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Beginner Golf Driving Range Session: The Amadieu Method

Name: Beginner Golf Driving Range Session: The Amadieu Method
Uploaded: 2023-09-01T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 1 min 34 s
Channel: Patrice Amadieu
Description: Are you just starting out and spending more time at the driving range than on the course? Patrice Amadieu, writing for Decathlon, suggests a typical practice session to follow: a warm-up, followed by shots organized by club, each with its own objective.

Are you just starting out and spending more time at the driving range than on the course? Patrice Amadieu, writing for Decathlon, suggests a typical practice session to follow: a warm-up, followed by shots organized by club, each with its own objective.

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What the lesson shows

When you're just starting out, you spend more time at the driving range than on the course: you might as well be efficient rather than just hitting balls aimlessly. Patrice Amadieu suggests a practice session with a bucket of balls, which Always start with a 10-minute warm-up to improve mobility and balance.

Next are the balls, from the smallest club to the longest: small clubs, working on grip and posture, 10 balls; Intermediate club, working on the swing and throw, 20 balls; Hybrids, first pre-shot routine with different targets, 10 bullets; finally, a few woods—just for fun and to build speed—5 balls. It’s normal to want to hit a lot of balls right away, but take the time to warm up and repeat this session regularly.

The Exercise, Step by Step

Warm up for 10 minutes to improve your flexibility and balance.
With a small club, hit 10 balls while working on your grip and stance.
Using a medium-sized club, hit 20 balls while working on your swing and follow-through.
With the hybrid, hit 10 balls during your first pre-shot routine, aiming at different targets.
Finish with 5 wood balls—just for fun and to build up speed.
Repeat this session regularly.

Key Takeaways

At the driving range, every ball should have a purpose.

Start with a 10-minute warm-up to improve mobility and balance.

Small clubs: grip and posture, 10 balls.

Intermediate club: swing and throw, 20 balls.

Hybrids: First pre-shot routine with different targets, 10 shots.

Wood: Fun and speed, 5 stars.

Mistakes to Avoid

Hitting balls with no specific goal in mind.
Skip the warm-up to start hitting a lot of balls right away.
Start the session with the woodwinds.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

10-minute warm-up focusing on mobility and balance
10 Shots at a Small Club: Grip and Stance
20 medium-sized club balls: swing and throw
10 hybrid shots with a pre-shot routine, then 5 wood shots

Your Questions

How do you plan a driving range session when you're just starting out?

Patrice Amadieu recommends a 10-minute warm-up, followed by 10 small-club shots, 20 medium-club shots, 10 hybrid shots, and 5 wood shots, with a specific goal for each set.

Why should you warm up before hitting balls?

To improve mobility and balance. He acknowledges that you’ll want to hit a lot of balls right away, but advises taking your time.

What should we focus on regarding hybrid learning in this session?

A first pre-shot routine, changing targets, using 10 rounds.

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