Feature article by the author of Tap In Golf Stephen Ladd

A common question from golfers is: ‘What should I tap on if I can’t identify a particular negative emotion or issue while out on the course?’ Well, the first thing I always recommend is to tune in and listen, I mean REALLY listen, to see if you can hear or feel even the faintest voice of your ‘inner critic’. This could manifest as a ‘voice in your head’ spewing forth a ‘helpful reminder’ such as ‘the last time you were in a bunker it took you three strokes just to get out’, or it could be a physical sensation, such as tightness in your shoulders.

If you can be sensitive to these feelings and can identify them, then obviously use them for the subject matter in the TIG protocol. If you actually feel ‘clear’ and free of all such B.S. (belief systems) - then ‘Rock On’ (as my junior golfers would say). With consistent TIG work you will find yourself in this situation and frame of mind more and more often. However, it is still a good idea to perform a TIG shortcut on what I consider to be the Perfect Golf Default - Tension. Why?  

Because any amount of tension in your body is simply not conducive to your optimal golf swing. The golf swing requires fine motor control and precision timing of various body parts. Even the slightest tension in your body/mind can alter the clubface angle at impact. Just one degree can be the difference between the fairway or in the rough. And tension can be very subtle and difficult to detect at times.

Fortunately the TIG techniques work very well at clearing out tension, even if you cannot consciously feel it. So as a safeguard, perform a quick shortcut on ‘tension’ (many experienced TIG’ers will use the CB or UE or some other 1 or 2 point variation). I would suggest simply working it into your pre-shot routine (see chapters seven and eleven of TIG Volume 1 for more details). This ten second investment can save you that one degree of clubface alignment, and consequently a handful of strokes by the end of the round!

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