Alexplz
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Hey guys, ended up down a YouTube rabbithole earlier today and stumbled upon this video regarding free throw %s:
(Should start at 7min 5sec)
The entire video warrants a quick watch, but specifically the part I linked where the cognitive psych talks about practice consistent with performance I think is relevant to us.
These Marksman style baskets with the narrow chain assembly, and to a degree the practice routines where you putt a big stack at the basket for an hour... I think you're practicing putting practice. That is to say, some value in your practice is being lost by not preparing for what actually matters; sinking putts out on the course in comp play.
If I can speak to the practice on the narrow baskets specifically - I hypothesize that the benefit to be gained from dialing in your putt to a more narrow, catchy portion of full size baskets is 100% fake, and that practice on the same model basket you actually play on would result in lower scores. opcorn:
On the other hand, there is value in working on actual mechanics and form, and rote practice is sort of The Way to get that stuff down, I just think there's a balance to be had with making your practice as close to your play as possible.
I'm the worst, honestly. Do I wear flipflops on the course or putt 5x from one lie in a row? nope. But that's how I typically practice, out of laziness really.
Thoughts?
(Should start at 7min 5sec)
The entire video warrants a quick watch, but specifically the part I linked where the cognitive psych talks about practice consistent with performance I think is relevant to us.
These Marksman style baskets with the narrow chain assembly, and to a degree the practice routines where you putt a big stack at the basket for an hour... I think you're practicing putting practice. That is to say, some value in your practice is being lost by not preparing for what actually matters; sinking putts out on the course in comp play.
If I can speak to the practice on the narrow baskets specifically - I hypothesize that the benefit to be gained from dialing in your putt to a more narrow, catchy portion of full size baskets is 100% fake, and that practice on the same model basket you actually play on would result in lower scores. opcorn:
On the other hand, there is value in working on actual mechanics and form, and rote practice is sort of The Way to get that stuff down, I just think there's a balance to be had with making your practice as close to your play as possible.
I'm the worst, honestly. Do I wear flipflops on the course or putt 5x from one lie in a row? nope. But that's how I typically practice, out of laziness really.
Thoughts?