Pre-shot Routine

The process you go through before every shot brings together all the aspects of your set up, especially aim and alignment. If you are diligent about building a good set up, you will also develop a strong pre-shot routine. The elements of your set up become so routine that there is no chance of forgetting something because they have become ingrained and thus a habit. Your pre-shot routine can be your best friend because when the pressure is on and your mind is racing, you can make the correct plan and build a good set up automatically. To make it a habit, go through the process of building your set up exactly the same way for each shot you hit in your practice. Before you know it, you won't even think about taking your grip, your stance, posture or ball position, and this frees you to focus on your target.