We all see it, time and time again, people going out to the range, trying to change what doesn’t work, by doing exactly that ; what doesn’t work!
They hit tray after tray and wonder why the all go right – I’ll tell you why – because that’s your current swing!
If you’re looking to improve your golf game, you may need to change your swing or at least aspects of it. However, changing your swing can be difficult, especially if you’ve been using the same one for a long time. In this article, we’ll discuss the science of neural pathways and how you can use it to build new ones and learn new moves. We’ll also talk about why it’s important to move really slowly when you’re learning new moves.
The Science of Neural Pathways
Neural pathways are the connections between neurons in the brain. These pathways are responsible for our ability to learn and perform new movements. When we learn a new movement, such as a golf swing, our brain creates a new neural pathway. The more we practice the movement, the stronger the neural pathway becomes.
However, if we’ve been using the same swing for a long time, our brain has created a strong neural pathway for that swing. This can make it difficult to learn a new swing because our brain is resistant to change. In order to create a new neural pathway, we need to practice the new movement repeatedly.
Moving Really Slowly
When you’re learning a new movement, it’s important to move really slowly. This allows your brain to focus on the movement and create a new neural pathway.
And when I say really slowly, I mean really, really, really, really slowly. Like so slow you will look like a dufus.
If you try to move too quickly, your brain will default to the old neural pathway, and you’ll continue to use your old swing…. “Fore Right!”
Moving slowly also allows you to focus on your form and make corrections as needed. When you’re moving quickly, it’s easy to miss mistakes in your form. Moving slowly allows you to make sure you’re doing the movement correctly before you start to speed up.
Practice, Practice, Practice
Once you’ve started to learn a new movement, it’s important to practice it repeatedly. The more you practice, the stronger the neural pathway will become. It’s important to practice the movement correctly, so make sure you’re moving slowly and focusing on your form.
It’s also important to practice the new movement in different situations. For example, if you’re learning a new swing, practice it on the range, on the course, and in different weather conditions. This will help your brain create a strong neural pathway for the new movement in all situations.
Be Patient
Learning a new movement takes time and patience. It’s important to be patient with yourself and not get discouraged if you’re not seeing immediate results. It can take weeks or even months to create a strong neural pathway for