Overcoming Pressure From Having The Yips John recently wrote to tell me he’s make progress with his putting yips… What was interesting is the fact that he’s owned up to the idea that the yips are not physical, but totally mental… “What really stuck with me was owning up to the fact that I have the yips…. then knowing that … Putting Yips Article>>
How Can You Solve The Yips? Lot’s of golfers have completed my survey on the yips… What’s amazing is how golfers are trying to solve the yips. Here’s just a sample of what people are saying about solutions–solutions that are not working: “Made a grip change along with focus on mechanics in practice to increase confidence in stroke… overall my … Putting Yips Article>>
How Do You Get Rid of The Yips? Lot’s of golfers have been asking the following about the yips: So, I have to clarify one thing… An instant cure does not exist for the yips. I hope I have not given you that impression. As a matter of fact when I work with any athlete, I make a point to … Putting Yips Article>>
Stop Focusing On The Outcome To Overcome Yips If you have been following my tips, you know I talk a lot about not focusing on the outcome, right? Why? The outcome is the consequence of missing or making a shot or putt. Golfers often feel like a putt is life or death when they have the yips. This is because … Putting Yips Article>>
Thought You Have Before Making A Putt? I discuss with my personal coaching students frequently about the last thought over the ball because it is so critical for good execution… When you have the yips, you think about everything you shouldn’t think about–before you take the putter back (or during the stroke). These thoughts might include: Sound familiar? You can … Putting Yips Article>>
Do The Yips Come Out Under Pressure? Sam recently wrote in to tell me he’s working on my anti-yips practice drills he downloaded. But there is a catch… He said he can putt well in practice, but in competition, “when the round means something” his right hand is over active. Here’s what he said: “The practice drills helped a lot. … Putting Yips Article>>