We’ve been talking about the golf concept of the Pre-Shot Routine. The Pre-Shot Routine is a 4-step process that good golfers follow at each hole. The 4 Steps are:

1. Analyze Your Shot.
2. Visualize Your Shot.
3. Get into Alignment.
4. Take the Shot.

The 4th and final Step, Take the Shot, is for the money. It’s all up to you now. Only you can ruin the shot (See Video above.)

Follow these 3 simple steps about the golf swing and improve instantly.

Backswing – The backswing should be equally focused on the body rotation and club and arm extension. The backswing is a fluid and one-piece motion with a straight front elbow, although this can be hard to do in the beginning. The back elbow should be bent at around 90 degrees if possible. If you do all these things then your backswing will be smooth and consistent.

(In business, as Dan Kennedy teaches, are you approaching the right market?)

Downswing – A lot of golfers make the mistake to think the downswing begins with the arms. It should actually start with your legs. You should move your knees, then thighs and hips forward to transfer your weight from back to front. By doing this, you will increase the distance you hit the ball. Remember, this movement is supposed to be smooth and fast, just like a snake when it uncoils.

(Again, from Dan Kennedy, are you sending the right message?)

Impact and follow-through – Now this is the action part, which is the impact with the ball. Your club shaft has to form a straight line with the left, which is the forward arm. Your weight needs to be on your forward heel to the outside and on the inside of the back foot. Your hands and wrist should turn so that the grip of the club points at the target where you want to hit the ball. Then the wrists should rotate over and elbows bend, with the head of the club behind you. This will give you the distance and control you desire in your golf swing.

(Finally, as Dan teaches, are you using the right medium – email, direct mail, post cards, flyers- to get your message out?)

The ball is now in flight. If you’ve done everything right, you’ve got your game (and business) on track. Sometimes, however, even when you’ve done everything right, the weather (market) may not be the best at the moment. However, keep doing the right things – the right Pre-Shot routine and you’ll soon succeed.

Guess what your next step will be after you’ve taken the shot. Yes, that’s right. Use the Pre-Shot Routine to plan your next shot. The game is never over.

(Thanks to Staffan Morritz for his article – 3 Steps to Swing a Golf Club like a Pro.)

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