Introducing Tap-In-Golf: The Ultimate Mental Game Mastery System. This cutting-edge technique combines centuries-old wisdom and quantum physics to allow you to drop your handicap like a bad habit...in minutes!
There is a brand new mental golf game technique out there that most of the top players would rather keep a secret. It's called Tap-In-Golf. Perhaps you have already heard about the buzz it's creating in the golf world. Currently, golfers from over 33 different countries are using this system to master their mental game, cure the yips, cut strokes off of each round, reduce their handicaps, and enjoy the game again. In this short article, you will discover and experience this simple technique that delivers results almost immediately ? results that you will feel in your body and see on your scorecard.
What is the Tap-In-Golf (TIG) Mental Game Mastery System?
Warning ? This may seem a little weird... but give it two minutes and experience the results. Do yourself a favor and suspend disbelief for a short time, and test out the demonstration detailed below. The chances are good that you won't care that it's "unconventional".
Tap-In-Golf is simply a do-it-yourself form of acupuncture, except you don't use needles. Instead you simply "tap" on a few "clearing points" while focusing on the negative feeling or emotion. Let's get right to it!
Step One: Visualize a Stressful Golf Scenario and Rate the Intensity of Your Feelings
Sit down comfortably and close your eyes. In a moment I will instruct you to imagine yourself out on the golf course. Not some generic course, but rather one you know very well. You will imagine yourself on the toughest hole, or possibly the most challenging shot you have ever had to execute.
Is it a tee shot over water, a deep greenside bunker, or a tricky chip onto a sloped green? Whatever it is, I will encourage you to fully immerse yourself into that scenario and to vividly imagine yourself standing over the shot.
While you are performing this mental exercise, make a note of what particular negative emotions (nerves, anxiety, fear) or physical symptoms (butterflies in stomach, sweaty palms) arise, and give them an "intensity rating". We will use a simple scale of 0 ? 10 (0 = no intensity, 10 = very high intensity).
For example, fear at level seven.
Please go ahead and do that now. Take a couple of minutes if necessary.
Write down your "intensity number" on a sheet of paper. We will use it for a subjective test in a few minutes.
Step Two: Tap the Clearing Points (Negative Focus)
Next, you will tap three points approximately ten (10) times each while focusing on the negative emotion or physical symptom you identified above. It is important that you focus on the negative while tapping
Point One ? Collarbone
You will use an open hand to tap this area. Technically speaking, it is not the collarbone, but rather the two boney notches at the base of your neck (the location of the knot of a necktie). Tap it lightly ten times while focusing on the negative emotion.
Point Two ? Under Eye
Use the tips of your index and middle finger to tap on the bone about one inch directly below the eye. Tap it lightly ten times while focusing on the negative emotion.
Point Three - Double Wrists
Simply tap the insides of both of your wrists together (about the area that you would wear a watch). Tap them together ten times while focusing on the negative emotion.
Interesting (sort of) side note: this wrist point is the one that can reduce sea sickness. If you have ever been on a cruise ship, you may have used one of those wrist bands for your queasy stomach. The truth is, those bands are designed to stimulate these exact wrist points. The manufacturers often times don't tell you that because it seems too weird!
Step Three: Tap the Collarbone Point (Positive Focus)
Now tap the Collarbone Point once again with an open hand approximately 10 times while repeating (aloud or silently to yourself) the phrase "Let it be easy".
Step Four ? Take a DEEP BREATH.
Step Five ? Imagine the Exact Same Golf Scenario Again and Check Your Intensity Rating
The chances are very good that the intensity of your emotion or physical symptom will have decreased substantially or disappeared completely.
If you experienced a decrease but there is still some intensity remaining, or if a different emotion or symptom surfaces, simply perform another round or two of this method until you feel calm, confident and as if you could take on Tiger himself!
Question: Will this calm feeling actually carry over to the golf course in this situation?
Answer: Usually. The subconscious mind doesn't know the difference between what you imagine and what is "real". However, if you experience any negative emotions or symptoms while "live" on the golf course, simply apply this technique on the spot and eliminate them in short order.
The above demonstration is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the enormous potential inherent in these unique techniques for mastering your mental game, lowering your golf handicap, curing the yips, and increasing your enjoyment out on the links.
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What to do if you are struggling with your woods.
There are a lot of golfers who struggle with the woods. When I say woods I mean both the driver and fairway woods. The reasons that golfers struggle with their woods can be due to many things. It could be that the ball is placed incorrectly in the stance, it could be that you are not transferring your weight correctly, it could be something in your swing etc.
If you are a golfer who is currently struggling with your woods, be this slicing, pulling, topping, fatting etc then there is no reason to lose heart. The first thing to do is to book a lesson with your local PGA pro so that he/she can analyze the problem and give you valuable advice as to what the problem may be and how to rectify the issue. Practice as often as you can at your practice are or driving range and before long you will be hitting them sweetly again.
On the golf course though if you are struggling with your woods then this could be causing you to lose shots, lose confidence and in extreme circumstance cause you to give up this wonderful sport. Many beginners to the game find it hard to hit drivers, fairway woods and long irons, this is normal as beginners tend to try to hit the ball rather than swing the club through the ball, with a driver, fairway wood and long iron this is hard to do and can end up being a pull, slice, topped shot etc.
If you are a golfer who is struggling then why not leave your fairway woods and driver at home and play with just your irons. Sounds strange doesnt it but if you think about it you should be able to reach most of the green in regulation or at worst one over regulation. For example you are on a par five which is 500 yards long, you know that you can hit your six iron 160 yards and your 5 iron 170 yards so hit your five iron off the tee, then off the fairway hit your six iron leaving you another six iron to the green, two putt and walk off with a par.
Hitting an iron is a lot easier than hitting a driver, you should be able to hit your ball more accurately. Granted there is nothing as satisfying as hitting your driver down the middle of the fairway but if you dont know if it is going to go left or right then what is the point in hitting it. If you play the game with your mind using your irons as much as possible then you should be able to get some good scores, build your confidence and still enjoy the game whilst you are working on the issues with your woods.
If long irons are an issue as well as your woods then maybe you could try a hybrid wood from your local golf shop, these are designed to replace the long irons and are much easier to hit.
Of course you can still use your woods on a practice round which will help you to work out what is wrong or work on the drills which your pro has given to you, but during a competitive round, or even a practice round if your shots are getting you frustrated then pull out an iron and play if off the tee.
The biggest bit of advice that I can give is to sat 'dont worry about it'. If you worry about it then you will become frustrated which will cause you to tense which in turn will cause a bad shot which will get you more frustrated - can you spot the circle which happens here. There is nothing to be embarassed about if you decide to take an iron from the tee. Have a look at your golfing partners face when you birdie that hole after teeing off with an iron.
Peter Cunningham manages the Golf Review Center website. This site is dedicated to the provision of quality reviews for golf related products and servers worldwide.
Shopping for Beading Supplies
Most people may not realize this, but beading can end up being one of the most expensive hobbies based on the types of material used. For example, a beaded necklace made from real diamonds can cost up to $100,000. Fortunately, you do not have to be rich in order to enjoy this hobby. By learning where and how to buy reasonably priced beading supplies, this hobby can be ideal for people who are on a limited budget.
How do you find the best deals on beading supplies? Do not worry, because it is not as difficult as you may think. Here are a few tips that have proven to work:
A. Beading does not always require costly gems or stones. Anybody can create a necklace from shells or small stones that are usually found on the beach. With a durable thread and needle, anyone can make bracelets, earrings, and necklace without spending a dime.
B. People who are willing to spend the money must learn how to get the greatest deals in the market. When working on limited numbers of design, it is recommended to buy supplies from local craft stores without the usual $10 shipping and handling fee for online transactions.
C. For business owners marketing beadworks that would like to buy large amount of beads and additional supplies, the best place to order is the Internet . Huge mark down are being offered online for beaders who are buying wholesale.
D. For buyers who are on a strict budget, the places to go are flea markets and garage sales. There, you can buy quality beading supplies for very low prices.
After learning how to save money, it is important for beaders to know exactly what they are looking for. Here are some general tips on buying beading supplies:
A. Beads are the most important element in beading. The appearance of the design will largely depend on them. Attentively choosing the color, size, and shape will definitely play a large part in developing quality and attractive beadwork . The most popular ones today are gemstones. These stones are quite costly, so that is why it is recommended that you buy them in authorized and trusted jewelry stores.
B. In selecting wire and threads, it is paramount to consider the beads that will be used. For pearls or other gems, it is recommended to use silk thread. This works best with beads that possess very small holes. On the other hand, when working with glass, use nylon or another durable synthetic threads that can withstand abrasion.
C. It is important for the beader to get a good set of pliers. The set includes needle nose, wire cutter, flat nose, and round nose. They have color-coded handles and they are lightweight, which is perfect for traveling beaders . These sets will usually run between $30-$35.
D. Beaders should also get stack jar containers with lids that are designed to organize the beads and threads according to colors and sizes.
E. A designing board is also one of the basic beading supplies. It is used for laying the beads before stringing them together using thread. This is a great tool to get exact measurements so that it will be easier to determine the center of the beadwork .
For any person that is interested in this hobby, the secret to in producing remarkable and quality beadwork is learning how to properly choose the beading supplies. Of course, if you are on a budget, the key is to creating the beadwork without spending too much money.
About the Author
J. Purdy operates websites for hobby enthusiasts interested in beading and model airplanes. For information, resources and inexpensive supplies for these very popular hobbies, be sure to visit his sites on beading supplies and model airplane kits today: http://www.beading-supplies.net
