4130]

Kudos for the video content! Excuse me for the intrusion, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Paneevelyn Swinging Clubsman (do a google search)? It is a smashing one off guide for revealing an effortless golf swing technique without the headache. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my work colleague finally got cool results with it.

[@sim2502]

@@germanhernandez4130 tossers

[@Mr_Showtime]

Beer

[@caciquevp]

My mind is blown

[@AlphaHybridPlus]

From what specifically

[@itsKeeN]

Some of my best shots are when i'm just super relaxed and talking through my swing to my friend. He and I hit our 2nd shots to the same spot, just short of the green, short of a bunker. We had to flop shot it and my friend, who is much better than me, told me "Show me how it's done". So I just talked through what I was doing as I was doing it. "I'm just gonna walk up to this ball, set up, open up my club face, lower hands, and keep my hand speed consistent through the swing" and as I was about to finish that sentence, I made contact. Absolute perfect shot from 20 yards out, landed a foot away from the hole. And then my buddy did the same thing, but just a little better LOL

[@BrianPex]

And you missed the putt? Lol. Jk :-) Nice

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

I doubt the Tour Pros count

[@fattypatty2696]

Pratice with a metronome-free to download and really helps with rhythm and tempo. Tic…..toc

[@Bob-nu3xe]

sticking your tongue out and counting out loud would be a bad move with my playing partners lol swinging a golf club at the same time would be an impossibility!

[@tonystopar7329]

6 darn it! Not 5 and not 7. LOL 😂

[@mickeysealtoe9719]

"We can land on the surface of the Sun, but only if we arrive at night!" J Binden

[@gerryfinn8646]

Counting 🤪

[@danielrodrigues2041]

I talk to myself so much at the range, and on the course that I've been told to "shut up"...I actually don't talk to myself, but the other day a guy next to me on the range was talking to someone thru his Bluetooth while hitting.

[@mjchia99]

4:54

[@fireplug2629]

Tension: Michael Jordan’s tongue.

[@bitspieces7116]

Louis Walsh plays golf huh

[@chrisanderson4044]

This doesn’t teach anything to do with the tempo in the back and downswing. Some people might have a 3 count for their entire swing because their tempo in their backswing is horrible. I don’t get this.

[@brucekristich4073]

ahaha..wouldn't let this fake dude toilet train a puppy

[@Bob-nu3xe]

whats his hcp? he said he had "tried a lot of sports" end of lol

[@eggsmann594]

😂

[@eggsmann594]

@@Bob-nu3xe 😂

[@barking_mad6649]

@@Bob-nu3xe Claude Harmon plays off 8. The best players don't necessarily make the best teachers.

[@willsoul007]

🗑️

[@user-ys9to2ie7k]

I managed to stop this at the 0:00 minute mark. If you're having trouble with your tempo then you fall victim to the misconception of the golf swing and this all revolves around one word. Can you guess what it is?

[@owenbrennan5031]

speed

[@user-ys9to2ie7k]

@@owenbrennan5031 no, but I will acknowledge when someone does guesses the right word. So far, Everyone Falls victim to the misconception. Everyone!

[@crayolasismymiddle]

No time for riddles

[@ESW206]

Trump

[@user-ys9to2ie7k]

@Andrew Spencer timing becomes inconsequential if you know and understand how the word leads to the misconception. And everyone does it even though we have champions they fall victim to [it], week after week.

[@Noyb.265]

That watch is wearing you. It is way too big.