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The recently released Stinger by Jerico Cues is distributed by
the National Billiard Academy and manufactured in the USA by
Jerry Powers of Jerico Cues. It is claimed by the
aforementioned distributor that it is "The World's Greatest
JumpBreak Cue," and has been a recent hot topic in the industry
by both consumers, as well as professional players.

What are the selling points of the stinger?
1) The stinger has two quick-release joints, which can be
considered extraordinarily convenient for a jumpbreak cue since
you've already got an extra joint that you'll need to fool
around with occasionally when making your jump shots. Time
efficiency... That's what I'm talking about. Aside from that,
who wants to get carpal tunnel while playing pool?

2) It comes in a variety of different exotic woods: bocote,
cocobolo, purpleheart, and ebony. The Stinger can also come at
a little lower price as a "sneaky pete" version that makes use
of maple wood. I happen to find the exotic woods very
appealing. Many jump/breaks I've seen tend to be a little plain
looking, but with the fabulous finish on these cues the wood
really looks good. Which brings me to my next point... the
finish.

3) Jerry at Jerico Cues has developed quite an impressive
finish that looks fabulous AND protects and seals the wood from
the effects of moisture and dirt. It seals to a depth of about a
millimeter over the whole cue, allowing it to have a great
glossy look to it.

4) It is currently being used by multiple pro players around
the world including: Mike Massey, Kid Delicious, Tony Robles,
Jennifer Barretta, Ronnie Wiseman, Chris Lynch, Edwardo Roldan,
Bill Meima (2004 World Jumpshot Champion), Sarah Ellerby, Randy
Whitehead, Billy Banks, and Lynette Horsburgh (UK Snooker
Champion).

So what's the big hubbub about?
Outside of the selling points listed, the Stinger boasts quite
a promise for performance including a patented tip/ferrule
technology, and a special tip material.

The patented tip/ferrule technology used by the Stinger makes
use of a "stinger" that projects downward through a hole in the
center of the ferrule (imagine a thumbtack). Upon impact, the
shock from the hit travels through the center of the tip and
down the stinger, passing the energy of the impact straight to
the center of the shaft, as opposed to the ferrule.

The tip material used by the Stinger was developed specifically
for the purpose of break/jumping. It is a high-performance
proprietary material that DOES meet the Billiard Congress of
America's specifications for jump/break tips. The tip material
and ferrule material are, unlike the Sledgehammer, separate
components. The tip/ferrule combination used by The Stinger
promises a hit that sends the shock down the center of the
shaft by means of Jerico Cues patented technology.


About The Author: Philip Downen has had many years of history
in Billiards, and has recently taken to blogging at
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A quality billiard cue case is a necessity to keeping that
valuable collector pool cue of yours in good shape. There's
more than one quality that a person should be looking for when
considering. These qualities may include, but are not limited
to: heat and moisture protection, impact protection, aesthetics
of the case itself, and whether or not it will carry shafts of a
custom length.

There are numerous styles and variations cue cases. The soft
case is the least desirable, because it gives very minimal
protection -- only preventing minor accidental dents while
traveling to and from the pool room. The most important but
often least considered element is the prevention of warpage. A
cue should never be left leaning against a wall for any length
of time. Similarly, if stored in a soft case, one would need to
take particular care not to leave their cue (in the case) not
leaning against a wall, such as in a closet during hot summer
months. A soft billiard case also has little barrier against
moisture should there be any kind of water that inadvertently
might come into contact with your cue during storage.

The old time box style case will significantly help prevent
warpage by holding your cue flat at whatever the angle you
choose to lay it at. It also does a moderate job of protecting
against moisture, but it leaves little room for any of the more
popular accessories. Usually the inside is less padded, thus
causing a lot of rattling that can be hard on your cues
delicate urethane finish. Many folks choose this type of case
because it is more economical and can be easily filled with
cloth or tissue to fill any of these voids.

The hard tube style case and its many variations is a popular
favorite among the players. The hard shell tube case is by far
the most popular cue case because it protects the best against
moisture and rattling. I believe that the tube style cases
which incorporate a hard foam inside, which is described by
many as a "Cue Safe," are the least desirable of the tube type
of case. One might think that foam molded to fit the shape of
the cue would be the best protection; however, that is only
when one does not consider the many diverse styles of tapers,
diameters and lengths of a cue. When you take into
consideration that the cases themselves vary in the tightness
of the foam itself, it is almost impossible to get that perfect
fit. Making matters worse is that some are lined with felt,
while others are not. The non-felt lined ones generally end up
having a more abrasive foam, which will rub your cue each time
your cue is taken in or out. Something important to take into
consideration is if you choose to use a joint protector, the
pool cue fits even snugger because the case top has to push
your cue down harder into an already too tight fit! Over time
these cases can leave friction marks, dulling and scratching
the finish of your pool cue.

A little known fact is that some of the highest priced cases
are actually made overseas in China for the lowest production
cost possible. Many of these cases are popular because they
find a happy medium between the too loose box case and the too
tight cue safe, have large pockets, and are made of genuine
leather, but many are bought simply for the name brand
recognition. These cases allow the cue to have a little
movement, but not enough that it rattles. Some incorporate
simple padded fabric dividers, while others incorporate small
lined tubes for each shaft and butt.

There are two moderately priced, popular brands of the hard
tube type of case made by American manufactures Joe Porper and
Giuseppe. My personal favorite is the Giuseppe case because of
the high grade of vinyl, the solid feel, the leather tacks on
the bottom that protect the vinyl from wear, and the fact that
they will let you customize your case with many variations in
color and length of the pockets - at no additional cost and
with a quick delivery time. They are also longer as a standard
stocking models, easily holding a 31" shaft with joint
protectors. Still, for a mere $5 Giuseppe will make an even
longer case. There is little to no possibility of having a
customization like this done by an overseas manufacturer. This
case uses a hard outer tube shell and hard inner lined tubes
which are not tapered. The advantage to having the inner tubes
untapered is that it allows for varying tapers of cues and for
the many users who like to place their cues bottom end in first
– allowing the protection advantage of holding the cue securely
between shots.

The size of pockets must be considered when considering a case.
You must know and foresee what types of accessories you have or
might intend to purchase at a later date. The fact that small
jump cues are gaining in popularity has made the size of the
pockets increasingly more of an important issue. The imported
Instroke case has long incorporated a special side zipper and
sleeve in the side of their case pocket to hold the small butt
end of the jump cue, and now Giuseppe has made a 14 inch pocket
for this same reason. Although the Giuseppe does not have the
sleeve to hold the jump cue, one could easily wrap the jump cue
butt to fit.

Lastly, the only other features to carefully consider are the
size and weight of your cue case. The popularity of break cues
has almost made it almost a necessity to have a case that will
hold two cues and two shafts. Some manufactures, such as
Meucci, make their high-end cues come standard with two shafts,
and so you will then need to consider purchasing a cue that
holds 2 butt 3 shafts, add a special jump cue and a 2 butt 4
shafted case is necessary. Adding to the weight of your case
would be choosing to purchase a leather case or a foam filled
case, along with all those special new doodads that we all must
have.


About The Author: Philip Downen currently writes for
BilliardBlogged.com (http://www.billiardblogged.com/), as well
as other various writing projects. In his spare time, he helps
market for a dealer of pool cues and cases. More information on
the cue cases mentioned here can be found at their website at
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This past month, as high schools and colleges kicked off their
fall sports schedule, newspapers and magazines are reporting
athletes calling it quits, and dropping out of sports that they
perform well in. It happens every year at this time. The notable
stories are the ones where an all-star quits mid-season citing
that he is tired and doesn’t enjoy the grind any longer (this
at age 17). The stories rarely mention the guys who quit week
after week who trudge on the sidelines.

So what does athlete burnout look like?

Much like burnout in the general public, athletes experience
similar psychological symptoms: sleep disturbance, lack of
confidence, irritability, exhaustion, anger and hostility.
Physical symptoms might include: Elevated blood pressure,
unexplained weight loss, and gastrointestinal disorders.

The symptoms will build until the athlete's performance
deteriorates, his/her motivation has plummeted, or until he/she
quits participating altogether.

There are unique qualities about competitive athletes that make
them more susceptible to burnout. First, many athletes are
perfectionists and demand continued improvement from themselves
and their teammates, adding to their personal stress. Second,
many athletes are people-pleasers; they like to be admired and
like to be noticed, and will do whatever it takes to make this
happen. They often do this at the expense of their own personal
needs. It is exhausting to please people day in and day out.

My earlier research discovered links between burnout and
intrinsic motivation. The more intrinsically motivated an
individual, the less likely they will suffer from burnout.
Participating in sports for extrinsic awards and adulation
rather than for the pure joy of the sport can contribute to the
burnout syndrome.

Further, a key to understanding intrinsic motivation is to look
at the relationship between the challenges and skills of the
athlete. If the athlete's skills are greater than the
challenges, boredom may arise; if the challenges are greater
than the skills, anxiety may ensue. In either case, burnout is
a possibility.

How do you prevent burnout in athletes? Here are several hints:


Emphasize intrinsic qualities of the sport- health and fitness,
mental health, and personal satisfaction are great reasons for
being involved in athletics.

Keep a balance between the challenges and skills by watching
pace of instruction and improvement. Good coaching recognizes
the need for skill appropriate challenges.

Vary experiences and workouts to avoid monotony.

Athletics are part of a balanced life- make sure there is a
life outside of sports.

Provide for adequate rest and relaxation-it is a necessary
antidote to the feelings of burnout.


About The Author: Mike Stanton-Rich is "The Leisure Guy." Armed
with a Ph.D. in Leisure Studies and years studying stress and
burnout, he writes regular articles and features about
enhancing work and leisure. Catch his latest at:
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It happens to all of us, even though we do not want to admit
it. The reality is we all get older. Some of you may already
know what I am talking about, and others may have yet to
experience the phenomenon of aging. Those of you who are
reading this article and are no longer “spring chickens” get my
drift. Even if you are one of the lucky ones, still young, let
me fill you in on what happens as the body gets a few miles on
it.

Probably the biggest thing that we all dislike when we creep
into our thirties and forties is the extra poundage (i.e.
weight) we tend to put on. (It is also a lot harder to take off
when we get older.) Unfortunately, because our metabolism slows
down, we are unable to pound down a burger, fries, and a couple
of cokes without the bathroom scale hitting “tilt” a few days
later. In my mind, that probably is the most difficult
adjustment we have to make: an adjustment in our nutrition
intake as we age.

The second most noticeable difference as we age, especially for
the more active individual, is it becomes a little more
difficult to get out of bed. The back is a little sore, the
knees are a little creaky, and, if you workout, the soreness
does not go away as quickly. This is a result of a few things
that happen to our bodies when we get older. Number one is we
lose a percentage of our muscle mass on a yearly basis. After
the age of 25 (don’t quote me on the specifics, but I believe)
about 1% of your muscle mass is lost per year. Makes sense now
why we get a little sorer and getting out of bed is more
difficult. We simply do not have as much muscle to do the work.


I could go on and on with the depressing facts of aging, but
let us look at just one more before moving on. As you get older
you become less flexible. It takes you a lot longer to “limber
up” for any sporting activity: golf, tennis, or a pick up game
of basketball. Less flexibility predisposes you to experience
more difficulty with certain movements: touching your toes,
rotating during a golf swing, or even reaching down to pick
something up off the ground. Why does this occur? Our bodies,
as a result of wear and tear, become more “tight” and “wound
up” as we get older.

So there you have it! Some of the great things to look forward
to as you get older (kidding of course). So if you’re in your
twenties and you’re reading this article, “enjoy it while it
lasts,” because the road gets a little more difficult to travel
as you get older. But, if you’re beyond your twenties, I am sure
you can relate to the general results of aging in relation to
your golf game. Quite simply, extra pounds decrease your
stamina (and may affect your swing plane). Less muscle equals
less distance off the tee, and decreased flexibility tends to
make the turn in the golf swing much harder to perform. An
unfortunate situation, but the good news is that we can slow
down the aging process and limit the effects of aging on your
golf game.

Slowing Down the Aging Process for the Golf Swing

I have given you a little “carrot of information” that we can
slow down the aging process. How do we do it? It is actually
quite simple and only requires a little time out of each day
(15-20 minutes) and a little discipline. Sounds pretty easy
when you think of all the benefits you stand to gain. What we
are going to do is provide you some answers on how to slow down
the aging process. Remember we can’t stop the aging process, but
we can sure slow it down. The benefits of slowing down the aging
process are evident when you see guys in their 50’s winning tour
events. It just takes a little time, some knowledge, and
discipline. If you are saying, “I don’t have the time,” let me
ask you one question: How would you like to feel 10 years
younger right now and hit the ball farther then you did in your
twenties? I imagine the answer to both of those questions would
be a resounding yes!

Let us start with the first topic that we described when you
get older, the additional pounds. Unfortunately, as you age
your metabolism slows down. For those of you who are unfamiliar
with the word metabolism, think of it as your own internal
furnace. It is the rate at which you burn fuel (food is fuel to
the human body). When we are younger we tend have faster
metabolisms, and as we get older they slow down. (I know it is
a bummer.) Well, let me tell you, there are activities to speed
that metabolism back up. The way to do it is by performing some
fitness activities. If you are active and participate in some
type of structured activity your body will burn more fuel and
elevate its metabolism during this time. In addition, if these
activities are resistance-training activities (i.e. weights,
tubing, light dumbbells, body weight), then over time you will
build some muscle. The great thing about that is the more
muscle you have the higher your metabolism will be all the time
(translation: you will burn more fuel all day and night). A
secondary benefit of such activities will be greater stamina on
the course. So rather than “spraying your shots” around on the
back nine because you’re tired, you can have pinpoint accuracy
going into the 18th.

Moving on to our second point, the loss of muscle mass as you
age, this one is a tough one to swallow. Just think, we
actually LOSE muscle as we age. Pretty depressing. The good
news is it can be limited or stopped. Before I give you the
solution, let’s look at how this affects your golf swing.
Essentially, in the golf swing you create club head speed. That
club head speed is the result of creating rotational power,
which we define as torque. To create torque, the muscles of the
body have to be flexible, strong, and powerful. Now guess what?
If you have less muscle, what do you think is going to happen
to your power outputs and club head speed? The answer is they
will decrease. No wonder they make senior shafts with a lot of
flex. This is the golf manufacturers’ attempt to deal with this
problem. It helps to a point, but we have a better solution. How
about putting something in your bag that makes you stronger,
improves your power, and gets back that lost distance? Sounds
good? Well, it can be done if you implement a golf-specific
strength-training program. You can get back that lost muscle
mass, get back that power, and improve your driving distance.
This is what we call the development of “golf strength,” and it
can be done with a program that takes a total of 15 minutes a
day!

Finally, moving on to the flexibility issue, our bodies lose
flexibility as we age. Flexibility is a must when it comes to
the golf swing. Here is what happens when you do not “work” on
your flexibility. A loss of flexibility in the golf swing
limits the ability of the body to perform the correct actions
to create the proper swing. Essentially, your body won’t allow
you to take the club back and through on the correct swing
path. This leads to miss hits, slices, hooks, and a whole bunch
of other shots that are very unpleasant. So how do we fix this
problem or not allow it to become a problem? The answer is to
implement a golf-specific flexibility program. This again
requires a daily commitment, but the time frame is very little
(say 5 minutes a day). So again, ask yourself: Is it worth
spending 5 minutes a day on flexibility to have the golf swing
you would like? I bet most of you would answer yes.

The Magic Pill

Well, there you have the pleasures, displeasure, joys, and
sorrows of the aging process. We all get older, but there are
things we can do to prevent the displeasures and sorrows. If we
take a little time every day and perform the proper exercises
and activities, we can reduce the effects of aging and have a
great swing for as long as we like. That’s the only magic pill
we know of. If you would like more information on this subject
and how to go about improving your golf fitness, take a look at
our web site at www.bioforcegolf.com.


About The Author: Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized
golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA
Tour regularly with 2004 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson. He has
made many of his golf tips, golf instruction and golf swing
improvement techniques available to amateur golfers on the
website http://www.bioforcegolf.com. Check out his manual and
DVD, Your Body & Your Swing,
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I am guessing that all of us can relate to the title of this
article. I am sure you have bent over for that 4 footer (can’t
give you that 4 footer, sorry), and felt that lower back feel
tired, sore, painful or tight. Regardless of what the word is,
you feel it! I also am guessing that some of you have changed
to belly putters for the reason that your back hurts when you
putt! Even if you are one of those players that has switched to
a belly putter because of back pain, that pain is an indicator
of something else going on within the body. I am sure we could
use the excuse: I am older now and that is just what happens;
or maybe we use the “cave man excuse”: humans just were meant
to walk on two legs! Regardless of what excuse you use, there
is a reason and solution to solve those lower back problems.
Even if you don’t realize it, the lower back that you feel when
putting is also affecting the other parts of your game (i.e.
driving, long irons, chipping, pitching, etc.) This article has
the goal of explaining why your back is sore when you putt and
what we can do to help alleviate the problem.

Why Does My Lower Back Ache?

Well, let me say this to start. If you are in agreement with
the “caveman excuse” you are in the ballpark as to why the
lower back begins to ache on the 12th or 13th green. Standing
upright, which is a specific posture (keep that word “posture”
in mind throughout this article), places stress on the lower
back. When I say stress, I am talking about the muscles of your
lower back working to support your body in a specific position.
The same holds true for when you putt. You get behind the ball,
line the putt up, look at the line, maybe crouch down, take a
few practice putts, and then away you go. In all the actions
described above, your lower back is actively working to
maintain posture in all those positions. Do this little
activity to give you an idea of what your back is doing all the
time to support your body. Take your hand and make a fist.
Squeeze that fist as hard as you can for one minute, no less,
more if you can. Now relax. How do your hand and forearm feel?
Pretty tired, huh, maybe stiff. What you just did is exactly
what your lower back does all the time. It is constantly
contracting to hold your body upright. After time it gets tired
and the result is a sore, stiff, and tight lower back.

Up to this point we understand that the lower back is involved
to a great extent in supporting the body. Now, how about when
we move? Have you ever felt that back tighten up when you are
getting out of a chair, and then you have to wait a second
after you stand up before you start walking? Again, I will
guess that the majority of us can answer yes to this question.
This an example of a movement where the lower back is already
fatigued, but nevertheless the lower back is now involved in
moving the body, even though it is fatigued. When you walk,
run, bend-over, turn, or rotate, your lower back is involved in
the movement. The lower back gets a so-to-speak “double whammy”
when it comes to what it does for the body. The lower back is
involved in both supporting a position in which you place your
body and also in the movement of the body. (If you need an
example of how much the lower back works during the day, keep
your fist clamped for a day, and see how your forearm feels the
next day.) So at this point we know the reasons why our back is
sore when we step over that 4 footer for birdie (sorry it is
still not a gimme in my book, gotta be inside the leather). It
is a twofold reason: number one has to do with posture, and
number two with movement. Now that we know why our lower back
gets sore or tight, how do we fix it?

How to Fix that Aching Lower Back

Before we describe ways to fix the lower back let us first give
some suggestions to those who already have severe lower back
problems. I would first suggest you see your personal
physician. Always better safe than sorry. If you are someone
who constantly has a sore lower back or you get up every
morning with a stiff back, go see your doctor. You never know
what might be going on in that lower back area. Quite possibly
you may have a problem with a disk, a bone spur, or any number
of serious lower back problems. I have seen a lot of these
issues in my day, and I will say, number one, it always
important to be under the supervision of a physician in such
cases, and, number two, if you catch such lower back problems
early they are much easier to treat than the ones that linger.
So do yourself a favor and go see your physician before things
get worse.

Now, on to how to help eliminate the lower back that tires on
the back nine of your weekly round. We know from above that we
are using the back “24-7” so to speak. Golfing requires the
lower back to work even harder than normal. This is a result of
the rotating, stabilizing, and power production required of the
swing. The lower back is getting tired because it is neither
strong enough nor does it have enough endurance within its
muscles to support the activities you perform on a daily basis!


I am betting by now you have a pretty good idea of what to do
to rid yourself of that lower back soreness. The lower back
must become stronger and increase its endurance capacities.
This will increase the durability of the lower back to
withstand the stresses placed upon it during your daily
activities. Strength can be defined as having enough force
production with your muscles to perform a certain activity, and
endurance is having enough energy in those muscles to do an
activity over and over again. These are simplified definitions,
but they work well for what we are talking about. Strength in
relation to the lower back has to do with the ability to
maintain postures. You must get the lower back strong enough to
maintain the postures of the activities you participate in (i.e.
golf). Endurance in the lower back is creating enough stored
energy in the lower back muscles to do to whatever activity it
is that you do over and over again without getting tired (i.e.
golf swing).

The combination of strengthening the lower back and creating
more endurance within these muscles creates the highest
probability of the lower back staying healthy for all
activities. The next question you probably have is: what are
the proper exercises I should perform to get my back in better
shape for golf?


About The Author: Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized
golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA
Tour regularly with 2004 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson. He has
made many of his golf tips, golf instruction and golf swing
improvement techniques available to amateur golfers on the
website http://www.bioforcegolf.com.  Check out his manual and
DVD, Your Body & Your Swing,
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I’ve played with a lot of golfers who truly take the game of
golf seriously and a lot of golfers who don’t. It’s okay to
have fun out there, keeping in mind respect for other players
who do take it serious.

The tee box

Think of the tee box as a stage with a spotlight. Everybody
gets his or her turn to shine. Try to remain quiet and out of
the golfer’s view, including your shadow that may hinder the
golfer’s concentration at address. The best position to stand
when a player is addressing the golf ball would be to the other
side, opposite of his golfer’s arm extension. You should be
standing far enough back to see the club head and golf ball of
the player addressing the ball. By taking this position, you
would definitely be giving the player room to concentrate,
unless he can see your shadow or hear the chatter of your clubs
or talk. When you must stand behind or front of a golfer
addressing his or her shot, take a second to ask if it’s okay
and or are you far enough away. Act like a caddie when another
player is playing a shot. Watch the golf ball finish rolling
and mark the spot with a tree or bush. A lot of golfers do not
like to watch their ball land, if it’s a bad shot. By doing
this for your fellow golfer, it will help speed up play. Try to
refrain from yelling nice shot or great shot, when you’re around
another tee box or green. When you must tell a joke, wait until
it’s you’re stage.

The green

Around the green can be a little more complex for the new
golfer. Fix as many golf marks as you can, besides your own. A
lot of golfers do not fix their ball marks on approaches to the
green. Sometimes players get excited about their golf shot and
forget. Ask other player’s to help, if there is more than a
couple and your not holding up other players behind you.

There are typically four or three golf balls lying on the
green. The key goal here is not to walk on another’s players
line to the golf hole. When you find another player is further
back from the hole, you should mark your ball. When approaching
your golf ball, you have to be careful as to where you walk.
Another player’s line to the hole should not have a big
footprint to go over. Try stepping over the player’s line to
the hole, or go around carefully watching for other player’s
golf positions to the hole. When you’re not sure, because of a
marked ball. Ask your competitor where his ball is marked. When
another golfer is about to putt, stay still until he or she
takes their putting stroke, unless they give you the okay to
walk. When you must walk to where you want to go. Do not stop,
walk, stop, and walk again. It could be more distracting than a
continuous walk.

The golfer closer to the hole should tend the pin. Ask your
competitor if they need the stick tended. When tending the pin,
be careful not to cast a shadow over the player’s line. Also
keep the flag from waving in the wind by holding it against the
flagstick. Position yourself with both feet together away from
the hole. Bend the flagstick slightly if you have to keep your
feet out of another player’s line. When the shot is taken, pull
the pin so your competitor does not get penalized for hitting
the flagstick. When it’s someone else’s turn, ask if he or she
needs the pin tended. When you think you may need it tended,
ask someone to hold it for you.

The game of golf originated out of fun. There are those that
take it quite seriously. Follow most of these tips, and it
could be quite enjoyable, and you may not have a problem
finding a foursome to tee it up with.


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I’ve played with a lot of golfers who truly take the game of
golf seriously and a lot of golfers who don’t. It’s okay to
have fun out there, keeping in mind respect for other players
who do take it serious.

The tee box

Think of the tee box as a stage with a spotlight. Everybody
gets his or her turn to shine. Try to remain quiet and out of
the golfer’s view, including your shadow that may hinder the
golfer’s concentration at address. The best position to stand
when a player is addressing the golf ball would be to the other
side, opposite of his golfer’s arm extension. You should be
standing far enough back to see the club head and golf ball of
the player addressing the ball. By taking this position, you
would definitely be giving the player room to concentrate,
unless he can see your shadow or hear the chatter of your clubs
or talk. When you must stand behind or front of a golfer
addressing his or her shot, take a second to ask if it’s okay
and or are you far enough away. Act like a caddie when another
player is playing a shot. Watch the golf ball finish rolling
and mark the spot with a tree or bush. A lot of golfers do not
like to watch their ball land, if it’s a bad shot. By doing
this for your fellow golfer, it will help speed up play. Try to
refrain from yelling nice shot or great shot, when you’re around
another tee box or green. When you must tell a joke, wait until
it’s you’re stage.

The green

Around the green can be a little more complex for the new
golfer. Fix as many golf marks as you can, besides your own. A
lot of golfers do not fix their ball marks on approaches to the
green. Sometimes players get excited about their golf shot and
forget. Ask other player’s to help, if there is more than a
couple and your not holding up other players behind you.

There are typically four or three golf balls lying on the
green. The key goal here is not to walk on another’s players
line to the golf hole. When you find another player is further
back from the hole, you should mark your ball. When approaching
your golf ball, you have to be careful as to where you walk.
Another player’s line to the hole should not have a big
footprint to go over. Try stepping over the player’s line to
the hole, or go around carefully watching for other player’s
golf positions to the hole. When you’re not sure, because of a
marked ball. Ask your competitor where his ball is marked. When
another golfer is about to putt, stay still until he or she
takes their putting stroke, unless they give you the okay to
walk. When you must walk to where you want to go. Do not stop,
walk, stop, and walk again. It could be more distracting than a
continuous walk.

The golfer closer to the hole should tend the pin. Ask your
competitor if they need the stick tended. When tending the pin,
be careful not to cast a shadow over the player’s line. Also
keep the flag from waving in the wind by holding it against the
flagstick. Position yourself with both feet together away from
the hole. Bend the flagstick slightly if you have to keep your
feet out of another player’s line. When the shot is taken, pull
the pin so your competitor does not get penalized for hitting
the flagstick. When it’s someone else’s turn, ask if he or she
needs the pin tended. When you think you may need it tended,
ask someone to hold it for you.

The game of golf originated out of fun. There are those that
take it quite seriously. Follow most of these tips, and it
could be quite enjoyable, and you may not have a problem
finding a foursome to tee it up with.


About The Author: Started the game of golf as a caddie. You can
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Just about everything you do during golf practice and/or a game
involves the core region of your body.

Hitting a long drive off the tee, iron shots, pitch shots and
blasting out of the bunker and even putting. Heck, even picking
up the ball in the cup takes strength in your core region.

So, it would make sense then that many of your struggles in
golf originate in the weaknesses in the core of your body.

How do you fix it? Well, there’s no magic core strength pill or
patch. It takes some good, old-fashioned flexibility training
and exercise. Now, I’m not talking about hitting the gym every
day of the week and pumping iron like some of those puffed up
body builders. This is simple stuff you can do right in your
home or office; just minutes a day, maybe 15 to 20 minutes,
that’s it.

I already do my sit-ups every day!

Different types of core exercises exist. Many of you are
probably familiar with exercises such as the sit-up, which is
an exercise that can be used to train the core. If you have
read any of our other articles, read our manual Your Body and
Your Swing or watched the DVD, you are well aware of what the
word core means and its relation to the golf swing.

Let us do a quick review for your benefit and introduce the
types of core exercises to perform for a better golf swing.

The core is an anatomical region of the body. It can generally
be defined as the region of your body between the hips and
chest. It encompasses numerous muscle groups on the front,
side, and backside of the body. In general the core consists of
the muscles that make up your abdominals, lower back, obliques,
and hips.

The core region is important to the golf swing for many
reasons. The core is essentially called the “engine” of the
body. It is the area that “drives” the body for most any human
movement including your golf swing. It is primarily responsible
for the capacities of: balance, stability, and power development
within the body. For these capacities to occur efficiently it is
necessary to train the core for improved performance.

Core Training for the Golfer

Many of us correlate core training to only the abdominal
section of the body. In order to develop the core correctly, we
must train all areas of the core equally. This means to address
the obliques, hips, and lower back with the same number of
exercises and repetitions as you do for the commonly trained
abdominal region.

A quick note from experience: More times than not, most golfers
have “imbalances” in the core region. This means that certain
muscles or muscle groups are weaker than others. To improve
your performance on the golf course, you need to have a
balanced core for optimal strength, endurance and power.
Keeping this thought in mind, many times the lower back region
is “weaker” than the abdominals (an imbalanced core). Picture
the golfer picking up his ball from the cup. We’ve all seen
them, creaking as they go down, maybe a quiet groan as if no
one hears it. If this is the case, additional
attention/exercises are needed for the lower back to bring it
“up to speed,” so to speak, in level with the abdominals.

Moving forward, knowing that we must train the entire core and
create balance between all the muscles, it is time to discuss
what type of exercises to utilize in training the core region.
To develop the core region for golf you will want to perform
exercises in the following categories: stability (balance),
strength, endurance, and power. All four of these categories
are necessary for an optimal swing. Leaving one of the
categories listed above out of your training program is like
building a boat with a hole in it. It won’t work!

Let us define the differing training categories of a “golf
specific core program” to help you better understand the
purpose behind each category. The categories of core training
that are incorporated in golf training are: 1) stability
(balance) training, 2) strength training, 3) endurance
training, and 4) power training.

Balance and Stability

Stabilization exercises are exercises that give the body the
ability to have better balance. A large portion of your balance
capability is directly related to the core region of the body.
If you are unable to maintain your balance throughout the golf
swing, the efficiency of the swing, contact with the ball, and
club head speed will suffer. For example, when you swing your
driver and are not able to maintain that perfect “finished
position” of swing, the problem may be related to your balance
capacities throughout the entire swing.

Balance training develops the integration of your neural and
muscular systems, your brain and your body. Improvement in the
functioning of these two systems of the body and integration of
these two systems will result in a better swing. Follow the
logic and it will all make sense. If you improve the ability of
your body to balance, then the ability to maintain balance
within your golf swing will become easier.

Strength

The golf swing requires that certain body parts remain in a
stable position while other body parts are moving. To perform a
powerful golf swing, the body must have the strength and
flexibility to perform these actions simultaneously.

In order to perform the above activity it is required to
develop the strength parameters of the core. If you have a weak
core then the ability to maintain a posture, keep a posture, and
perform this over a period of time will be compromised. To
repeat, the core region of the body is involved in the
stabilization process of the body. To improve this capacity, we
must train the body to be more efficient at stabilizing itself
during the golf swing. Strength exercises develop and improve
this capacity within your body for the purpose of improving
your golf swing.

Endurance

The golf swing is a repetitive movement performed by the body.
You are doing the same activity over and over. An efficient
golf swing and good scores require that you perform the same
swing on the 18th hole as you do on the 1st hole. If you are
unable to do this then the mechanics of your swing will suffer,
as will your scores. To eliminate this situation it is necessary
to develop the endurance capacities of the core region.
Endurance exercises allow the body to perform the same activity
over and over without getting fatigued. As a result of the golf
swing being a repetitive athletic movement, endurance training
will enhance the ability to maintain your optimal swing
mechanics over an extended period of time.

Power

Power Exercises are geared towards improving the power outputs
of the body. Training for power gives you the opportunity to
hit the ball farther. The core region of the body is directly
related to torque development in the golf swing. Power can also
be defined as torque (rotational power) when discussing the golf
swing. In order to create high amounts of club head speed, your
body has to create large amounts of torque. If you want to
create greater power in your golf swing you must include power
exercises in your core training program.

If you are really serious about improving your game, start at
the core of the problem!

In this article we have described the core and how to train the
core specifically for the improvement of your golf game. A few
points to keep in mind from this article: 1) the core is a
region of the body that includes all muscles from your hips to
your chest, 2) you must develop the capacities of stability,
strength, endurance, and power within the core for a benefit in
your game, and 3) the development of the core must be balanced
in terms of all muscles involved and in all the training
components (equal amounts of stability, strength, endurance,
and power) within the core.


About The Author: Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized
golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA
Tour regularly with 2004 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson. He has
made many of his golf tips, golf instruction and golf swing
improvement techniques available to amateur golfers on the
website http://www.bioforcegolf.com. Check out his manual and
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We all search for it. Balance in our daily lives. Balance while
riding a bike. Politicians are always debating a balanced budget
in Washington, and most of us could use a little balance in our
checkbooks. Balance is a term used in golf quite often as well.
It’s a “buzzword” and almost a cliché when it comes to the golf
swing. I am sure you have heard numerous times from swing
coaches that “you have to stay balanced when swinging your
club.” Others phrases that I hear when we talk about golf and
balance are the following: “When it comes to a sand shot, dig
your feet into the stand so you can stay balanced,” “If the
ball is on an uphill lie and above your feet, make sure you
swing through the ball, and stayed balanced,” and “Stay
balanced when hitting the driver and get to the finish position
in perfect balance.” The list could go on and on, and I am sure
all of you could probably add to the short list above.

Two questions always arise in my mind when I hear the word
balance in association with golf: 1) what does balance exactly
mean, and 2) how do I create balance in my golf swing? I am
guessing quite a few of you have these same questions, or
similar ones, when you talk about the subject of balance in
relation to the golf swing.

I am going to answer both of these questions. We will first
define balance and its relation to the golf swing. Secondly, we
will discuss how you develop the balance capacities of your body
in relation to the golf swing. So without further ado let’s get
started.

What is Balance?

This is a really great question and the perfect way to begin.
So let’s hear it! What is the definition of balance? Think
about it for a minute and then write down a couple of your
answers. I understand that this is not the easiest question to
answer (trust me, I have asked it plenty of times), and it is
okay if you are not able to create a good working definition of
balance (that’s part of what we are going to do with this
article). Okay, time is up, what did you write down?

Well, let me tell you some of the replies I have received for
this question and we will take if from there. Here are just a
few that I hear: “head over your belly button between your
feet,” “swinging a club on the correct path,” “knowing where
your body is in space,” and “kinesthetic awareness.” All of
these answers are somewhat correct, but none of them gives us a
good sound understanding of what balance really means.

The definition of balance is simply the ability to control your
body during movement. Sounds pretty simple, does it not? It
really is when you think about it, but let’s break this
definition down so we understand it completely. Starting with
the first portion of the definition: “the ability to control”
means what? Well, it is probably easiest to imagine what “out
of control” looks like. Take the mental image of a racecar
crashing into the wall. We could describe the car as out of
control. Now take the flip side of this, and what would this
car look like if it were in control? It would probably zoom
around the track without hitting anything. The body is the
same; if your body is out of control it will, in a sense, crash
or fall over. If the body is in control, then it performs
whatever movement you are asking of it without “crashing.” Take
the example of a toddler running. Sometimes they get going so
quickly that they get out of control and fall over. Other times
they stay in control and are able to run.

Moving onto the second part of the definition: “your body.”
Pretty easy concept to understand, don’t you think? Your body
includes your torso, head, arms, legs, and anything attached to
the arms or legs, like a golf club. Up to this point we can put
together the first two parts of the definition and summarize it
as: the body (including your arms, legs, torso, head, and golf
club) must be under control. Let us add the final part of the
definition into the mix to complete our understanding.

The final piece of the definition is: “during movement.” This
simply means anything your body is doing. It can be walking,
running, throwing a baseball, or, in our world, swinging a golf
club. Swinging a golf club is “our movement” when discussing
this definition. We are now at the point to put the whole
definition together. Let us use the example of a golf swing to
create the connection we are looking for in terms of the
definition.

Balance is the ability of your body (i.e. nerves, muscles, and
skeleton) to swing a golf club effectively and efficiently on
the correct path without changing the position of your body in
such a way that it is detrimental to the swing and its outcome
(i.e. contact with the ball). Pretty simple definition when you
break it down, and from now on when your swing coach says, “You
have to stay balanced,” you know what he is talking about.

Developing Balance in Our Golf Swing

Okay, we now know the definition of balance and its
relationship to the golf swing. Now, for the second question of
this article: “how do we develop balance in relationship to our
golf swing?” This next section will answer this question for
you. I would also bet that the answer is not as obvious as it
appears.

I will first say that developing balance in your swing is a
combination of a couple of factors. The first and probably most
obvious factor is mechanics. The golf swing is a biomechanical
movement that requires the body to take the club through a
specified swing path in a certain sequence and timing. The body
must learn the biomechanical movement of a golf swing to become
efficient with the movement. As your body becomes aware of the
movement, more efficient with the movement, and has a better
“feel” for the movement, the concept of balance in your swing
will improve. So the first part of developing balance in your
swing is linked to the mechanics of the swing and becoming more
efficient with these mechanics. This all funnels down to two
things: 1) proper instruction about the swing, and 2) practice.
Practice, practice, and more practice is necessary to create
better balance in your swing.

The second factor has to do with a term that many of you have
probably heard before. That term is “muscle memory.” Realize
that within your body the skeleton is controlled by your
muscles, muscles are controlled by nerves, and the nerves are
told what to do by your brain. The messages sent to your
muscles through your nerves by the brain create movement (i.e.
muscles working to make the body move). These movements can
either be efficient or inefficient. Inefficient movements by
the muscular system tend to be “sloppy” and “unrefined.”
Efficient movements are just the opposite. Efficient movements
by your muscular system are refined and technical. Improvement
in balance is a result of the latter (i.e. efficient muscular
movement). Efficient muscular movement is developed through
training the muscles and nerves of your body to become more
efficient. This is not done through typical exercises like
bench press or leg press, but through stabilization and balance
exercises.

As golfers we have our priorities. Let’s get some balance in
our golf swing by training our bodies, getting proper
instruction, and certainly a lot of practice. Once we’ve got
balance there, then we’ll start talking about balancing our
checkbook or helping Washington balance the federal budget.


About The Author: Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized
golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA
Tour regularly with 2004 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson. He has
made many of his golf tips, golf instruction and golf swing
improvement techniques available to amateur golfers on the
website http://www.bioforcegolf.com. Check out his manual and
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With all the talk about the players on tour getting stronger
and more flexible, we hear a lot about exercising for golf from
television commentators and read about it in the golf
publications. But what exactly are the best exercises for the
amateur golfer?

A great question that has a good answer, but before we give you
the answer let us provide some background so the answer makes a
little more sense to you. First of all, discussing the golf
swing for the time being will get us rolling.

What exactly is the golf swing? The golf swing is an athletic
movement that requires using of the entire body from “feet to
fingertips” in order to complete the swing. Realize that the
golf swing is not about the club, not just about your grip, or
where your head is during the swing. The golf swing is a
movement that requires your entire body to move through a
sequence of movements with the correct timing. To perform the
“athletic movement” of the golf swing requires the body to
begin at address, move through the actual phases of the golf
swing and complete it with the follow through. In order to
perform this activity with efficiency and repetitively, the
body must have certain physical parameters.

These parameters, as I call them, are actual physical
categories of the body that need to be developed to a certain
level. These categories of the body are the platform from which
the body is able to perform the athletic movement of a golf
swing efficiently. The categories are probably familiar to many
of you, but for the purpose of this article let us briefly run
through them.

The body is required to have certain levels of flexibility,
balance, endurance, strength, and power to complete a golf
swing. If the body lacks in any of the above categories, then
the results will be seen in the golf swing. The results are
usually in the form of poor mechanics, bad shots, or poor
scores on the course. So, now that we know what the connection
is between the “body” and the “swing” let us address the
question about the best exercises for golf.

The Best Exercises for Golf

Let’s say you walk into your local health club and see all the
fancy machines and aerobic machines at the facility to get you
shape. What ones would choose? Would you choose running on the
treadmill for 30 minutes, or would it be better to push out a
couple sets of bench presses? Well, the answer to our question
really lies within the connection between your swing and your
body.

I will tell you that exercises meant to “pump you up!” or give
you that “six pack” are not necessarily the correct exercises
for your golf game. Neither is that weight training program you
used back in high school. So, with those thoughts in mind what
do you think the best exercises for golf are?

Right now we know, in general terms about the golf swing, what
is required of the body for the golf swing and what exercises
are not good for the swing. Armed with that knowledge we can
decipher what the best exercises for golf are for you.

Beginning with flexibility, we know that the entire body must
move through certain ranges of motion to perform an effective
golf swing. And what happens if your body is not able to move
through the required ranges of motion of the golf swing? The
answer: the golf swing will mechanically suffer resulting in
shots that are less than optimal. So part of the exercises that
are good for golfers are flexibility exercises and, even more
so, flexibility exercises that work the muscles used in the
golf swing through the movements involved in the golf swing. So
first and foremost flexibility exercises should be on the top of
your list.

The second category of exercises that would be conducive to the
golf swing would have to do with balance. We hear about balance
in reference to the golf swing all the time. “Stay balanced
through the swing; transfer your weight to maintain balance
during the swing…” But what does balance exactly mean? Balance
is the ability to control your body through a specific movement
pattern. The movement pattern we are discussing just happens to
be the golf swing. We know the importance of balance in
relation to the golf swing, so how do we train our body for
better balance in the golf swing? Before we answer that
question we need to know a little more about balance. Balance
in relation to the body has to do with the connection between
your nerves and muscles. Essentially your nervous system, as a
result of messages sent from your brain, tells your muscles how
to move to maintain the body’s balance. The more efficient your
nerves and muscles are to these messages the greater balance
abilities the body develops. So balance exercises train both
the nervous system and muscular system to become more efficient
at this function. Summing it all up, balance is the second
category of exercises that will assist your golf game.

The third category of exercises that are beneficial to golf
have to do with your muscles. The golf swing requires the
muscles of your body to move through a specific range of motion
(flexibility) and help with your balance capacities. In order to
perform these actions and others, your body needs certain levels
of strength and endurance. The definition of strength is the
ability of the muscles to exert force for the given “athletic
action” (simplified definition but a good working definition
for us). Endurance is the ability of your muscles to do the
same activity over and over again for a specific amount of
time.

First off, let us discuss strength. The golf swing has one
intention of developing club head speed while maintaining
balance through the swing. The muscles in your body must have
enough strength in them to do both. Now, when we discuss
building strength for the golf swing it is NOT the type of
strength needed to bench press 250 lbs. Or squat 500! It is
strength geared towards the improvement of your swing. I refer
to this type of strength as “golf strength.” So when you get to
the gym, performing strength exercises like bench press will not
help your swing. Exercises that train the body in the positions
and through the movements of the golf swing will help your
swing.

In addition to strength, we need to develop endurance in your
muscles. Think of how many swings you may take over the course
of 18 holes. In order for you to be able to swing the club the
same way on the 18th hole as you did on the 1st hole. Your body
has to have high levels of endurance. This will allow your body
to perform the golf swing without getting tired. You develop
endurance similar to how you develop “golf strength.” Utilize
exercises that train the body in the positions and through the
movements of the golf swing. Lighter loads with higher
repetitions will be used for these exercises. The end result
will be the development of “golf endurance.”

The final segment of exercises beneficial to your golf swing is
power training. Power training is geared towards the ability of
your body to generate high levels of club head speed. Power
development by the body is what allows for greater distance on
your shots. Clubs help, golf balls help, but it really comes
down to the piece of machinery, your body, swinging those club
and hitting those golf balls. Development of power for the golf
swing is very similar to the development of “golf strength and
endurance.” It is the utilization of exercises that place your
body in the positions and move you through movements similar to
the golf swing.

Summary

So there you have it, the answer to the types of exercises best
for the improvement of your golf swing. I think you now realize
it is not one exercise, but a group of exercises that
incorporate flexibility, balance, endurance, strength, and
power. A combination of these exercises is what will enhance
your golf swing. Looking for specific exercises? Take a look at
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Flexibility is quite often a misunderstood principle, but most
of us know it is important to golf. Before we discuss
flexibility and its relevance to golf we need to start with:
“What in the #$%#%$#% is flexibility anyways?”

It is a simple question yet one that is not easy to answer. I
imagine that most of you come up with some definition that is
something to the effect of “Flexibility is stretching, right?”
That answer is partially correct. Flexibility training
incorporates stretching techniques. However, it is NOT limited
to traditional stretching, and the two terms cannot be used
interchangeably.

We Should Talk About What Flexibility Means

According the National Academy of Sports Medicine, flexibility
can be defined as the normal extensibility of all soft tissues
that allow full range of motion of a joint. You will note that
nowhere in the definition of flexibility is the word stretching
used. To help further explain, understand, and clearly define
flexibility, let us take the definition and break it down into
three parts. The first part of the definition, “the normal
extensibility,” is best understood by thinking of the muscles
in your body. Each muscle in your body has what is termed a
“normal length-tension relationship.” When the muscle is at its
“normal length-tension relationship,” it functions correctly.
When the muscles contract and extend (i.e. when you “flex” your
bicep in the mirror, your bicep muscle is contracting and your
tricep is extending) they enable you to create movement of your
skeleton. Often, athletes cause a disruption of the “normal
length-tension relationship” through training, which leads to
one muscle becoming shorter or longer than its normal
length-tension relationship. When this happens, the body begins
to have difficulty moving the skeleton in a safe and efficient
manner, which will be magnified when trying to perform athletic
movements.

The second portion of the definition of flexibility discusses
“all soft tissues.” This part of the definition is quite easy.
As you know, the human body is comprised of numerous types of
cells and tissues. Soft tissues are simply a categorization of
certain types of tissues in your body including muscles,
ligaments, and tendons.

The final part of the definition reads: “that allow full range
of motion of a joint.” Every joint (where two bones are
connected in your body, i.e. shoulder, hip, elbow, etc.) moves
through a specified range of motion determined by the design of
the joint. The anatomical structure of a joint determines the
amount, direction and type of movement through which a joint
moves. This is known as the range of motion. To achieve a full
range of motion, the surrounding muscles and connective tissue
have to be flexible enough to allow the joint to move through
that range of motion. To demonstrate what a full range of
motion is, bend your elbow as much as you can (brining your
hand as close to your shoulder as possible) and then straighten
it. Each joint in the body has a range of motion that is unique
to the design of the joint. For example, the shoulder joint is
classified as a ball and socket joint, which has a range of
motion of 360 degrees (a much greater range of motion than the
elbow).

Once broken down, flexibility is simply defined as: every
ligament, tendon, and muscle (soft tissues) in your body,
having the correct length-tension relationship (normal
extensibility) to allow every joint in your body to move
through its full range of motion. This concludes the first part
of this article. We now have a pretty simple working definition
of flexibility. In the next section of this article we will
discuss the question: “Why is flexibility important to the golf
swing?”

The Real Meat of the Article…Flexibility and the Golf Swing

So now we have a “working definition” of flexibility. We
probably need to discuss the golf swing briefly to create the
connection between “your” flexibility and “your” golf swing.

Breaking down the golf swing, we know that it is categorized
into different phases: address, take away, back swing,
transition, down swing, contact, and follow through. Your local
swing coach has probably discussed the importance of these
phases of the swing in order to create a good swing. I am sure
you also are aware that the body must “move through” these
phases in a certain sequence for a correct swing to occur. The
key phrase when it comes to the golf swing and flexibility is
“move through.”

Go back to the definition of flexibility. What does it tell
you? In general, it says that every muscle, ligament, and
tendon in your body must have the correct range of motion
within itself to perform the activity you ask of it. Take that
definition and place it upon what movements are required of the
golf swing. It essentially states that your individual body MUST
have the required flexibility parameters within every muscle,
ligament, and tendon to execute the golf swing correctly.

Now the kicker question: what happens if your body does not
have the needed flexibility parameters to swing a club on the
correct path? Is the answer, “Forget about golf and go grab
your fishing pole?” No, that is not the correct answer. Your
body is a little smarter than that one wise-crack answer. If
you ask your body to do something, nine out of ten times it
will “try” to do what you are asking it to do. When your brain
tells your body to do this and this and this in a certain
order, your body is going to try as hard as it possibly can to
complete the task. The task (in our case the golf swing) may
get completed, but probably not exactly as we would like. In
the golf swing, this results in shots that we are really not
happy about (slices, hooks, blocks, etc.)

When the body does not have the needed flexibility to swing a
club on the correct path is what we term “compensation.”
Compensation is the body’s way of making up for inefficiencies
it may have within it. If you do not have the flexibility
properties in, say, your hamstrings for the golf swing, your
body will create compensation patterns in your swing to “make
up” for the lack of flexibility in your lower body. So the
reality of the situation becomes that, regardless of how hard
you work on your swing and how much you practice, until you
correct the flexibility issues within your body it will be very
difficult to correct your swing. So there you have it! The
connection between flexibility and the golf swing is a very
important connection if you are looking to make good shots on
the course.

How do I get it?

We have discussed flexibility and the golf swing. You now have
an understanding about the definition of flexibility, the
importance of flexibility as it relates to the golf swing, and
what happens if you do not have it (flexibility for the golf
swing, that is). Now the final question to answer is: “How to I
get it if I don’t have it!” That is a question to answer in
another article, or take a look at our web site
www.bioforcegolf.com for more answers.


About The Author: Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized
golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA
Tour regularly with 2004 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson. He has
made many of his golf tips, golf instruction and golf swing
improvement techniques available to amateur golfers on the
website http://www.bioforcegolf.com. Check out his manual and
DVD, Your Body & Your Swing,
(http://www.bioforcegolf.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=93
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Some of us may have an idea about what core training entails.
Swing coaches and trainers talk about it in relation to the
swing, but what actually is the core?

When the question is asked, “What is the core?” The most common
answer is, “Your abdominals.” The core can be defined as the
region of the body that incorporates the hips, abdominals,
obliques, and lower back.

The definition of the core indicates that it is an anatomical
region of the body. The top of your chest to your hips is the
easiest way to think about the core region. This part of the
body includes numerous muscles in each of these defined
regions. Think about all those little back muscles that your
doctor speaks about when you are injured. Those muscles are
part of the core. When you see those infomercials for the
“latest and greatest” abdominal machine, those machines are
supposedly going to give you that “six pack.” The muscles of
the “six pack” are part of your core. These two regions of the
body are the easy parts of the core to understand, but what
about the other parts?

The general definition of the core indicates that it
encompasses ALL the muscles between your chest and lower body.
Keeping this definition in mind, what other muscles would be
incorporated in the core region? Probably the easiest way to do
this is to create a mental image of the body and then look at
what muscles are in this region of the body.

The hips are part of the core, and all the muscles in this
region of the body are part of the core. The muscles within the
hips contain the hip flexors, hip extensors, adductor complex,
abductor complex, gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus, gluteus
medius, origin of the hamstrings, and origin of the quads.
Quite a few muscles, wouldn’t you say?

Currently, we have the muscles of the hips, low back, and the
“six pack,” but there are more. We can essentially factor two
more muscle groups into the core region. Probably the most
under recognized muscles in the core region are termed the
“deep stabilizing muscles” of the spine.

The easiest way to think of these muscles is the following:
Think about “peeling away the top layer of your abdominals (the
“six pack”) and the top layer of your lower back muscles.
Underneath these muscles would be another group of muscles that
function to stabilize the spine. The number of muscles in this
region of the body is numerous. The names of a few are:
transverse abdominus, erector spinae, and spinaleus. Again,
these are just a few of the muscles in this region. If we were
to name all of them, it could easily fill this whole page.

We have one final group of muscles that comprise the core
region, and they are on the sides of the body (the place where
we quite often develop those “love handles”). You now know
where these muscles are, and we anatomically describe these
muscles as your obliques. The two major muscles in this region
are the external and internal obliques. In addition, you will
find other muscles within this region such as the serratus.

At this point you should have a good understanding of the core
region, the muscles groups of the core, and the specific
muscles contained within this region. Now we move on to the
functioning of the core in regards to golf.

First question, why are these muscles so important to golf?
Before we answer that question, let’s look at this region of
the body in a little more detail.

A vast number of muscles comprise this region of the body as we
know at this point in time. Some of you probably have some first
hand experience with the muscles of the core. If you have ever
had a lower back injury, you know what I am talking about.

What we need to understand at this point, before entertaining
the question of the core’s involvement in the golf swing, is
the following:

Realize that all of the core muscles function as a unit,
meaning they work together to essentially stabilize and move
the body. The movements that this region of the body is
involved in are vast. Any movement other than probably lying on
your back utilizes the core the cores in some way, shape, or
form. Let me explain this thought. We know that the core region
is involved in stabilizing the spine, right? Well with that
thought in mind, your spine needs to be stabilized in any
upright posture you place your body. For example, as I am
writing this article, I am sitting at my computer. For my body
to maintain this “seated, upright position” my spine must be
stabilized. The muscles of the core region perform this
activity.

When we begin to talk about the body moving is where we can
really see the core becoming active. Just think of some simple
activities like walking, bending over to pick up a newspaper,
etc. All of these activities are utilizing the core to
stabilize the spine, bend, turn, rotate the body, and transfer
energy from your feet to the upper body. (Don’t worry too much
about this thought; it is for another article.) The core is
integrated as a unit and involved in almost every movement that
you perform in your daily lives. I hope by this time you can see
the importance of the core when it comes to human movement. Now
let us move on to a topic of more interest to all of us, and
that is the golf swing.

Looking at the golf swing, the core region of the body is
considered “the engine of the body.” It is responsible for the
balance, stability, and rotation required to swing a golf club.
From address to follow through, this section of the body plays a
large part in the execution of the swing.

If you have an understanding of what muscles comprise the core
region and their importance when it comes to human movement,
then you will undoubtedly see the importance of the core as it
pertains to the golf swing. This little discussion has probably
provided you with the understanding that there is more than
“meets the eye” when discussing the core region.


About The Author: Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized
golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA
Tour regularly with 2005 PGA & 2004 Masters Champion Phil
Mickelson. He has made many of his golf tips, golf instruction
and golf swing improvement techniques available to amateur
golfers on the website http://www.bioforcegolf.com. To contact
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Injuries occur in all athletic events quite frequently, certain
sports more so than others. Golf is no different than any other
sport. The severity of injuries in golf usually are not as
severe as in other sports. The scenario of a 300 lb. defensive
lineman slamming into the side of your knee tearing every
possible ligament structure in the knee will never happen in
the sport of golf. An interesting visual if you combined the
sports of football and golf onto the same playing field, but
inappropriate for this paper.

There are two types of injuries classified by professionals in
the fields of athletic training and sports medicine. The two
types of injuries are: 1) acute and 2) chronic. The above
example of the football player is classified as an acute
injury. An acute injury can be defined as the trauma in the
body occurring immediately after the injury. Refer to the
football player example above for a reminder. (For us older
golfers, remember Joe Theisman of the Redskins and Lawrence
Taylor’s leg breaking tackle? Acute injury.) Relating an acute
injury to golf is a little more difficult. Probably the
easiest, and maybe most the common, acute injury in golf,
occurs while swinging and you hit a rock or something that
creates an injury to your wrist. That would be the best example
in the sport of golf of an acute injury. Overall, acute injuries
tend to be rare in golf because contact by the body with
external forces is rare.

My back is always killing me!

The second type of injury, chronic, is much more prevalent when
it comes to the sport of golf. A chronic injury is one that
occurs over time. Think of it as a “wear and tear” injury.
These are usually the result of the body breaking down over
time. A great sports example outside of golf is when you hear
about a baseball pitcher having tendonitis in the elbow.
Tendonitis is an inflammation of the elbow resulting from the
stresses placed upon it from throwing. Over time the elbow
becomes tired and eventually injured from the number of pitches
thrown. If you are a runner and, after a certain amount of time,
your knees begin to hurt, this is usually a chronic injury. When
we talk about golf, the majority of injuries are chronic. They
tend to be a direct result of the golf swing (just like the
pitcher’s elbow). Usually the chronic injuries in golf show up
in the lower back. If chronic injuries are caught soon enough
in the cycle, rest and proper treatment (i.e. massage,
chiropractic care) will heal them. But if you wait too long the
body is going to “break,” and then you will not be playing any
golf for a long time. This is where the unfortunate situation
of surgery and other invasive procedures are considered.

So a couple of questions we must ask when it comes to chronic
injuries in relation to golf are: how do they occur, and how do
we prevent them? Chronic injuries occur as a result of the body
becoming fatigued and eventually “breaking down.” The muscles,
ligaments, and tendons of your body are required to perform the
activity of swinging a golf club. Over time this activity causes
fatigue within your body. As the body continues to fatigue, or
get tired, the body gets sore. This is the first indicator of a
developing chronic injury. If you continue with the activity
you’re participating in, with soreness in the body, eventually
your body will break down. This “break down” will be in the
form of maybe a pulled muscle, muscle stiffness, tightness, or
some other type of inflammation. All of the above examples are
a result of structures in your body breaking down from fatigue
and overuse. Even if just on one swing you feel “your back go
out,” nine out of ten times it is a chronic injury, and that
last swing was the “piece of straw that broke the camel’s
back.”

How to Prevent Chronic Injuries in Golf

We all know that the golf swing is a repetitive movement,
meaning the body is performing the same activity over and over
again. This creates fatigue in the body over time. And if over
time our body can’t support the number of swings we are taking,
it is eventually going to break down. There are three variables
we have when it comes to the prevention of chronic injuries in
golf. Number one is workloads. Workloads can be defined as the
number of swings that the body takes with a club over a given
period of time. That time frame can be seven days or an entire
tour season. Number two is efficiency of your mechanics. When
we say “efficiency of mechanics” we are talking about how
biomechanically correct your individual swing is. “Why is this
important?” you ask. Let me tell you. I think most of us would
agree that the tour players have very “efficient” swings; their
swings are smooth and look almost effortless. A swing like this
asks less out of the body to perform and requires less effort
from the muscles; hence fatiguing levels in the body are lower.
Some amateur swings look like they take a lot of work to
perform, and in reality they do! These types of swings ask a
lot more out of the body and fatigue it more quickly. The final
variable is what we term “golf strength.” Golf strength is a
measure of the required levels of flexibility, strength,
endurance, balance, and power to successfully support the
mechanics of the swing. Large amounts of golf strength allow
the body to support an efficient swing. Low levels of golf
strength do not provide the support needed for the swing.

Workloads, Swing Mechanics, and Golf Strength

All three of these variables work together to determine if you
are a candidate for a chronic golf injury. Golf strength is
essentially the foundation upon which your swing is built. This
variable indicates how many times you can swing a golf club with
your current mechanics before you come up injured. If you have
high levels of golf strength then regardless of how efficient
of a swing you have, you will be able to play for quite awhile
before you get sore. The flip side can also be said. If you
have low levels of golf strength, regardless of your swing
mechanics, you will come up sore in a shorter amount of time.

Secondly, let us look at swing mechanics. If you are a player
that has a very efficient swing that places very little stress
on the body, you will undoubtedly be able to play many rounds
before your body starts screaming at you. Again, if you have
poor mechanics, it is going to take its toll on your body and
your game.

Finally, we have workloads (i.e. number of swings). The number
of swings one makes must match up with levels of golf strength
and swing mechanics. The golf swing is a “stressor” of the body
and breaks it down over time. If you have an efficient swing,
each swing does less “damage” to the body. If you have a poor
swing, the body has to work harder, thus fatiguing it more
quickly. In addition to this is golf strength. If you have high
levels of golf strength, you can swing the club more (i.e.
workloads) before you get tired. Low levels of golf strength
present the situation of the body’s fatiguing more quickly. “So
what is the magic formula?” you ask. My first suggestion is
twofold: 1) work on your swing to improve the efficiency of it,
and 2) increase your levels of golf strength in order to support
your swing. For the time being, match up your swing and golf
strength levels to determine what workload levels you can get
out of your body.


About The Author: Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized
golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA
Tour regularly with 2005 PGA & 2004 Masters Champion Phil
Mickelson. He has made many of his golf tips, golf instruction
and golf swing improvement techniques available to amateur
golfers on the website http://www.bioforcegolf.com. To contact
Sean, you can email him at support@....
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Caddying for a golfer is not a lot of work, and could be quite
enjoyable, especially if you hook up with a good golfer. Like
the old saying goes. Watch and learn. There are 8 main job
tasks that a caddie must do. We will try and take a look at
them briefly.

Carrying golf clubs

This task could very well be the toughest of the eight,
especially if the golf bag is heavy. Knowledge is not a factor
hears, but carrying them properly is. Try resting the golf bag
on the small of your back, may be the most comfortable
position. Adjust the strap of the bag to accomplish this
position. When you carry a golfer’s clubs, you should hold the
irons steady with your hand. Try to prevent them from clanging
together by placing your wrist at the edge top of the bag and
reaching over them with the palm of your hand.

Placing the golf bag down around greens, fairways, and tee
boxes, should be done gently. By doing this routinely, will
prevent noise of the clubs around golf greens, tee boxes, and
other players. Do not drop clubs.

Washing players golf clubs

This is a fairly simple task, but you have to stay on top of
it. Keep a wet towel with you at all times. You may want to
keep half of it dry, if you want to carry it with you. Make
sure the golfer’s clubs are clean and dry at all times. Do not
hand your golfer a dirty club. Keep a tee in your pocket to
clean the grooves of the clubface and wipe clean with the
towel. Make sure golf clubs are dry and clean before every
hole. When the golfer is finished with the club. Clean them
right away and place in golf bag gently. If you do not put them
back in the bag right away, you may forget them on the ground,
and find out later the golfer may need that particular club.
When you happen to remember leaving one behind. Mention it to
your golfer immediately. He or She will give you instructions
on what to do.


Washing players golf ball

Ask the golfer well in advance, if he or she would like their
golf ball cleaned. Do not wait until the last minute before
their shot. Have other golf balls clean and ready, just in case
they decide to change golf balls. Do not pick up your golfer’s
ball, when on the tee box, fairway, bunker, rough, and green to
clean it. The ball must be cleaned before the tee shot, and
after the ball is marked on the green. The golfer will know the
playing rules. Let them give it to you to clean.

Replace golfer’s divot

Typically you will find divots on fairway shots. That is not
always the case. Sometimes they will have to be replaced on tee
boxes. Wait for all golfers to finish their shot, if they are
behind you. When everyone starts to march out to his or her
next shot. Simply run out and pick up the turf and place back
in divot hole, and pack down with foot. Replace a couple of
divots, if you have time.

Repair ball marks on green

The golfer should do this task. The golfer may ask you to
repair the ball mark, if he or she is lining up their putt.
Simply prop up the grass around the hole with a tee and pack
down with a flat surface, such as a putter or sole of foot.

Tending the flagstick

Wait for the golfer to ask you to either pull the pin, or tend
it. Be nearby to keep play up to speed. Stay off of all
golfers’ lines to the hole, and keep the flag from waving in
the wind if holding the flagstick for the golfer. Also keep
your shadow away from golfers's line. Make sure the flagstick
is pulled when the ball is rolling towards the hole. The golfer
may occur a penalty stroke, if they hit the pin when putting.
The golfer has the option to leave the flagstick in when off
the green. Some golfers like it out. Wait for instructions when
another player is off the green. Try to stand still when a
golfer is putting. After all golfers are finished putting,
replace the flagstick and check for golf clubs left behind.

Club selection advice

This particular task is for the experienced caddie, and or
caddie that has been with the same golfer for a while. Try to
memorize the distance of your golfer’s shots and what club he
or she used. They may ask you for advice on what club to use on
any given hole. You may surprise them with your choice of clubs.
Let’s hope it’s a good surprise. If your not sure, do not guess.
Just remember. It’s only advice. When your not sure of the
distance and club selection, encourage them on making the right
decision.

Keep sight of golfer’s ball

When your golfer and other golfers are taking a golf shot,
always watch where the ball lands. Always keep a marker, like a
bush or particular size tree when it lands. This particular task
is very important. Your responsibility is for the golfer you are
caddying for. Try to look out for other players as well. This
could be the single most important task. No golfer wants to
lose a golf ball. When you can always find the golf ball, the
golfer will almost always want you to caddie for them again.


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Caddying for a golfer is not a lot of work, and could be quite
enjoyable, especially if you hook up with a good golfer. Like
the old saying goes. Watch and learn. There are 8 main job
tasks that a caddie must do. We will try and take a look at
them briefly.

Carrying golf clubs

This task could very well be the toughest of the eight,
especially if the golf bag is heavy. Knowledge is not a factor
here, but carrying them properly is. Try resting the golf bag
on the small of your back, may be the most comfortable
position. Adjust the strap of the bag to accomplish this
position. When you carry a golfer’s clubs, you should hold the
irons steady with your hand. Try to prevent them from clanging
together by placing your wrist at the edge top of the bag and
reaching over them with the palm of your hand.

Placing the golf bag down around greens, fairways, and tee
boxes, should be done gently. By doing this routinely, will
prevent noise of the clubs around golf greens, tee boxes, and
other players. Do not drop clubs.

Washing players golf clubs

This is a fairly simple task, but you have to stay on top of
it. Keep a wet towel with you at all times. You may want to
keep half of it dry, if you want to carry it with you. Make
sure the golfer’s clubs are clean and dry at all times. Do not
hand your golfer a dirty club. Keep a tee in your pocket to
clean the grooves of the clubface and wipe clean with the
towel. Make sure golf clubs are dry and clean before every
hole. When the golfer is finished with the club. Clean them
right away and place in golf bag gently. If you do not put them
back in the bag right away, you may forget them on the ground,
and find out later the golfer may need that particular club.
When you happen to remember leaving one behind. Mention it to
your golfer immediately. He or She will give you instructions
on what to do.


Washing players golf ball

Ask the golfer well in advance, if he or she would like their
golf ball cleaned. Do not wait until the last minute before
their shot. Have other golf balls clean and ready, just in case
they decide to change golf balls. Do not pick up your golfer’s
ball, when on the tee box, fairway, bunker, rough, and green to
clean it. The ball must be cleaned before the tee shot, and
after the ball is marked on the green. The golfer will know the
playing rules. Let them give it to you to clean.

Replace golfer’s divot

Typically you will find divots on fairway shots. That is not
always the case. Sometimes they will have to be replaced on tee
boxes. Wait for all golfers to finish their shot, if they are
behind you. When everyone starts to march out to his or her
next shot. Simply run out and pick up the turf and place back
in divot hole, and pack down with foot. Replace a couple of
divots, if you have time.

Repair ball marks on green

The golfer should do this task. The golfer may ask you to
repair the ball mark, if he or she is lining up their putt.
Simply prop up the grass around the hole with a tee and pack
down with a flat surface, such as a putter or sole of foot.

Tending the flagstick

Wait for the golfer to ask you to either pull the pin, or tend
it. Be nearby to keep play up to speed. Stay off of all
golfers’ lines to the hole, and keep the flag from waving in
the wind if holding the flagstick for the golfer. Also keep
your shadow away from golfers's line. Make sure the flagstick
is pulled when the ball is rolling towards the hole. The golfer
may occur a penalty stroke, if they hit the pin when putting.
The golfer has the option to leave the flagstick in when off
the green. Some golfers like it out. Wait for instructions when
another player is off the green. Try to stand still when a
golfer is putting. After all golfers are finished putting,
replace the flagstick and check for golf clubs left behind.

Club selection advice

This particular task is for the experienced caddie, and or
caddie that has been with the same golfer for a while. Try to
memorize the distance of your golfer’s shots and what club he
or she used. They may ask you for advice on what club to use on
any given hole. You may surprise them with your choice of clubs.
Let’s hope it’s a good surprise. If your not sure, do not guess.
Just remember. It’s only advice. When your not sure of the
distance and club selection, encourage them on making the right
decision.

Keep sight of golfer’s ball

When your golfer and other golfers are taking a golf shot,
always watch where the ball lands. Always keep a marker, like a
bush or particular size tree when it lands. This particular task
is very important. Your responsibility is for the golfer you are
caddying for. Try to look out for other players as well. This
could be the single most important task. No golfer wants to
lose a golf ball. When you can always find the golf ball, the
golfer will almost always want you to caddie for them again.


About The Author: Learned to play the game of golf as a caddie.
You can find a tee time at http://www.golfanchor.net
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I think we have all been there. You are staring down a long par
4 from the tee box. The fairway is lined with trees on both
sides. The landing area is “tight” and hitting 3 wood or iron
is not an option, the hole is too long.

You pull out driver and tee up the ball, knowing to win the
skin with your buddy you have to land this tee shot in the
fairway. You take a few practice swings, address the ball, look
down the fairway (it looks a little tighter than before), begin
your backswing, and bang!

Your body tightens up. You hold onto the club and hook it into
the tress. You think to yourself that bogey will now be a good
score. You are upset at yourself and watch as your playing
partner swings a smooth driver that lands the ball on the left
side of the fairway.

You begin to grudgingly walk towards your ball, hoping you will
find it, saying a few things under your breath, and questioning
your swing mechanics.

What just happened? A situation that most of us have
encountered at some time in our golfing career. We take some
smooth practice swings, but when the ball is before us and we
have to execute the shot we “tighten up” and hit a chunky,
thin, or fat shot. We have allowed tension to seep into our
golf swing. We all know that the swing is a free-flowing
movement that requires your body to be loose.

Dean Reinmuth, one of Golf Digest’s top instructors, speaks
extensively about this term in his book. He discusses how a
swing needs to be free and flowing. This allows for the club to
travel on the correct swing path and develop club head speed.
Muscle tension will impede and ruin your swing.

If your muscles are tight, how will you be able to swing a club
in a free-flowing manner? You will not be able to do so. If you
are gripping the club with a Hulk Hogan “sleeper hold,” how are
you going to swing the club freely? You can’t. If you are unable
to “feel” the club head, how are you going to swing the club
freely? Again, the answer is you will be unable to do so.

If you have your doubts, give it a try. Head out to the range,
purchase a bucket of balls and go at it! Warm up with a few
wedges and then grab your 7-iron. Hit a few half shots and
let’s begin the experiment. First off, take the club and grip
it as hard as you can. Now, attempt to hit the ball. What
happened? I am guessing not a good outcome. One more time with
our experiment, grab the 7-iron and address the ball. Now, when
hitting the ball your thought should be: “I am going to hit this
ball as hard as I possibly can.” Go ahead, try to hit the ball.
What happened? Again, I am guessing the outcome was not good.
What happened in both of these situations? You developed
“tension” in your swing, and it impeded your hitting the ball
solidly.

Next question: how do you develop a smooth, free-flowing swing
that is tension-free? Quite a few aspects are part of this
equation. Developing proper swing mechanics is part of the
answer. The swing is an intricate movement that is the
“blending” of a series of movements into one free-flowing
movement. In order to develop a “tension-free swing” you must
develop your swing. This is a process that takes time, proper
instruction, and practice.

Additionally, you must develop the proper mental confidence in
your game. The example in the beginning of this article is a
prime example. If you are not mentally confident in your swing,
what do you think is going to happen on the tee box? Your body
reacts to your mind and “tightens up,” resulting in a poor
swing.

How do you develop the mental side of the game? This is again
done through the development of your swing, practice, and
playing. As your game develops, confidence in your swing will
develop. It is a give and take, so to speak. As your golf swing
improves, so will the mental aspect of your game.

Finally, we must discuss the body. Yes, the body has an effect
on a “tension-free” swing as well. Follow the logic, for
muscles to be loose and free-flowing, they must be flexible.
Being “tight” and not flexible puts you in a state of tension
even before you get to the first tee! If you do not believe me,
go to the gym and do 10 sets of heavy bench presses and then go
to the range. See how well or poorly you hit that bucket of
balls!

If your body is not flexible, you will not be able to perform
the free-flowing movements of the swing. The body needs to be
flexible for a tension-free swing. If you are inflexible, the
ability to even develop your swing mechanics to a point where
they are free-flowing will be impossible.

Bottom line is you need to develop your flexibility around your
swing.

How do you go about doing this? The implementation of
golf-specific flexibility exercises into a training program
will do the trick.

The swing and the mind work together to develop a tension-free
swing. You cannot develop one without the other. A
comprehensive approach is required when developing a
tension-free swing. Working only on your swing mechanics will
not work if your body is inflexible. Doing only flexibility
exercises will not do the trick if your swing mechanics are
incorrect. And focusing only on the mental side of the game
will not work if your swing is a mess, and your body is as
well.

A tension-free swing allows for great shots from all over the
course. Developing this type of swing takes time and effort.
You must train the body, the swing, and the mind. This is the
ticket to your “tension-free swing”.


About The Author: Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized
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Mickelson. He has made many of his golf tips, golf instruction
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The National Football League or the NFL is the biggest
professional football league in the United States. The NFL has
thirty-two teams that are based in a variety of cities across
the country. Originally known as the American Professional
Football Association when it was formed in 1920, the
Association assumed the name “National Football League” in
1922.

At first, the most popular way people enjoyed their football
was by watching their favorite college team play but the focus
of the country changed in 1958. That NFL game went into
overtime and captured a number of new fans who found that they
enjoyed the professional football league just as much as if not
more than their college football teams. Due to the rising
popularity of professional football, the NFL merged with the
American Football League in the 1960’s to form what is now the
National Football League.

Over the years, some friendly and some not-so-friendly
rivalries have come about due to a number of circumstances.
These rivalries can be categorized into three separate groups.
The first is the ‘intradivisional’, which is a rivalry between
teams in the same NFL division. The second is interdivisional,
which is a rivalry between teams in the different divisions but
in the same conference. The third is the ‘interconference’,
which is a rivalry between teams in different conferences. Many
times fans will hear sportscasters refer to team rivalries as
“divisional rivals”, “division rival” or “conference rival”
instead of including the appropriate prefix.

For example, in the AFC North, there is a rivalry between the
Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns based on the when the
team’s owner, Art Modell, moved the Cleveland Browns franchise
to Baltimore. Fortunately for Cleveland Browns fans, the “Dawg
Pound” and its colors remained in Cleveland. The Cleveland
Browns were reactivated as a NFL team in 1999. The “Dawg Pound”
fans waited for their revenge and got a taste in 2001 when the
Browns won against the Ravens after only four games.

Another famous rivalry began in the AFC East when the Buffalo
Bills owner, Ralph Wilson, wasn’t allowed to base an AFL team
in Miami and went on to establish the Buffalo Bills as a
charter member of the AFL. The Buffalo Bills and the Miami
Dolphins have maintained a rivalry based on this history since
1967. This particular rivalry has had a number of key moments
that continued to fuel their contention over the years
including playing against each other in the ultimate game of
the football season- the Super Bowl.


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Probably the question that first comes to your mind when you
read this title is: what is S.A.I.D. and how does it help my
golf game? The reality is that S.A.I.D. is very connected to
your golf swing and is a very important principle if you want
to hit the ball farther and lower your scores.

Before introducing S.A.I.D. let us discuss improvement in the
game of golf. Improving your golf game requires developing
several disciplines. Generally speaking you must develop proper
swing mechanics, practice every aspect of the game (putting,
short game, chipping, pitching, short irons, long irons,
fairway woods, and driver), develop your course management
skills, play practice rounds, create understanding for the
nuances of the game, develop confidence, and finally develop
your body.

Understand that the entire list of golf disciplines works as a
unit to improve your golf game. No one facet can be eliminated
from this list without having an effect on your overall
improvement. For example, if I were never to practice putting,
how well would I play? I may play great from tee to green, but
when it comes to putting, look for my scores to go through the
roof.

The last discipline mentioned was your body. Quite often this
is the forgotten aspect of improving your golf game, but it is
equally important. Let me ask you a question. What swings your
driver? Some answers may be your swing. In reality, your body
swings the club. Yes, your body swings the club, not the other
way around. Developing your body in relation to the swing
allows for a foundation to be created. This foundation is where
you are able to develop the proper mechanics of the swing.

If your body does not have the needed flexibility, balance,
coordination, or power to swing a club, how well are you going
to swing a driver? Not very well. If your body is weak and
inflexible developing an optimal swing will be next to
impossible.

The development of the body in relation to the swing is where
S.A.I.D. comes into play. S.A.I.D. refers to the principle of
“specific adaptation to imposed demands.” This principle states
that the body will adapt to the demands of the training stimulus
but will not adapt beyond the scope of that training stimulus
(NSCA Strength and Conditioning Journal, pg. 18, August, 2005).


Did I loose you in that last paragraph?

Let me explain. This principle pertains to developing the
body’s level of fitness in relation to any sport or activity.
For example, if I were to perform a bicep curl with a 25-pound
dumbbell 15 times the curl could be difficult in the beginning,
but over time it would get easier and eventually I could crank
out 15 repetitions with no problem. This is a result of my body
adapting (muscles getting stronger) to the resistance placed on
my body by the dumbbell.

Now here is the kicker, if I continued to only lift a 25-pound
dumbbell over the period of a year what do you think would
happen? I like to use the phrase “diminishing returns” to
explain this situation. Once the body adapts to a resistance,
the body plateaus and does not get stronger. At this point it
can even get weaker!

Now how does this pertain to golf? Think about it for a moment.
Greater distance off the tee is always a desire of every amateur
playing the sport. Amateurs go to great length to hit the ball
20, 10, or even 5 yards farther. They will buy new drivers, new
golf balls, new anything! Now if an amateur’s clubhead speed is
somewhere around 85 mph, how is that clubhead speed going to
improve with a new driver or new ball? The answer is it will
not.

Hypothetically, let’s assume you have fairly efficient swing
mechanics. How are you going to increase your clubhead speed?
(Remember clubhead speed stays the same even if you buy a new
driver.) Someway or somehow you are going to have to generate
greater clubhead speed.

Increasing the efficiency with which you swing the club is one
way. But the efficiency with which you swing a club has an end
point, and once that end point is reached it won’t go any
farther. What is the other way by which you can increase your
clubhead speed? Implementing a golf fitness program into your
routine can help.

A golf fitness program will develop the “foundation” to improve
your swing mechanics. This type of program will develop your
flexibility, balance, coordination, strength, and endurance
capacities to improve your swing.

Additionally, it can develop greater clubhead speed. Clubhead
speed is a result of power development. Power development is
contingent upon your swing mechanics and body. Improving the
power outputs of your body will enhance your clubhead speed.
And greater clubhead speed equates to greater distance on your
drives.

If you have never developed a level of golf fitness, your body
is set at a certain level of power-generating capabilities.
Until you force the body to increase its power-generating
capabilities through the S.A.I.D. principle, your club head
speed will stay the same. A golf fitness program will place
resistance on your body forcing it to adapt and improve its
power capabilities. The end result will be greater clubhead
speed, and that can equate to longer drives.

Looking for a golf-specific fitness program to improve your
clubhead speed? Look no further than my manual Your Body & Your
Swing. This program is filled with golf-specific flexibility,
balance, strength, endurance, and power exercises to enhance
your golf swing. My program implements the S.A.I.D. principle
with the goal of improving your scores and your driving
distances.


About The Author: Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized
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Tour regularly with 2005 PGA & 2004 Masters Champion Phil
Mickelson. He has made many of his golf tips, golf instruction
and golf swing improvement techniques available to amateur
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Another beautiful day, out on the golf course, and I’m feeling
like a million bucks wearing my bright yellow golf shirt, and
the girl I want to meet, is just a golf hole ahead of me.

There she goes, off the tee box. Right down the middle of the
fairway on number 2 hole. The last time I was out here, she
faded it right into the bunker, just next to my favorite ball
placement. I missed my golden opportunity to meet her at that
time. I pull hooked the ball on the opposite side of the
fairway.

Maybe we’ll meet a couple holes down. She has to come back down
number 3, and I should be teeing off number 2-tee box at the
same time. Maybe I’ll impress her with a beautiful drive,
straight and long down the fairway. Worst-case scenario will be
another long hook out into her fairway this time. I wonder if
she’ll stop and watch me fly the trees, hitting back to the
green?

Here we go. I see that her drive on number 3 landed left side
of the fairway. I better tee this puppy up and let it fly. If
I’m going to impress her, now is the time. With this bright
yellow golf shirt on, there is no way that she will not notice
me. I’m sure I’ll stand out. This is my golden opportunity.

Great golf shot happening here! It is flying way out of sight!
I see her looking over as the ball lands and rolls. Wow! I
think I did it! All I have to do is proudly walk down the
middle of the fairway. I feel like a pro with this yellow golf
shirt on, taking the turn at the Masters. Now all I have to do
is keep a straight face, as if it’s routine, and walk down the
left side of the middle. That would bring me a little closer,
without having to yell, to say hi. I better figure out quickly
what to say, just in case she compliments me on a nice golf
shot.

Oh great! I hit it so far. The foursome ahead of me is yelling
and waving. I completely forgot to wait until they were out of
reach. How embarrassing is this going to be? I am the only
golfer in my group out on the fairway. All my golf buddies are
on the other side of the fairway. How do you try to impress
someone with a great golf shot, only to find out, the shot
almost hit someone? This is not good. What’s even worse? I
think her parents are walking my way. Great! Let’s meet the
parents!

Perfect timing! My buddies need a hand on the other side of the
fairway to look for a lost ball! It’s a good thing I carry an
extra shirt, just in case it rains. I think I should change
this bright yellow golf shirt on the opposite side of the
fairway. First impression is going to have to wait.


About The Author: Learned to play golf as a caddie. You can
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If you want to improve your golf game nothing will get you on
the right track more quickly than well formulated Mind-Movies.
The good news is that you can at last get a really first class
guideline on how to develop effective Mind-Movies.

A great deal is written about visualization in sport. A lot of
it seems to center around the idea that what the sports person
should do is visualize the result they wish to attain.

I do NOT agree with this.

I agree that it is a good idea to have objectives and targets
and to visualize those objectives, but that it NOT the most
powerful way to use visualization in sport, or indeed in any
other area of your life.

In any aspect of our lives objectives only serve as a
destination for your efforts. So it helps to visualize your
golf ball nestling near the hole. But what gets you to that
destination is the effort that you make and the quality of that
effort. It is the quality of your golf swing that gets your ball
next to the hole.

The real power of visualization is in its ability to guide your
effort. Good visualization provides a guide line or template for
the body movements necessary to a good golf swing.

Once you know what you’re doing you can create and produce a
Mind-Movie of your golf swing in a matter of minutes. And you
can make that swing as powerful, accurate and elegant as you
want.

The other great beauty of visualization is that it gives you
the ability to constantly hone and improve the Mind-Movie which
is guiding your body and thus your swing. So you can get better
and better as you rehearse your swing more and more in your
mind.

And, because no-one else knows that you're working on your golf
swing, you can practice in your mind anywhere you like and as
often as you like. The new Golf Mind-Movies Power Pack
recommends that you practice visualizing your golf swing as
often as you can.

The trick is to learn how to write, direct and produce a good
Mind-Movie which will guide your swing so that it becomes a
powerful, reliable method of propelling your golf ball
accurately to any target you choose.

Whether you are new to golf or an old hand The Golf Mind-Movies
Power Pack will almost certainly improve your game in next to no
time.

The fact that the beta trial version of The Golf Mind-Movies
Power Pack sold out in just 19 hours bears strong testimony to
the revolutionary effect that Mind-Movies are having on the
games of many golfers. Go here to get more information:
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Are you an individual who is suffering from a lower back
injury?

Is your lower back stiff and sore when you get out of bed in
the morning? Or, heaven forbid, are you one of many individuals
that has undergone back surgery?

Probably everyone reading this article has experienced a lower
back problem at some time or another in their lives. They are
no fun, can be very debilitating, and when it comes to golf,
they certainly won’t help lower your handicap or drive the ball
300 yards.

I would like to share with you an e-mail question that I
received from my website www.bioforcegolf.com. Our BioForce
Golf family member stated: “I am a ‘mature’ individual and
suffering from lower back disc problems. They are not to the
point that requires surgery, but they do limit my ability to
play golf.” His e-mail continued to describe his lower back
issues and ended with a question: “Would someone like me
benefit from your lower back exercises, or would they
exacerbate the problem?”

Before answering this gentleman’s question, let me give you a
little background information. BioForce Golf has a golf fitness
manual available titled Your Body & Your Swing. In this manual,
there are many exercises to assist in improving your golf game.


Two stated goals exist for the exercises in this program;
number one is injury prevention, and number two is performance
improvement. Fairly self-explanatory in terms of their stated
goals. Realize even the slightest injury will hurt your golf
performance significantly.

I replied to this e-mail with a resounding “yes.”

The exercises in our program will help you with this type of
low back disc problem.

Let me explain how exercises for the lower back can assist you.


The lower back is comprised of countless muscles, skeletal
structures, and fibrous structures. The fibrous structures are
in the form of discs and other types of cartilage. Injuries to
the body have what I call a “three tier effect.” If the body is
overstressed by any activity like swinging a golf club, lifting
heavy boxes, or even typing on a computer, the overload on the
body (amount of work performed by the body) will affect the
muscular system first. This can be in the form of muscle
soreness, tightness, or a slight pull. If I lift too many heavy
boxes or swing a club too many times, my muscles are the “first
line of defense” to injury.

If I continue to perform this high workload level and ignore
what my muscles are telling me, my second line of defense kicks
in.

The “second line of defense” is my cartilage and ligament
structures (i.e. discs in the lower back).

How do you know if you are suffering from a second tier
problem?

Indicators are inflammation, tears, or bulging of a lower back
disc. Usually this is when folks go to a doctor. If you are
reading this and this paragraph hits a chord, I strongly
suggest seeking counsel of a physician.

Finally, if the workloads still continue at a high level,
without any intervention, the skeletal structure will be
affected. This can be in the formation of bone spurs or stress
fractures.

An example of such a situation is the formation of bone spurs
commonly found in a pitcher’s elbow or the degeneration of
lower back structures in a golfer.

To stop this injury cycle, or help in the rehabilitation of a
current problem, I strongly suggested you first seek
professional medical attention. This will assist in the
diagnosis and proper treatment of the injury.

Exercises can help rehab a golfer in such situations if
implemented correctly and under supervision of a qualified
individual.

The best way to prevent an injury is to Prehab. Prehab
exercises, as they are often called, develop high levels of
muscular strength and endurance to “handle” the workloads
placed upon the body. This can assist in preventing an injury
that begins the cycle described above.

Now, if you are a golfer that is already “walking down the
path” of a debilitating injury, our goal is to help you reverse
the cycle.

Again, seek professional medical attention and be under
supervision throughout the process if you have suffered a
problem. If you are starting a new golf fitness program to help
with your prehab, seek professional guidance to help minimize
the risk of injury.

The cycle can be reversed by unloading the skeletal and
ligament structures and placing the loads upon the muscular
structure. Let me explain using the example from above.

For example, if a person is in a situation where his muscular
structures are “overloaded” and his discs are taking the brunt
of the work, every time he swings a club, bends over to line up
his putt, or picks up his ball, the discs are screaming “ouch!”
My goal, if I were his trainer, would be to start a series of
exercises that would strengthen the muscles of the lower back,
resulting in the stresses being taken away from the discs. Once
the muscles are strong and have high levels of endurance, they
can handle the “workloads” placed upon the body during golf or
any activity!

Over time, the exercises would alleviate the stress on the
discs, get this individual out of “pain,” and restore them to a
higher level of activity.

In a nutshell, to prevent injury you must develop the muscular
strength and endurance to handle the workloads placed upon your
body everyday. If you are an avid golfer then I would strongly
suggest starting a golf-specific fitness program. This will
help you to prevent an injury resulting from the stresses
placed upon your body during repetitive golf swings.

Secondarily, a golf-specific fitness program will help you
dramatically improve your performance on the course.

Sean Cochran


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Mickelson. He has made many of his golf tips, golf instruction
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Golf Carts -- An Amazingly Diversified Niche Industry

Golfers out for a Sunday afternoon game just take them for
granted on the golf course, and never think about their origin.
I am talking about golf carts, those miniature vehicles dotting
each golf course. Even so, golf cart production is a
multi-million dollar industry and different systems abound.
Golf carts are manufactured as miniature cars, and golf-cart
corporations provide leasing and financing choices just as the
huge car corporations do.

Golf originates from a medieval game played on the coast of
Scotland in the 15th century. Golfers would hit a pebble
instead of a manufactured ball around the sand dunes employing
a stick or wide club. As time passed, stones were exchanged for
man-made balls, the earliest of which were thin leather bags
stuffed with feathers. The gutta-percha ball wasn't invented
until 1848 and might be hit the maximum distance of 225 yards.
In 1899 rubber balls were invented that may reach distances of
430 yards if hit by a professional. Golf sticks evolved into
carefully weighted golf clubs, and in the 1880's the use of
golf club bags became fashionable. The caddie, a servant who
carted all the player's gear aound the golf course, had his
burden lessened in the early 1950's by the introduction of the
golf cart.

The 1st golf cart manufacturers were E-Z-Go, Pargo, Harley
Davidson and Cushman. The cost was astoundingly high for this
era, $1200, however as even more manufacturers entered the
field it dropped to $600, still a steep price for this era in
inflationary terms. Fifty years later, E-Z-Go is still
producing golf carts today. There are 100s of golf cart
manufacturers listed online, and virtually all of these
corporations specialize solely in these vehicles, and don't
produce any larger cars.

The 1st golf carts were gas-powered, however recently the
market has shifted to even more battery-powered systems. Golf
carts can be customized just like cars, and lift kits and ATV
wheels are sold to golfers who wish to express their
individuality out on the course. There are corporations which
specialize in creating entire custom golf cars, or even
miniaturized versions of full sized cars, like the Humdinger
(Humvee), mini Jeep, Rolls-Royce, Cadillac or even
Mercedes-Benz.

Golf carts come in three forms: manual push/pull carts,
electric motorized carts, and electric or even gas golf cars
that hold passengers as well as gear. Push/pull carts have two
to three wheels and a vertical support to hold a golf bag. They
are basically just a manual dollies with clips and holders
especially adapted for golf gear, and sell for $50 to $100.
Moving higher in sophistication, motorized golf caddies cost
about $500 all the way to $1000. Golf carts, which resemble
dune buggies in size, begin at about $1800 for a small basic
model.

Ebay has a massive choice of both new and utilized golf carts
at low prices however service can be a problem with the smaller
vendors. Check if the vendor has a physical store as well and is
not just a reseller of a larger firm. Warranty service can be
affected by this.

Manufacturers are also expanding their sales by renaming carts
"Electric Utility Vehicles" and suggesting alternate utilizes
for them, like hauling lawn equipment and travelling around
rural properties.


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How many of you have gone to the local pro shop or golf store,
bought the latest and greatest club, and found that it did not
help your scores at all?

I imagine all of us can say yes to this question at some point
in our golfing careers. The reality of this situation is that
new clubs will not necessarily improve your game. Don’t get me
wrong! I enjoy getting new clubs just like you. I get all
excited when I get a new driver, putter, or even golf balls and
cannot wait to head to the range to hit them.

What if I told you that there was a simple solution to improve
your game? Some of you may be telling me; “yeah right,
whatever, heard it before, and it is not true”.

Well, I am here to tell you there is a way to improve your golf
game.

It is not a secret; it is not some new fangled training aide,
or ancient golfing philosophy. I like to reference it as P.P.T.
and this stands for PROPER PRACTICE TIME. Yes, the only way to
improve your golf game is practice! And proper practice is even
more important.

How many times do you go to the range and see someone purchase
a jumbo bucket of balls and without warming up, pull out driver
and start smacking balls all over the range. How well is this
going to improve your game? I am sure most of you would agree
to the notion; “not very well”.

This is simply improper practice, and to truly get better at
this game you must practice properly. What do I mean by proper
practice? Well, let me tell you.

If you have ever heard Dave Pelz speak on the Golf Channel, he
often discusses statistics in relation to successful shot
making. This describes the percentage of probability that a
shot can be hit successfully.

For example, if you are staring down a fairway 20 yards wide,
and pull out driver. What is the probability of this shot being
successful? Probably quite low for any golfer, and given what
Pelz discusses, it is best to stick with shots that have the
greatest probability of being successful. In the example above,
I would guess a 3-wood, 5-wood, or 3-iron has a higher
probability of success.

Additionally, Pelz also discusses the statistical breakdown of
shots made in a typical round of golf. For example, more shots
are made within 100 yards to the hole than are off the tee box.
I would also guess that more putts are made in a round than tee
shots. Given this statistical breakdown of shots during a
round, Pelz suggests that your practice time mimic the
requirements of a round of golf.

This is where the notion of PROPER PRACTICE TIME comes into
play. Knowing such statistics and abiding by the idea of
practicing the shots most commonly made during a round, what
would you suggest to be the breakdown of your practice time?

I think we can easily state that time on the practice range
should be set up with most attention spent on putting and your
short game. Putting and short game (100 yards to the hole) is
where the majority of shots on a course are made, so why not
spend more practice time on this part of the game? Most of us
would probably agree and speaking with most any swing coach,
they will say that more strokes are saved on and around the
green then off the tee box.

But what do many of us do with our practice time? We spend
maybe 5 minutes on the practice green, after hitting driver for
25 minutes, and maybe we will chip a couple at the end of our
practice session. Knowing what you know, how beneficial will
this type of practice routine help in the overall improvement
of your golf game? Not very well at all.

If you follow the advice of Dave Pelz, and watch how touring
pros practice. You will probably shift gears and practice
putting, short game, sand game, and other facets of the game in
a descending order.

Think about it and ask yourself how shots would you of saved in
your last round if you were a better putter, short game, or sand
player? I am guessing at least one or two. One or two shots a
round can be the difference between an 88 and 90, or an 81 and
79. Much different scores if you ask me. Don’t forget about
your handicap and what 2 strokes saved a round can do to that
number.


About The Author: Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized
golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA
Tour regularly with 2005 PGA & 2004 Masters Champion Phil
Mickelson. He has made many of his golf tips, golf instruction
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About Golfing Zen: This is the first in a continuing series of
short essays dealing with the application of Eastern spiritual
philosophy to your golf game. (The title says “Zen,” but this
discussion will apply equally to the other Eastern disciplines:
Buddhism, Taoism, etc.)

The superficial intent (or benefit) is that, as you apply these
ideas, your golf and your enjoyment of the game will grow.
However, the underlying motive is, as you are able to see gains
on the course, you’ll be moved to alter your approach to life as
well.

Today’s Topic: ‘West’ versus ‘East’

Before we can dig into the details, we need to start with an
over-view of how Eastern and Western thought differs, in the
most fundamental of ways.

We Westerners are trained from birth to use our logical,
analytical, conscious mind — our ‘three pounds of meat.’ From
our earliest age we learn to name, to sort out, to categorize.
We may not grow up to be scientists, but we learn to think
according to the scientific method, and we worship at the feet
of the great thinkers: Einstein; Newton; Steven Hawkings. In a
very fundamental way, we learn to distinguish — to separate out
—ourselves, our people, our places and things, and our beliefs…
from everything else that is ‘out there.’

Eastern thought is the polar opposite. They attempt to quiet
their active chattering mind, so that their inner subconscious
can emerge. Through that practice, they come to see and believe
in an underlying (and conscious) universal Whole, of which they
are only a part. From that different perspective, life changes
in very fundamental ways. One small example: The only logical
approach to conducting my life is to focus on optimizing the
whole of things. Since I’m not separate from the whole, if
there is really only one person in the room, then how can I
ever capture things for myself, at the expense of others?

How does this apply to golf?

The Western idea is that golf is a competition, both with the
opponent and also with one’s self. The basic idea is to win, to
defeat that other guy. As such, we practice, we study, we try
(hard). At a very deep level, we play to re-enforce our ego,
our sense of worth, to others and — most importantly — to
ourselves. If we don’t play well, then we aren’t worth much.

Here again, the Eastern idea is the polar opposite. Winning and
losing doesn’t make any sense (if there is only one person in
the room) and the Easterner knows that he can’t force anything
to happen through his own will. He knows that everything
happens through the Whole, and so his approach to golf is to
use it as a means of connecting with the Whole, to let the
Whole move the ball through him. He allows his golf to happen,
he doesn’t demand that it happen.

Next Time: You can’t aim, if you don’t have a target.


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How to choose your road bike, different level of riders.

How to chose your road bike? Well the first question is how
much do you want to spend and how much cycling will you do? The
answer to the first question is a difficult one, many people
when they are younger they want to ride there bike all day and
what to be the next winner of the Tour de France, but they can
not afford to spend much on there bike. If they get fit and win
some races and get in a good team they will be given a top class
bike, but what usually happens is they have to give up and work,
have a family etc. When they are older and have more money they
can afford the bike of there dreams. As to how much cycling you
do, that depends on whether you can justify having the best bike
around and only doing a short ride on Sunday morning. Remember
you get what you
pay for.

Basic Level Bikes.

If you go to the larger sports stores or bike shops they will
have complete bikes for sale, probably a alloy frame with
Shimano Tiagra or Campagnolo Mirage or a mixture of cheaper
components, this bike will be built to a price, will ride
fairly well, wont be very light and is a good place to start.
To get some thing better, start with a nice alloy frame and if
you can afford it, carbon forks, then with what money you have
left chose your group-set of either Shimano or Campagnolo and
then you can pick your saddle, handlebars, wheel rims and
tires, this is all fun, but if you are working to a budget, it
can be tricky.

Mid Level, Touring and Possibly Racing.

In this range of bikes you can buy them as a complete cycle, in
the cycle shop, sports store or even in the specialist magazines
or on the web. It is more fun to choose the components for your
frame and how much you want to spend. At this level you would
probably be looking at Shimano 105 or Campagnolo Centaur road
bike parts and you could possibly buy some built up wheels from
Shimano, Campagnolo or Mavic, but first start with the frame,
there are many frames out there to choose from, get on the net
and look for what you want, it will probably be alloy again,
with carbon forks. Alloy seat pin, handle bars and stem and a
comfortable saddle.

Top Level Bike For Racing and Pleasure.

Now it gets more difficult, your components would be Campagnolo
Chorus or Shimano Ultegra, unless you can afford the top
components of both manufacturers. Wheels again would be
possibly Mavic, Shimano or Campagnolo, deep carbon rims look
Great and have a wonderful ride, but will probably be too
expensive, best if you stick to alloy rims for high pressure
tires as tubulars, even though they ride wonderfully, will be
expensive and a lot of trouble. Handle bars, stem and seat pin
could be alloy or carbon, if you have the money. The frame is
the heart of your bike and you will want a good one, at this
price range alloy is going to be the first choice with carbon
forks and possibly a carbon rear triangle. If you look around
you might manage to find an all carbon frame at this price,
Giant make a very well priced carbon frame in a compact,
sloping design, there are others but you will have to spend a
lot more money.

The Top of The Shopping List.

When’re looking at a lot of money here if you want to buy a
professional road bike. The frame will be all carbon or
titanium with carbon forks and maybe a carbon rear triangle or
alloy main tubes with carbon front or rear end. The nicest ones
on the market at the moment, in my opinion, are Colnago, De
Rosa, Pinarello, Battaglin, Time, Scott, Cervelo and many more,
all are available in different colours, geometries and sizes,
check out there web sites for information and try to make your
choice, it’s a difficult job. This is a professional road bike
so it will have to have the best components, Shimano Dura.Ace
or Campagnolo Record are your only choice at this level. Same
with the wheels, Dura-Ace or Campagnolo Bora, these can be for
high pressure clincher tires or tubulars, tubulars are more
trouble but do ride well, but clincher tires are very nearly as
nice and much more practical. Handle bars, stem and seat pin
will be carbon and your saddle will have a carbon base with a
leather cover and sometimes with gel for a little extra
comfort.

The Best Bike You Can Afford.

You do only get what you pay for, so get the best bike you can
afford, look around the magazines and the web sites and don’t
forget your local bike shop until you get that little jewel,
but be careful not to make your partner jealous!


About The Author: The writer John Ewing used to publish
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In real estate, it’s location, location and location.

In golf, it’s all about rotation. More power requires better
rotation. To keep your body healthier, it’s about better
rotation. For consistency, you’d better be able to rotate.

The body rotates around a spine angle that should be fixed or
stable, keeping your club on the proper swing path. Are you
able to do this with your swing?

This may be the idea that separates the high handicapper and
low handicapper: the ability to rotate your body, keeping the
club on a consistent swing plane.

Admittedly, some of the pros like Jim Furyk make some
interesting movements in the swing, but if you dissect it a
little further, you will notice they keep the club in a certain
slot on the backswing and on the downswing. Every tour player is
able to rotate around a fixed or stable spine angle, make a
linear weight transfer, and successfully hit the golf ball.

This is the goal of the golf swing: keep the golf club in a
slot, essentially dissecting the shoulder on the back swing and
follow through.

How many of us do that?

Fewer than we would probably like to admit. So how do we rotate
the body and keep the club in this slot? The answer is probably
not the one we would like to hear. It requires developing a
“feel” for the golf swing and knowing what the body is doing at
every step of the golf swing.

Essentially, you must develop a feel for both the club and your
body. Some of us are better at it than others. At this point, it
is ingrained into the body and you will know when the swing is
off and what to correct. Keep in mind, we are not going to make
a perfect swing every time, but that is our goal.

How do we go about keeping the swing on the correct plane and
developing “feel?”

I know of two possibilities. One of the answers is probably
quite obvious.

The first answer to this question has to do with your golf
swing mechanics. Yes, probably not a surprise to many of you.

The golf swing is an intricate, biomechanical movement
requiring you to perform a large number of movements with the
correct timing and no room for error.

Understanding the correct biomechanical sequence of the golf
swing and the ability to execute it take great instruction, a
good amount of practice, patience and time.

The body can learn either the correct or incorrect way to swing
a golf club. As a result, it is imperative to receive quality
instruction on the proper way to swing a club.

Secondly, the mind and body learn new movements through
repetition. The only way to learn the correct golf swing is
through consistent practice. Practice ingrains into your brain,
nerves, and muscles how to properly execute the movements of the
golf swing, the correct sequence of the golf swing, and the
correct timing of the golf swing.

Finally, to learn the golf swing correctly it takes time. It is
not an overnight process but requires consistent time spent
practicing and playing. Don’t let anyone fool you that there is
a quick-fix patch that will drop your handicap 25 strokes while
you’re sleeping.

Over a certain time period the body will learn the swing. It’s
different for each of us. Once the body learns the swing, the
“feel” begins to develop. Once you get that feel, you will
begin know exactly where your clubhead is at all times during
the golf swing.

I can’t feel a thing!

Most of us understand that the golf swing is a rotational
movement and requires learning the proper biomechanics of the
golf swing. However, the second part of the answer of
developing “feel” may be less understood.

Now think about this for a second. What if your body is not
able to rotate around a fixed spine angle? If you can’t rotate,
it will be very, and I mean very, hard to keep your club in a
slot.

I see it all the time with amateurs. They want to develop a
good swing desperately, but are unable to do so because of a
weak, inflexible, and powerless body.

If you are inflexible in the hips, how are you going to rotate
in a manner that places the club in the correct slot for the
downswing? It’s not going to happen!

If you have poor balance, how are you going to develop “feel”
in the golf swing? You’re not!

It comes down to this notion about the golf swing.

Your body is performing the mechanics of the golf swing. In
order to do this properly, your body must have certain levels
of flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, and power.

The only, and I mean only, way to develop a good swing and
“feel” within your swing requires a body that can support your
swing.

The swing is a very complex movement requiring a synergy
between your body and the mechanics of the swing. If you
attempt to develop a swing without a body to support it, you
are on your way to a very frustrating experience and lowering
your handicap will be a trying time.

I would strongly suggest implementing a program that develops
your swing mechanics in conjunction with your body. The
exercises in Your Body & Your Swing will take your body to
where it needs to be.

If you are looking for help learning the correct golf swing
mechanics, take a look at our golf swing instructional videos.
Putting both the body and the swing together will give you the
results you’re looking for.


About The Author: Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized
golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA
Tour regularly with 2005 PGA & 2004 Masters Champion Phil
Mickelson. He has made many of his golf tips, golf instruction
and golf swing improvement techniques available to amateur
golfers on the website http://www.bioforcegolf.com. To contact
Sean, you can email him at support@....
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Over the last few weeks at BioForce Golf, we have had many
questions about golf fitness exercises.

Questions such as: are these type of exercises beneficial to
someone who has had a lower back injury, what are the best
types of exercises to improve my clubhead speed, and what
flexibility exercises can improve my back swing?

Through many of our free daily golf tips on our website, we
have provided answers to these questions and many more. One
area of golf fitness I get quite a few questions about revolves
on how to implement golf exercises into a golf swing improvement
program.

Many of the individuals who come to our site are not experts in
“working out.” I’ve written my golf-specific exercise manual,
YOUR BODY & YOUR SWING, to help you develop a program for
yourself.

Probably one of the most-asked questions is: how do I go about
introducing certain exercises into my golf fitness program?

At times, certain individuals are unable to perform an exercise
in its basic form. They are either out of shape, suffering from
an injury, or too stiff to perform it correctly. A Russian
Twist may be too difficult for a beginner to execute correctly.
It takes great core strength, endurance and flexibility to
complete the exercise to the limit.

In this type of situation there are “baby steps” you can take
in terms of implementing such exercises into your golf fitness
program.

I like to call this the “position, movement, tolerance”
training guideline. This is an easy methodology to follow in
terms of implementing exercises into a training program.

We’ll use the Russian Twist exercise in my book, YOUR BODY &
YOUR SWING, as an example.

When you are implementing a golf fitness exercise(s) into your
golf swing improvement program, you must be able to place the
body in the correct starting position of the exercise.

For example, if I were to have you perform a Russian Twist,
first I would ask you to place your body in the correct
position for the exercise. In this situation it would be knees
slightly bent and placing your torso in a position where the
“abs were turned on.”

Hold it Right There!

Just placing your body in the correct position for an exercise
requires effort from the body. If you were able to place your
body in the correct position, I would then ask you to “hold”
this position for a certain amount of time. This would indicate
you are strong enough to add movement to your golf fitness
exercise.

On the other hand, if you were only able to hold the starting
position of the Russian Twist for 15 seconds before your lower
back started to bother you, this is an indicator to me that
this is where we begin your golf fitness program. I would have
you “hold” the start position of this golf exercise for a
certain number of seconds and sets. This would, over a period
of time, develop more strength and endurance in those golf
muscles.

Once we have reached a good “hold” time on a golf exercise, we
then progress to adding “movement” into the equation. Movement
simply stands for range of motion (how much movement you can
do). Every golf exercise has a certain range of motion you move
through to get the greatest benefit for your golf game.

In the Russian Twist example, a full range of motion would be a
full shoulder turn to the left and right of center. Again, at
the beginning you may be unable to make a full shoulder turn.
So what do we do? We slowly work on increasing the “movement”
within the golf exercise until you are at a point of full
range.

As with the idea of “position,” we do the same with the idea of
“movement.” We gradually increase until you have achieved a full
range of motion in the golf exercise. Once this is achieved, we
move on to the final stage of implementing a golf-specific
exercise.

The final stage of implementing any golf exercise into your
golf swing improvement program is “tolerance.” Tolerance can be
defined as performing the correct number of sets and repetitions
of a golf exercise for it to be beneficial to your golf game.

No Pain, No Gain!

The idea of “no pain, no gain” does not work in this situation.
Rather, you want to be able to perform a self-prescribed number
of sets and reps of every golf exercise in your program. This
prescribed amount of work is up to you, the individual golfer,
and what you feel is best for your body.

Too little work will provide you no benefit. Too much work or
following the “no pain, no gain” mind-set can increase the
possibility of injury greatly.

You need to use your best judgment on every golf exercise in
your program. This will allow you to perform each golf exercise
with the correct technique, develop (maybe over time) the
correct range of motion of each golf exercise in your program,
and finally take each exercise to “your own level of
tolerance.”

It is very easy to implement golf exercises into your golf
swing improvement program. Follow the simple rule of “position,
movement, tolerance,” and this should help you dramatically in
the development of your golf fitness program.

Once you’ve mastered the exercises and routines in your current
exercise program, you’ll be ready to take it to the next level,
a more advanced program.

Sean Cochran


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Tour regularly with 2005 PGA & 2004 Masters Champion Phil
Mickelson. He has made many of his golf tips, golf instruction
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The slice is probably one of the most common swing flaws for
amateurs. It is an outside-to-inside swing path that creates
side spin on the golf ball.

The side spin causes the ball to cut hard to the side, making
it a very frustrating day on the course. It also seems to be
one of the most difficult swing flaws to fix.

There have been hundreds of so-called golf training aids that
guarantee to cure your slice. And I am sure we have all bought
or thought about buying one of these gadgets after a
frustrating day on the course.

Some of these golf-training aids do help you to cure your
slice; others do not.

In addition to golf training aids, there have been countless
articles written about the golf slice.

These articles discuss the slice in-depth and oftentimes
provide “fixes” for the golf slice.

If you’ve been a golfer for any amount of time, I am sure
you’ve come across at least one or two of these articles. Maybe
you have even tried to implement some of the suggested fixes
into your golf swing. Some of these golf swing fixes may have
helped, others maybe not.

At BioForce Golf we are committed to improving your golf game.
And we believe it is fundamentally a process of improving both
the body and swing.

As a result, we are committed to providing you cutting-edge,
researched, and PGA-Tour-proven information in the areas of
golf instruction, golf fitness, and golf swing improvement.

Providing information on curing swing flaws like the slice is
no different. Recently, some research from the University of
North Carolina provided some interesting information on curing
the slice.

A Professor from UNC and the head teaching pro from Pinehurst
(venue of the 2005 US Open) performed a series of research
studies on the golf swing slice.

These researchers took a group of golfers prone to slicing the
golf ball through a battery of tests. These tests were to
determine the best swing drills to the cure the dreaded slice.


Golf swing drills, in general, break down the golf swing into
manageable parts to allow an individual to work on a specific
part of the swing.

It is very difficult, as we all know, to work on “fixing” your
swing when performing a full swing. It becomes too much for the
brain and body to process.

It is usually best to break down the swing into parts and
implement drills that work on specific parts of the swing. This
allows you to simplify the process, fix the area of the swing
that needs work, and eventually bring it back into the full
golf swing.

Back to the research project on the slice and the swing drills.
After the process of taking these amateur golfers through this
battery of swing drills, the researchers found that two swing
drills were of the greatest benefit.

These two drills apparently showed the greatest effect on
assisting the amateur golfer prone to slicing to fix such a
problem.

The first drill that showed benefit was the “toe-in drill.”
This drill apparently placed the golfer in the correct
positions during the swing to assist in curing the slice.

The second drill was the “split hand.” This drill helped the
amateur “feel” the correct release of the club and the swing
path of the club.

Again, both of these drills during this research project
indicated the greatest amount of help to the amateur in the
attempt to cure the slice.

What points of validity can we draw from this research project?
Obviously, the “split hand” and “toe-in drill” are beneficial in
assisting an amateur golfer with the slice.

Secondly, it probably indicated that there are many swing
drills and possibly training aides that are not beneficial to
amateur golfer.

This points to the idea that the amateur golfer must understand
the swing in order to decipher what are the best drills for
their swing.

Finally, it indicates that proper swing mechanics are necessary
for fundamental success on the golf course.

Obviously, a poor golf swing will result in poor play on the
golf course.

Implement this and other information provided by BioForce Golf
to help you develop a better golf swing.

Sean


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Probably what separates the PGA Touring pro and the amateur
golfer is “feel.” Every pro I know can “feel” where the club
and clubhead are at any point during the swing.

Not an easy task, especially for the weekend golfer.

Many amateurs struggle with the idea, concept, or understanding
of how to develop “feel” for the swing. It is a process that
requires time, patience, and practice.

Part of the process of developing “feel” for the golf club is
through proprioception. This may or may not be a term you have
heard, but it is vitally important to the golf swing.

Proprioception is a big word that, simply put, is defined as
“knowing where your body is in space.” Essentially, it means
consciously knowing where your body is when moving, what your
limbs are doing, and in what order. To simplify it further, it
is feel. Some of us are better at it, others worse.

The good news is that you can improve your proprioception, or
your feel.

Think about this for a moment: what is one of the most
important aspects of improving your golf swing?

It is “feel” for the golf club at every position within the
golf swing. Beginning with address, into take-away, your
backswing, downswing, and follow through. “Feeling” where the
club is at every moment is key.

PGA Tour pros “feel” the club during the swing, or in other
words they have excellent proprioceptive abilities. As a
result, they have the ability to make the little adjustments
that are crucial in the golf swing. Additionally, their
outstanding level of proprioception allows them to know what is
going on with their golf swing the majority of the time.

How do you develop your ability to better “feel” the golf club
and clubhead?

First and foremost, your development of better golf swing
mechanics is center stage. Understanding the mechanics and
where the clubhead should be is the first step.

This allows you to consciously know and practice the positions
of where the golf club and body should be at any moment in the
golf swing. Mentally understanding golf swing mechanics allows
you to have a “map” to refer to when developing your golf
swing.

Secondly, when it comes to golf swing mechanics we look at
practice. We all know the body learns a new movement through
repetition. The mind and body learn either the correct or
incorrect golf swing through practice.

This is the point where the proprioceptive or “feel” abilities
of your body for your golf swing begin to form. The movement
pattern begins to be ingrained as you continue to practice your
golf swing.

This is where the third component of developing “feel” comes
into play. The third component of developing “feel” is the
body.

Golf swing mechanics are performed by your body, and, as a
result, the body is critically involved in developing feel in
your golf swing.

Developing feel is linked to your nervous system and the
ability of the brain/nerves to input/output information
efficiently.

Improving the process by which your brain and nerves input
(learning the golf swing mechanics) and output (execution of
the golf swing) has a direct effect on your ability to feel the
club.

How do you improve the proprioceptive qualities of the body
that directly affects your ability to feel the golf club?
Improvement in this area lies within performing exercises that
increase the efficiency with which the nervous system operates.


Exercises that improve proprioception and “feel” during the
swing are called balance exercises. Balance exercises challenge
the nervous system, creating more efficiency in the input/output
system of the body.

Better balance allows for the body to learn new movements (i.e.
golf swing) more quickly and efficiently. Additionally, these
exercises increase the ability of the body to “feel” athletic
movements like the golf swing.

In summary, we have three components that improve our “feel”
for the golf club. Number one is an understanding of golf swing
mechanics. You must have a conscious “road map” of the golf
swing. This allows you a reference point to develop the correct
swing mechanics.

Secondly, practice is required. The body learns through
repetition. Practice allows the brain and the body to learn the
movement sequence of the golf swing. Practice is also the point
where the body begins to develop the proprioceptive qualities
required for the golf swing.

Finally, you need to develop the proprioceptive capacities of
the body itself through balance exercises. These types of
exercises improve the input/output system of the body allowing
for improved learning capacities by the body, better “feel” of
where the body is in space, and a greater capacity to “feel”
the golf swing.

All in all, it is a combination of developing these three
entities within your golf swing and body that creates “feel”
for the swing. They all work together and cannot be separated.


If you truly want to develop a PGA-Tour-type swing, you will
need to have a better understanding of the golf swing,
practice, and development of the body.

Sean


About The Author: Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized
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Tour regularly with 2005 PGA & 2004 Masters Champion Phil
Mickelson. He has made many of his golf tips, golf instruction
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How many times, when you were struggling out there on the golf
course, have you been offered a golf tip?

It seems that there are a whole bunch of golfers who just
cannot help themselves from passing on their own personal
favorite golf tips when they see a fellow golfer struggling.

For one friend of mine this got so bad that he actually refused
to play with a particular golfer who always passed on golf tips
whenever they played together.

The problem with the golf tip is that it only affects one small
part of your swing. And the golf swing is a very complex series
of movements that have to be carried out precisely, in a
correct sequence and at a given speed. If the golf tip you are
given upsets that sequence or throws another part of your swing
out of its normal place it can have a disasterous effect on your
shot.

The reason why I like Mind-Movies is that they string together,
in the correct sequence, all the different positions and moves
of a good swing. A good golf Mind-Movie is in effect a whole
series of golf tips correctly strung togther.

What I am saying here is that any single golf tip can damage
your swing no matter how good that tip may be. Any golf tip you
are given may be a perfectly correct part of a good golf swing
but if that golf tip does not fit in with the rest of your
swing it can spell disaster.

Smart golfers learn to visualize all the different bodily
positions in their golf swing. They then groove those pictures
into their mind in the form of Mind-Movies. These Mind-Movies
show them exactly what they have to do in order to swing the
club in a way which consistently produces long and accurate
shots. Then, when they’re ready to play, all they do is run
their Mind-Movie and let the movie send precise what-to-do
instructions to the different parts of their body.

The trick with Mind-Movies is to build them correctly and then
groove them into your mind so that you can see them whenever
you need them. Then, if someone offers you a golf tip you can
check it out against the pictures in your mind before deciding
whether it will be likely to improve your swing.

It took me a lot of time and a lot of trial-and-error to learn
to do program my Mind-Movies correctly. But once I’d mastered
the art it had a magical effect on my game. In my e-book The
Golf Mind Movies Power Pack I describe in detail how to install
a golf Mind-Movie which will quickly get you playing more
consistent golf.

If a golfer you know is suddenly hitting the ball further and
straighter it is probably not because of some simple golf tip
or because they have purchased the latest big, big, great big
enromous driver or a new set of irons; it is far more likely
that they have pieced together a whole set of golf tips into an
effective golf Mind-Movie that works for them.


About The Author: Soon after David Ferrers published The Golf
Mind-Movies Power Pack golfers were snapping it up at such a
rate that it became one of ClickBank's top selling
publications. Learn how you can quickly and easily improve your
game using this powerful golf improvement method at
http://www.the-golf-bandit.com/golf-tip-Mind-Movies.htm
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