{"id":15555178,"date":"2024-12-24T14:33:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T19:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golf.com\/?post_type=article&p=15555178"},"modified":"2024-12-24T14:33:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T19:33:23","slug":"five-keys-great-pre-shot-routine","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/five-keys-great-pre-shot-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"5 keys for a great pre-shot routine, according to a Top 100 Teacher"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A great pre-shot routine<\/a> is crucial for establishing your fundamentals prior to every shot. Without a repeatable pre-shot routine, it becomes much harder to execute consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there are many ways to go about a pre-shot routine, there are a few keys that I like to teach my students. Check them out below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Take aim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you are getting ready to hit, stand directly behind the ball looking down the line toward your target. Sometimes, choosing an intermediate target on the ground between your ball and where you’re aimed can help. Pick out a spot on the ground and try to hit your ball directly over it. This will help you get the ball started on line more consistently and make your aim that much better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Step in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve got your target picked out, you can step toward the ball for your setup. As you begin to step into the shot, keep looking at your intermediate target on the ground. As you address the ball, make sure the leading edge of the club is perpendicular to this spot. If you find yourself struggling to line up properly, a training aid like an alignment mirror can be a great tool for practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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