Brain Game: Changing Patterns
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5m 20s
This video explains why technical changes made in lessons often fail to transfer to the course. The instructors describe how short-term success creates false confidence, but true improvement requires time, repetition, and proper practice. Old motor patterns must be suppressed while new ones are built, which creates a frustrating transition period. Under pressure, golfers naturally revert to familiar habits until new skills are fully embedded. Understanding this process helps players manage expectations and commit to long-term change.
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