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Dr. Richard Coop
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Education
CB 3500 Peabody Hall
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3500
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Establishing a Pre-Shot Routine

Establishing a Pre-Shot Routine

Blocking Out Trouble on the Fairway

Blocking Out Trouble on the Fairway

Pre-Shot Routine: Intermediate Target

Pre-Shot Routine: Intermediate Target

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Golf Videos by Dr. Richard Coop
  • Practice this drill to keep your putting stroke balanced going back and following through... watch video
  • Create an imaginary wall from the tee to the middle of the fairway to cover the side where the trouble lies... watch video
  • Use this practice drill to develop a feel for your chipping distance... watch video
  • Establish a cleansing breath as close to putting your club in motion as possible... watch video
  • Fill out a concentration scorecard after every round to improve your concentration skills... watch video
  • Dr. Richard Coop’s philosophy on cultivating the mind to improve the golf game... watch video
  • A pre-shot routine should have three vital components: an intermediate target; a trigger mechanism; and a cleansing breath... watch video
  • Block half of the hole with two tees and practice making putts without hitting the tees... watch video
  • Pick an intermediate target to aim for that is between your ball and the target... watch video
  • Choose a trigger or signal mechanism to come into focus and total concentration before each shot... watch video
  • To fix putting distance control problems let your putter head gain momentum, not accelerate, through the stroke... watch video
  • Practice this simple drill to getter a better sense of the speed of your putts... watch video
  • Find the right speed for your putt by making rehearsal swings... watch video
  • Divide the green into quadrants and aim for the one where the flagstick is placed... watch video
  • Visualizing the flagstick as a tall object can help you make more shots up to the hole... watch video
  • Learn a drill to help you swing rather than place the club into position at the top of your backswing... watch video
  • Choose a label for different sand shots to describe the sound, feel and vision of sand going up... watch video
  • Practice swinging through to your finish position and holding for five seconds to achieve straighter and longer shots... watch video
  • Create a workshop away from the ball where all your thinking is done... watch video
  • Playing golf well requires concentration in both an analytical and integrated fashion... watch video
  • Imagine the line of the putt as wide as the hole... watch video
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Importance and Execution of Pitch Shots
Importance and Execution of Pitch Shots
Pitching is the most important part of the golf swing, so practice it and not only will your short game improve but also your full swing
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Find Your Correct Swing Plane
Analyze your ball’s flight to determine if you have the correct swing plane
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Ernie Els: Hand Action
Ernie Els is a perfect example of how to create power in a swing by using the hand action necessary through the impact zone
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