Adam Scott's Swing Tip: A Long, Slow Backswing
Adam Scott, winner of the 2013 Masters, talks about swing thoughts. How do you know whether to stick with a thought that isn't working on the course? And what is his go-to thought when the pressure mounts?
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What the lesson shows
Sticking with a swing thought is often harder than choosing one. Adam Scott says he’s done both in his career: persevere or give up entirely. But if you’ve prepared well and a swing thought was working on the driving range, We need to give him a chance and be patient. on the course. Ideally, when he's standing over the ball, All the thinking has already been done, thanks to training and pre-shot routine.
His great philosophy of swing remains to this day the rhythm, regardless of the technical aspects worked on during the year. Like most people, he gets fast under pressure; therefore, he tries to slow down, with a long, slow backswing that seems to go on forever. According to him, this is something everyone can work on and try before going home.
The Exercise, Step by Step
- Prepare your swing mindset at the driving range and during practice.
- On the course, give him a chance, even if his first few shots are disappointing.
- Think it through thoroughly before stepping up to the ball.
- When the pressure mounts, consciously slow down.
- Think of a long, slow backswing that seems to go on forever.
Key Takeaways
Mistakes to Avoid
- Change your swing mindset after the first missed shot.
- Think about your technique once you're over the ball.
- Pick up the pace under pressure.
Driving Range Mode
Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.
- Swings with a deliberately long and slow backswing
- A series where rhythm is the only focus
- A pre-shot routine that wraps up your thoughts before taking your place
Your Questions
Should you change your swing mindset if it isn't working on the course?
Adam Scott has done both in his career, but if you've prepared well and it was working in practice, he advises giving it a chance and being patient.
What is Adam Scott's mindset on the swing when he's under pressure?
His swing. Like most people, he tends to speed up under pressure, so he aims for a long, slow backswing that seems to go on forever.
When should you take time to think about your move?
Before taking his stance. His ideal is for all his thinking to be done once he’s over the ball, thanks to his preparation and pre-shot routine.
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