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- Practice in Your Mind with Hypnosis for Better Golf - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Andrew FoggNow I'm confused about golf practice and just how much leads to better golf. More importantly, just how much is good for golf improvement? I'm confused because I keep getting contradictory advice from the books I'm reading, TV programs I'm viewing and the stuff I'm browsing on the web. As a ...
Views: 1090 - Athletes: The Fear Equation vs. the Win - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Aryana HudsonA football quarterback running for the touch down either makes it through the tackles unscathed and scoring or gets ploughed out of the touch down. Two very different sets of wiring are possible for such an athlete. One is the adrenalin rush of the job the other is a completely different ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - Golf Psychology Homework to Improve Golf Hypnosis - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Andrew FoggGiving my clients homework tasks to improve their golf and get the most effective results from golf hypnosis sessions is one of the keys to my success. It’s also something that I use to good effect with my clinical hypnotherapy clients as well. Homework can also be used very effectively with ...
Views: 647 - The Mind Golf Secrets the Golf Equipment Industry Does Not Want You to Hear - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Andrew FoggWhen people write about the top professionals, they tend to talk about the externally visible aspect of their game – their swing technique. Those same writers rarely tell you about the golf mind golf secrets of those same professionals. So what about Jack Nicklaus and 90% of golf in the ...
Views: 901 - Hypnosis Not Analysis Paralysis to Improve Golf Success - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Andrew FoggYou do not improve your swing and achieve golf success through analysis paralysis. People who teach complex swing thoughts just clutter the conscious mind and block out the unconscious mental processes that just know how to swing the club to the best of a player's ability. Now don't get me ...
Views: 899 - Golf Hypnosis as a Secret Weapon - Well Maybe Not - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Andrew FoggI just seem to keep coming across different versions of what I suspect are a series of articles about hypnosis as a secret weapon for golf and I disagree most strongly with that - now that's a surprise coming from me, the Golf Hypnotist! Well, I fully agree with the idea of golf hypnosis as a ...
Views: 645 - Anchoring Resources for Better Golf - An Experience with Self Hypnosis for Golf - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Andrew FoggNLP anchoring provides a very effective method for stacking and anchoring our past resources and positive experiences. We can call upon these resources whenever we need them for golfing excellence. The round of golf I played a few days after my first NLP course sums up my experience of using ...
Views: 639 - Golf and Investing: Tin Cup Lessons - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Steve SelengutBenjamin Graham was an economist, financial analyst, and professional value investor. He was one of the first to advise investors to look beyond the media hype and confusion to find undervalued stocks that would become part of a diversified portfolio. Roy McAvoy is a fictional professional ...
Views: 1657(2 votes) - Excellence in Golf Depends on Attitude - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Gail Smirthwaite‘Excellence is not a skill it is an attitude’. - Peter Jacobsen I have talked about attitude in a previous article and discussed being in the right state of mind and how to get into the ‘flow’. So does golfing excellence depend upon our attitude? Noun 1. excellence - the quality of ...
Views: 3787 - Achieving Consistency in Your Game of Golf - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Gail SmirthwaiteIt will probably comes as no surprise to you that over the course of my career I have spoken to many golfers about what bothers them the most about how they play golf. Many of you have filled in a mini-questionnaire on my website, and the answers that you have given help in creating many of the ...
Views: 1232 - Understand How Your Values Affect How You Play Golf - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Gail SmirthwaiteMy main purpose in helping you to understand your ‘Values’ is to bring awareness to you that the ‘values’ (or rules) by which you live your life will most likely be different to those of your playing partner. Your interpretation of say the value of ‘honesty’ is not necessarily how others see ...
Views: 1015 - Turn Off Negative Thinking to Improve Your Golf - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Gail SmirthwaiteI was so inspired when I read the following quote: ‘The weather is like golf – things can look bleak, then a break appears in the clouds and everything has changed.’ So why do we so often carry a bad shot in our minds with us to the next one and possibly the one after that; making sure that ...
Views: 2118 - Learning to Sail - Basic Rules and Regulations of Sailing - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Clive PetersonSailing on the seas or racing on water can be thrilling. Nevertheless, you should observe and follow specific rules and regulations to ensure safety of all at sea. Fundamental rules of sailing include: • International Maritime Organization has devised specific rules like International ...
Views: 2458 - Beginner Soccer Drills - Best Soccer Drills For Young Players - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from JD DeanDeveloping good technique is a must for any young soccer player that is just starting to play the game. There are several useful beginner soccer drills that you can teach kids that will help them to bring their game to the next level. It is extremely important for you to explain the drills ...
Views: 1069 - Golfing with COPD (Pulmonary Disease) - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Bob FormanAs if playing golf isn’t tough enough, imagine playing when you can’t breathe that well. That’s what people with COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease must face, but that shouldn’t deter their love for the game. COPD, according to the Mayo Clinic, is the overall term for a group of ...
Views: 1728 - A Therapeutic Metaphor for Golf Improvement - Not Really Golf Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Andrew FoggI was working with a client recently who wanted golf improvement without formal hypnosis for a destructive problem he had when playing golf. Let's call him Alan for the sake of client confidentiality. I've changed a few other details as well for the same reason. Alan's an enthusiast at ...
Views: 1187 - Handicapping for Casual Golfers - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Jay EvansGolf handicaps are used to make the game of golf more competitive for golfers with different skill levels. I was introduced to the game of golf by a friend who was an avid golfer and, of course, I was a beginner therefore there was no way I could even consider beating him in the game of golf. ...
Views: 2113 - Youth Sports Camps for Kids’ Fitness - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Will HauseSummer is always an idle time for kids. Unless they are in a school district that has year-round classes, the summer months are a vast expanse of boredom and “nothing to do.” Sure, you could let your kids play video games all day, but wouldn’t it be better for them (and you) if they had ...
Views: 880 - Youth Soccer Camps for Girls - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Will HauseSoccer is a growing sport in the United States and it continues to be one of the most popular sports in the world. Both boys and girls can play soccer, and the sport is a favorite among children all over the country. During summer break, a soccer camp for your daughter might be a good way to ...
Views: 740 - Hang Time - Is There Such a Thing? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Tom BeagleIs there such a thing as "Hang Time"? The short answer is - it is a matter of science - "hang time" is not "real". Many people may not believe this, pointing to their favorite player and at the same time exclaim how he can stay in the air longer than anyone else. But, in reality, any basketball ...
Views: 4650 - Acupuncture for Sports Injuries - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Angie NgAcupuncture is a healing therapy that has developed and evolved over thousands of years. Generations of martial arts masters used this medicine to effectively and quickly treat injuries sustained during training or combat. Today, this traditional form of sports medicine has evolved into a ...
Views: 1606(1 vote) - Jeet Kun Do: The Martial Art Founded by Bruce Lee - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Su EricksenJeet Kune Do changes aspects of different styles to adapt to suit the abilities of the practitioner. Lee felt the dynamic property of Jeet Kun Do enabled the student to adapt to the constant changes of live combat. He believed that only in this situation could a practitioner deem a technique ...
Views: 1303 - How to Choose Custom Baseball Gloves? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Mark AlterA custom baseball glove enables you to personalize your gear to increase your comfort level and also improve your performance in the game. You can pick these gloves from a number of makes. There are many companies that help you personalize your gear. Search online and you will find that there ...
Views: 1802 - A Different Approach to Improving Your Golf Score - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Jay EvansI love the game of golf. I love the thrill of sinking that imposable 30 foot putt, hitting a drive straight down the fairway, chipping up onto the green and landing near the hole or watching the ball leave the bunker and come to rest near the hole. I love being able to drive over the water ...
Views: 521 - 3 Most Important Football Skills for Positions on Offense and Defense - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Will HauseFootball is a familiar game around the world. This popular game is known by different names (say) soccer, fussball, futbol etc. With millions of fans, there are many opportunities for kids to to learn this game too. The Summer Camp is an excellent place to learn how to play flag football. ...
Views: 3283 - Get Real in Training - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Kerry SauveWhen we designed our Personal Safety and Self Defense courses, we were always looking for better ways to teach students to reduce their risk of becoming a victim of violent crime and be better prepared to protect themselves in case of an attack. This is no small task given the fact that in any ...
Views: 820 - Tennis Psychology: Controlling Frustration on the Court - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Patrick CohnDo you get frustrated when you are not playing up to your potential? Many tennis players experience frustration during a match. They may make the wrong decision on a shot, make an unforced error or lose a game when they’ve had the lead. These can all be sources of frustration for tennis ...
Views: 6051 - Tennis Psychology: Practice Confidence vs. Match Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Patrick CohnDo you play tennis with a ton of confidence in practice, but have trouble taking your practice game to matches? If so, you are not alone. Many of my players are more comfortable in their practice routines than in matches. They lose trust in their strokes that worked well in practice. I recently ...
Views: 1712 - Tennis Mind Game: Tennis Confidence Checklist for Big Matches - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Patrick CohnWhat does it truly mean to believe in yourself? When you believe in yourself, you have full confidence in your physical skills and ability to execute shots in tennis. My definition of self-confidence for tennis is how strongly you believe in your ability to execute a successful shot or win a ...
Views: 1939 - Tennis Confidence: How to Ride the Momentum Wave - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Patrick CohnConfidence and momentum in tennis are close cousins. When you have momentum, you have confidence squared. Yes, momentum is a huge psychological advantage in any sport especially tennis. Players feel a sense of exhilaration when they have momentum on their side – it’s a huge boost to your mental ...
Views: 1198 - The Inner Game of Tennis: How to Master Your Mental Game - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Patrick CohnThe inner game of tennis is very important to your success. Timothy Gallwey wrote the “Inner Game of Tennis” many years ago and it was a groundbreaking book at the time. You should read the inner game of tennis if you have not. Tim says that players must achieve skill mastery first, which means ...
Views: 3918 - The Real Secret to the Ben Hogan Golf Swing - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from John LynchWhat was the real secret to the Ben Hogan Golf Swing? Dr. Bob Rotella (Doc) the sports psychologist stated in his book "Golf is Not a Game of Perfect" he interviewed Ben Hogan shortly before Hogan's death in 1997. Rotella asked Hogan what the real secret to his golf swing was? Hogan replied ...
Views: 2122(3 votes) - Why Trust is a Key Element in Playing Golf - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Gail SmirthwaiteA good client wrote to me saying that her problem is not so much thinking negative thoughts but ‘thinking at all!’ How many of you can relate to that? She went onto say that if any sort of thought enters her head, even positive thoughts, she then starts trying too hard. If she just swings and ...
Views: 866 - Set the Bar One Below Par - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Paul SimsAs you start reading this you might be thinking, oh, no, another article about how strength training will improve my golf. Well you would only be half right. In this article we will explore how strength training will improve your golf and your life. Strength training or resistance training ...
Views: 692 - Better Golf with Hypnosis - Your Own Virtual Caddy - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Andrew FoggHow many times have you seen a top professional golfer in deep conversation, when watching golf on television? It almost seems like there are two people out there playing as a team - one doing the thinking and one doing the playing. I was just watching the last few holes of the 2008 Open ...
Views: 1923 - Following Hidden Trails - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Steve GillmanI am a follower of hidden trails. In fact, on at least half of the hiking trips I take lately, I'm off the trails altogether, bushwhacking into the unknown. What do you get for doing as Walt Whitman suggested, and taking the "road less traveled?" A bit of adventure. Here are some of the things ...
Views: 763 - Retired Athletes Lose More Than the Game - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Annette Lynch (formerly Huygens-Tholen)It can be difficult for professional athletes that are retiring from their sport to leave a successful sporting career behind and move on to a new life. The transition time can cause confusion and a lack of fulfillment. The retiring athlete may set new goals and establish a new career but they ...
Views: 2677 - Self Talk Can Sabotage or Supercharge Your Golf Game - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Gail SmirthwaiteThis is all about that chitter chatter in your head when you are just about to play a shot! • How would it feel if you could turn it ‘OFF’? • How would it feel to have the ability to focus completely to the exclusion of everything else going on around you? Let’s take a look at this voice in ...
Views: 876 - Fun Soccer Drills For Kids - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from JD DeanComing up with fun soccer drills for kids is easier said than done. One mistake many coaches make is taking a group of young children and throwing then straight into shooting for goal and header drills before they've even begun to master some of the basic fundamentals such as working in a tight ...
Views: 2193(1 vote) - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tips - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Craig GressWhitetail deer hunting has been a popular sport of hunters for countless years. However, if you are a novice, you should read this article for valuable whitetail deer hunting tips. The whitetail deer is a medium sized deer found throughout Canada, Mexico, Peru, and most of the U.S., with the ...
Views: 1337 - Preparing For A Marathon - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Sandor CruzParticipating in a marathon, arguably the toughest race on earth, is a unique experience. Running and finishing a marathon is a great achievement any runner would be proud of. The marathon’s official distance is 42.195 km (26.385 miles). The race is named after the town of Marathon in ...
Views: 964 - Part 2: Baseball Hitting Instructions Working Wonders for Troubled Swings - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Joey MyersWelcome to baseball hitting instructions Part 2 in a Series of correcting swing fault pieces. In this article we're going to address the following 5 hitting flaws: 1. Swing is too long, 2. Hips don't rotate, 3. Hands extend too early, 4. Dropping hands or "hitching," and 5. Stops ...
Views: 2892 - Elegant Baseball Hitting Mechanic Flaw Remedies that Work! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Joey MyersBad baseball hitting mechanic typically caused by over-anxious and tense swings can be remedied quickly, but if let on too long, bad habit parasites burrow their way into a swing and can leave a hitter in the longest and most frustrating 0-for drought! This article is the first in a two Part ...
Views: 2791(1 vote) - Baseball Drills - Do It! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Dan GazawayHave you ever gone to the dentist (I certainly hope so) and sat in the chair and had the question, "So, have you been flossing?" If you're like me and don't want to admit you haven't been flossing as much as you should, your answer is probably much like mine. "Ya, doing pretty well with that." ...
Views: 746 - Why Can't I Play the Way I Practice? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Jeff Greenwald"Why can't I play the way I practice?" "Why can't hit my best shots when I need them most?" "I don't understand what happened, I was playing so well all week. Then when I played the tournament I played so much worse." Is there a player who hasn't asked these questions? Is there a coach who ...
Views: 539 - Baseball Instruction - Is it Just Your Imagination? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Nate BarnettHave you even been up to bat or on the mound and wanted to hide? Just maybe crawl under the plate, or peel back the pitching rubber and slip underneath for a bit and let someone else deal with the situation? I'm laughing while I'm writing this because I can't tell you how many times those ...
Views: 552 - Baseball Drills - The Value of Learning Multiple Positions - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Nate BarnettIt seems to me that when the topic of trying a new position is brought up to many young athletes, they cringe in disgust. Playing multiple positions well is out of the question in their minds. They have their one or two positions and that's it, period. If you work with some athletes of that ...
Views: 521 - Failing During Baseball Drills - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Nate BarnettI'm sure you have heard the words, "practice makes perfect". Or, "perfect practice makes perfect". And while I enjoy the utopian view that someday I'll get to coach the perfect team, or the perfect player, it's just not going to happen. Especially not in a sport where failure is a common and ...
Views: 560 - Pitching Grips - Maintain Proper Pitching Mechanics And Technique With Curveball And Changeup - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Dan GazawayPitching Grips To make it to a higher level in baseball, a pitcher should have three great pitches, not necessarily a "best pitch", but three outstanding pitches he can throw for strikes on any given day. This allows the pitcher to dominate his opponents with a good change of speed and great ...
Views: 948 - Baseball Pitching - Pitching Inside With Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Dan GazawayGrowing up I was instructed by some of the best pitching coaches in the world. I was always told to "pitch in to win." I think we have all heard it before, but most coaches never teach this important technique. The fact is, great pitcher's find success throwing on the inside part of the plate. I ...
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