What You Should Think Over the Golf Ball

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I get asked all the time what I'm thinking over the ball. This video finally answers it - the answer will surprise you! If you struggle with the mental game, this will help you a ton!


one of the most common questions I get asked all the time is what are you thinking over the ball well as you saw there that was a normal pre-shot routine for me and I didn't have a whole lot of time to think about much of anything the reality is I don't think about anything over a shot if you're thinking a lot you hopefully are doing that on the practice range or just playing a practice round if you're going out to play golf and you're actually keeping score you can't think anything you really have to learn to clear out your mind and let your subconscious take over because if you're thinking a bunch of different random jumbled up thoughts it's impossible for your body to coordinate those into a coordinated athletic dynamic movement now the trick is of course how do you work on your golf swing and still play golf at the same time if you can't be thinking anything over the ball well that's what practice comes in you have to get enough repetition that this stuff gets burned into your subconscious mind so you don't have to think about it at a conscious level at a conscious level you're really going to be able to process one thing at a time and that may be one drill that you could be working on so say you're working on your takeaway okay well that's the only thing I can really think about but if I'm going out to play golf for score I can't even think about that I've just got to feel it I've got to rely on what I've done to this point to get me here and hopefully I've done the reps and done enough rep at work in front of a mirror that that movement has settled in however if I haven't I've got no prayer of going out and playing good consistent golf and this is where everybody makes a mistake they go out and do reps in front of a mirror or in the range they do a hundred or so and then they think they can go out and play and that's just going to stick you've never learned anything in your life like that golf is not going to buck that trend so it's really important that you understand the concept of how your brain really learns and you slowly start stacking pieces on as your brain can handle them if you rush the process it's just going to take twice as long to get half as far because you're not really going to be making any progress you're going to keep making steps backwards when you go out and play if you have to consciously think through every single little movement in the whole golf swing it's impossible so what I want you to really understand is that the whole goal is that you do all the work away from the golf course so that when you show up to the course you're ready to play and by play I mean have fun go out there it's a game remember and if we're hitting the ball well it's a fun game but if it's not it's really challenging and the reason you're not going to be hitting the ball well is you haven't done enough work away from the golf course doing your drills and repetitions because when you show up to the course it's too late you can't think your way through around a golf consistently you might be able to do it once or twice but you're never going to be a consistent ball striker until you get up over the ball and you pull the trigger without having to think about it and you're going to be able to do that when you put in the reps and work but if you still struggle with understanding the mental side of the game I've written about a dozen articles on it to help you understand the process that most great golfers go through when they're ready to hit a ball honestly it's way simpler than you think but it's just learning to do something a little bit differently learning how to clear your mind so that your body and your subconscious can do what you've trained it to do rather than you trying to coax in it to do something it's not quite prepared for so I've put some links in the description I want you to go and look at the mental game articles if you struggle with learning how to take everything onto the course and being able to consistently hit the ball the way that you want to I can almost guarantee you're overthinking it and you're making it harder than it really is

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Keith
I like this video as I like seeing how Chuck walks into his setup and aligns to hit the ball. This is something I struggle mightily with as I am right eye dominant and I setup a mile right. Do you have any suggestions on what to work on to improve alignment?
August 17, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Keith. Take a look at Golf Alignment of Your Feet and How to Align Your Body for Straight Golf Shots Videos. They will help improve alignment.
August 17, 2020
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Jason
Thanks Chuck for this video about thinking on the course while playing, I agree with u Chuck about having enough reps because two weeks ago my buddy and I played and I look a total mess and I was upset on the course and my buddy told me j don't keep taking it with u to every hole, but of course I didn't listen so I got my but beat by six strokes and that made twice this year he has beaten me out of 30 but I still didn't want that ok it happen now what I'm saying to u is I have to get more reps in and that's what I've been doing but not getting the sequence down but I've noticed in the last past week or so I've been getting better on sequencing I've looked at the video several times and notice what I wasn't doing correctly it takes time as you've been saying for the longest at least 300 reps for the beginning but continue to increase them every day of the month until it's ingrain in the muscle memory and in your mine thanks again Chuck I'm continuing I've been with you guys since December of last year I'm hitting the ball longer and closer to the pain I just have to work hard on my short game on the puting and a chipping knowing how to hit a chip on clothes and how to hit a pitch when I'm further away thanks again for your system I will continue to grind and understand your teachings we bless you and your family....
August 21, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jason. Thank you for the compliments and story of your journey so far. We appreciate your support and honesty about the challenge. Sadly, it does take reps to make the change permanent and with continued work you will get there. But, also your friend is correct. Once, you hit the shot. It is in the past. You can't do anything about it. Whats done is done. You can either move on from it. Or, let it fester. I can't tell you how much in my professional playing career and now teaching I see players get in their own way because they can't get over something they have no control over anymore. The best golfers have terrible short term memory.
August 21, 2019
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Louise
Once again, it only took one genius to tell me HOW... I have been told many times to “relax” and to “clear my mind” by breathing. I know I’m supposed to breath and relax but it’s easier said than done! Thanks to “Breath Watching” I understand now, it works!! I have experienced those moments of momentary bliss in the past and never understood why? But at the same time, I always knew I had a shitty swing so the trust wasn’t there. My goal is to be able to play real golf with a clear mind and a sound swing. Thanks to RotarySwing(Chuck) it will happen. I can’t say it enough times how much I appreciate what you guys do and that you are awesome!
September 20, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Louise. Thank you for the kind words from all of us here at Rotary. We appreciate the compliments immensely and look forward to continued progress in your swing. We will keep providing the best information available to have a sound swing.
September 20, 2018
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Greg
To complete the calculation X = 7.75 and you can agree this by substituting the value on both sides of the equation
September 16, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Greg. Thanks. I was sweating that one out.
September 16, 2018
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Louise
To be able to fully master and take advantage of “Mushin golf” I first need to fully trust my ability to put a sound swing on the ball. That’s why I appreciate so much what RotarySwing is doing for me. The frustration of not understanding the golf swing is gone and I believe now I can become a more consistent player. I am also convinced once I can trust my swing it will be easier to be confident and therefore able to quiet my mind. In the mean time I still practice not letting my ego get in the way and keeping my attitude straight... but can’t wait for when it all comes together. Love RotarySwing. You guys are awesome!
September 15, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Louise. Great post and thank you for the compliments. It's much easier to trust and let go of something you understand better. We are here to provide the higher learning. If you get in the proper study and reps. Golf will be heading towards the promised land in no time.
September 15, 2018
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edward
Video won't play. It starts and then stops.
September 15, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Edward. It is playing correctly on my end. Apologize for your issues. Try logging out and clearing your history/cache and then log back in. This way the video player can recognize your internet speed better.
September 15, 2018
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Grant
Wu wei?? Your taoist robe is showing.... Ohhhmmmm..... (I know, taoist don't say ohmmm...)
September 13, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Grant. Glad you enjoyed the video.
September 13, 2018
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Marcel
Dear Chuck, Do you make a practise swing for each shot when playing a round of golf? Does it make sense to make a practise swing for each shot? Regards, Marcel
September 13, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Marcel. Yes, making at least one practice swing does make sense. And, it is a good way to get out of your head.
September 13, 2018

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