EFT for Better Golf: Part 3 - Tapping It All Together

So did you try the tapping with EFT for better golf after reading Part 2? Hopefully you did it in private or at least told any onlookers what you were up to. If you didn't, don't blame me!

Moving on quickly, let's continue with the other parts of the EFT Sequence and quickly fill out the rest of the Basic Recipe. Then we can start putting EFT to use help you to improve your golf.

The Setup

Step 1 of the Basic Recipe is The Setup. That's where we identify the problem or issue we want to work on and kick start the whole process. Before you start the setup, you identify the particular problem or issue that you want to work on and express it as a short phrase or complaint. It's best to focus down to a specific issue here - just choosing "my golf sucks" is a bit too generalised. Typical examples might be my "shanking problem" or my "fear of the water on the 6th hole" The more specific you are the more likely you are to get quick and effective results.

So now you've got your problem statement, you then need to do something very strange again. You have to find your Sore Spot - sounds painful. It's on the left hand side of your chest midway between the crease of your armpit and the front-centre of your chest. Find the exact point by and pressing firmly, without damaging yourself, while moving your finger around the area until you find a slight hollow and say ouch - that's the sore spot.

Assuming you were focussing on "this shanking problem" start continuously rubbing your Sore Spot while saying the following sentence out loud three times,

"Even though I have this shanking problem, I deeply and completely accept myself."

Now I know that sounds odd, but it works and I just know your golf is worth the embarrassment. Just substitute your own problem for "this shanking problem" and you have your own Setup Statement. Now summarise that down into a simple reminder phrase like "shanking", "fear of the water" or just simply "this problem". You'll use this phrase again in the Sequence.

If you find the Sore Spot too sore for this, then say your Setup Statement out loud three times while continuously tapping on the Karate Point on your hand.

The 9 Gamut Procedure

Now if that sounds really weird, it is. It makes all the other weird stuff sound perfectly normal. This is as a bizarre cross-brain stimulation exercise and for those of you familiar with NLP it also serves to break state.

First time you do this, you'll obviously need to find the Gamut Point. It's a little hollow on the back of either hand about ½ to ¾ inch down towards your wrist from the midpoint between the knuckles at the base of your ring and little fingers.

Now you've found your Gamut Point, here's the procedure - I did say it was weird, didn't I?

Do the following 9 actions while continuously tapping your gamut point

1. Eyes fully closed

2. Eyes fully open

3. Eyes look hard down to your right - keeping your head still

4. Eyes look hard down to your left - keeping your head still

5. Roll your eyes round in a full circle

6. Roll your eyes round in the opposite direction

7. Hum 5 seconds of a "silly" song - I use "Happy Birthday"

8. Count out loud from 1 to 5

9. Hum 5 seconds of a "silly" song again.

Tapping it all together - The Basic Recipe

Now that you've got all the steps, you're ready to use EFT on a golf problem or issue. Here's a reminder of the Basic Recipe using "this shanking problem."

1. The Setup

a. Identify your key phrase - "this shanking problem"

b. Start rubbing your sore spot (or tapping on your Karate Point)

c. Repeat your setup statement 3 times

i. "Even though I have this shanking problem, I deeply & completely accept myself"

ii. "Even though I have this shanking problem, I deeply & completely accept myself"

iii. "Even though I have this shanking problem, I deeply & completely accept myself "

d. Stop rubbing

2. SUDS Score - Assess the severity of your feeling about the problem on a scale of 1 to 10 - the SUDS score - where 1 is no problem and 10 is the most extreme problem.

3. The Sequence

a. Tap about seven times on each of the 12 tapping points in turn. I outlined these yesterday in EFT for Better Golf: Part 2.

b. Repeat the Setup Reminder out loud as you tap on each point - "shanking ".

4. The 9 Gamut Procedure

a. Tap continuously on your Gamut Point during this procedure

b. Carry out the nine actions listed above.

5. Repeat The Sequence above

6. SUDS Score - Assess the severity of your feeling about the problem now using the SUDS scale and note any change. If it's gone down, you are really getting somewhere.

So that's the complete Basic Process and it takes a lot longer for me to describe it than for you to do it- I reckon about 3-5 minutes

If you'd like to reduce your SUDS level even further, just repeat the Basic Recipe later using a different Setup Statement. This time say "Even though I still have some of this shanking problem, I completely and utterly accept myself." You could also change the Setup Reminder to "still shanking" or "this remaining shanking problem."

Finally - you could say at last!

Remember to use your own Setup Statement as you don't want to think about my shanking problem! And remember there's a good diagram of all this at to look at Gwenn Bonnell's wonderfully named website http://www.tapintoheaven.com/2eft/eftcharten.shtml

If you want the fully detailed explanation of the process with diagrams of the tapping points, you can download the free 80-page official EFT Manual free at Gary Craig's website - http://www.emofree.com/downloadeftmanual.asp.

So that's all about EFT, apart from some examples of people using EFT for Better Golf that I'll be describing in the Part 4 the final instalment

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To Increase The Power In Your Golf Swing, Be A Tree!

Copyright (c) 2009 Scott Cole



Proper balance is probably the most overlooked key to a powerful golf swing. Although most instructors teach their students about good balance, the student can take this concept a step further through the study of the martial arts.



I trained for eight years in the martial art of Pai Lum Kung Fu, and proper balance was stressed throughout my training, from my days as a beginner student, and even beyond when I attained 1st Degree Black Belt. However, in our training, we focused on every possible detail regarding balance, from the feet, to proper stance width, posture and center of gravity. These are all important keys to developing power in our Kung Fu techniques, and they are important keys to helping golfers develop more power in their golf swings as well.



In describing the swing of J.B. Holmes, noted golf instructor David Leadbetter has this to say..." Starting down, his legs get into a squat position, which lets him use the ground as resistance and create an unbelievable energy flow from his legs, up through his shoulders and down into his arms and the club."



Using the ground as resistance and the creation of energy flow from the legs are two important components we focused on for generating power in our techniques at the kung fu school.



To increase the power in our punching techniques, my teacher often stressted getting our feet rooted into the ground. We devote an entire breathing exercise that lasts about five minutes to this concept of rooting. Later in our training, we were taught to focus on a specific spot on the bottom of our foot where our balance will be rooted into the ground. This spot will also draw energy from the earth into our body, and then we learn how to transfer this energy into our technique. When you develop this ability, you become capable of generating incredible bower with minimal movement.



To locate this specific spot on the bottom of your foot, take a moment to sit down, and take off your shoes and socks. On the bottom of your feet you will notice thick pads, that are often described as the balls of the feet. The biggest of these pads is under the area beneath the big toe. Next to this large pad is an area that looks like a small hollow. Take your thumb and push into this hollow firmly. If you feel a nice jolt of pain, you have found the right spot! If not, keep searching until you feel that bit of pain. In Chinese medicine, this spot is known as Kidney Point 1, and it is viewed as a very significant healing point, even for a heart attack victim.



Now that we have identified this point, we want to take this information and transfer it into our golf swing. So, with your shoes off, find a spot on a hard floor and get into your golf stance (without a club of course). As you get yourself set into your golf stance, focus hard on these specific points in the bottom of your feet. These are the points where you should focus your balance.



Now I want you to feel a sort of corkscrewing motion, starting with that spot in the bottom of your feet, then feel it up into your knees, then into your hips. You should feel as if you are trying to screw the bottom of your foot into the ground, and then the hips tuck under your torso, and maybe move forward a little bit (we also refer to this as a curling of the hips). Practice a few times at home with your shoes off, then try getting that same feeling with your golf shoes on (preferably not indoors or you will have some damaged floors!). You see, it is absolutely critical that you engage the hips in your golf swing, particularly at the start of your downswing. Engaging the hips in this manner will help them clear out the path for the golf club more quickly, generating more power.



Posture also plays a significant role in developing proper balance. Although we want to feel as if we are rooted into the ground like a tree, we certainly do not want to stand straight up in our golf stance, nor do we want to be bent over too far in our stance. Generally speaking, if we draw a straight line up from the ground to the sky at the back our hips, we then want to be bent at the hips so that our spine is angled about 30 degrees from that straight line. Find a photo of Tiger Woods' stance and you have a perfect picture of what I describe. This stance allows the arms plenty of room to swing freely in the golf swing.



Finally, it is important to maintain a low center of gravity throughout your golf swing. You will often hear football announcers describe how a running back is difficult to tackle because he has a low center of gravity. The martial artist looks to develop that low center of gravity as well, in order to generate power in his punches. The golfer will lose power by rising up in his/her golf swing.



To make sure you keep your center of gravity as low as possible, it is important to learn how to relax your abdomen during the golf swing. In other words, let your gut sag instead of sucking it in! This will require you to learn how to breathe so that you fill up all three levels of your lungs (lower, middle, upper), rather than just the upper level of your lungs. By learning how to breathe in this manner, you will learn how to maintain a low center of gravity even while holding your breath at the beginning of the swing (you should learn how to exhale during the downswing).



If you can learn how to develop proper posture and balance in this manner, you will have success in improving the power of your golf swing.





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Scott Cole is a golf instructor and 1st Degree Blackbelt in the art of Pai Lum Kung Fu. He has produced a golf fitness e-book "How to Increase Your Golf Power" and is the owner of the website, http://www.powergolftraining.net

The Importance of Swing Thoughts

Instead, focus on your target. That, after all, is your real goal. Forget about where your hands are or where your hips are. Concentrate on where you want the ball to land and link to it creatively and emotionally. Develop a mental picture of that spot and keep it in mind as you swing.



If you must have a swing thought, keep it simple. And non-mechanical. Many PGA pros focus on a single thought, which eliminates thoughts about swing mechanics.



Ernie Ells keeps this thought in mind when he swings "Low and slow." That's it. He doesn't think about where his hands are, where his weight is, or where his body is going to end up. That's for when he's taking a golf lesson from his swing coach. Instead, he focuses on taking the club back low and slow, eliminating everything else.



Fred Shoemaker, author, a pioneer in golf instruction, and founder of the golf school Extraordinary Golf, is adamant about swing thoughts. Replace thoughts about your mechanics with thoughts about the "feel" of your swing. Think about tempo and rhythm rather than where and when. If you must have a swing thought, says Fred, have one that reinforces the feel of your swing.



Fred has his students practice throwing clubs to emphasize this idea. At first, they throw a club 15 feet. Then, they throw one with a slightly fuller swing, about 25 feet or so. After about 200 throws, they throw one with a complete golf swing. Of course, this club throwing is done under strict supervision and safety conditions.



Once Fred's students master club throwing, they move to the tee. The goal there is remembering how it feels to throw a club when you hit a ball. They focus on that idea and that idea alone.



Another approach is to have a thought that triggers something in your swing, thoughts that



• Mentally in-plant your target line

• Mimics the actual swing

• Produces a smooth take away

• Triggers the downswing.

• Promotes relaxation while swinging



Establish a target line for your ball flight before you address the ball. Keep that thought in mind when you hit and try to copy it with your ball flight. That forces you to keep the target line in mind, not your mechanics.



Most professional golfers take a few practice swings before they address the ball. They want the feel of the swing before they hit the ball. Recreational golfers ought to do the same. Take a few practice swings. Remember how it feels. Keep that "feel" in mind when you hit.



Focus on a thought that promotes a smooth takeaway. Slow and easy. Or, slow and smooth. Anything that produces a nice takeaway helps. Remember, the takeaway and backswing do one thing: position you for the downswing.



The downswing begins the chain reaction of feet, knees, thighs, and shoulders. Any thought that triggers this chain reaction helps deliver the blow at impact. Try thoughts like, "Plant your left heel," or "Slide your left knee toward the target." Anything that helps you transfers your weight to your left side works well.



Also try to complete the backswing in a relaxed manner. Think of anything that will occupy the time between your takeaway and the completion of your backswing. That brief time is critical. It's when golfers think about their mechanics instead of their targets.



Consistency is every golfer's goal. To achieve it, we need a swing that is repeatable under pressure every time we play. Developing that swing, however, isn't easy. It takes hard work and plenty of practice.



Having a thought process that repeats itself time and time again helps you develop that swing as well. If the metal side of your game syncs with the physical side, achieving swing consistency gets easier. More importantly, it cuts strokes from your game, which, in turn, generates a lower handicap.



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What Is The Best Golf Ball For My Game?

Golfers are always looking to improve their game, aren't they?



Well one way they can see improvement without taking a lesson is by picking the right ball. Don't make the mistake of thinking one size ball fits all; there are different balls for different types of play.



Golf ball technology has come a long way. Balls are now better made, fly straighter, and go farther than in years past. They've also been able to make the dimples uniform so the ball is symmetrical. The dimples help decrease the drag on the ball so it flies farther.



If you're on the driving range, you will use the driving range's bucket of balls. These balls are different in that they're one piece construction. This makes them very durable and inexpensive - perfect for the driving range but not good for course play.



If you're a beginning golfer, you might choose a ball that's of two piece construction. These balls will give you good distance, which you can surely use more of when you're a beginner, but they don't give you a lot of control.



If you're more beginner than pro and you've got a wicked hook or slice, you should use a low spin ball. Because of the low spin, they're more likely to go straight, although maybe not as far.



For most mid-level golfers the mid spin ball is just right. These golfters don't have a lot of issues with their swing and they need a ball that goes the distance and yet gives them some control. This is what the mid spin ball offers.



If you're a low handicapper, you probably want a ball that sails through the air the farthest. With the high spin ball you get that, but you don't get a lot of roll when the ball has landed. Presumably that won't matter so much because your ball will be landing closer to the pin. Since this golf ball doesn't roll as well, it's also good for the greens as you're able to control it better.



Now take a look at the golf ball compression rating, which is basically how hard or soft the ball feels. If you have a fast swing, then choose a higher compression rating. If your swing is slow, go with a lower rating.



Unfortunately, you will not pick out one type of ball and use it every single time. There are factors to consider on a day to day basis such as the playing surface, the weather, and intricacies of each hole. Arm yourself with knowledge and do some experimentation to figure out which balls work best for you in different situations.

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