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.
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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.
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?