A useful practice session needs a clear purpose. Before you hit a ball, choose one part of your game to work on and decide how you’ll know whether you’re improving.
1. Prime your movement
Begin with comfortable movement and easy swings. Build towards the shots you want to practise rather than starting at full speed.
2. Work on one intention
Use a short block to explore the change you’re developing with your coach. Pay attention to the feedback that matters: strike, start line, flight or distance.
3. Add variety
Change the target, distance or club between shots. Go through your routine each time and give yourself one attempt, as you would on the course.
4. Finish with a score
Choose a realistic target area and play a ten-ball challenge. Record how many shots meet your aim, then use the same challenge next time to track progress.
Finish with one sentence: what worked, and what will I focus on next?