Step 1. Choose one of the 101 ideas
The first 50 entries link to the existing drill guides. Ideas 51–101 give you extra short tasks to try. Open a group below and pick one.
Match the drill to your space. Indoors, use putting or slow rehearsals with ample clearance. Full swings and struck balls need a suitable outdoor area or properly installed practice net. The linked guides include range and distance drills; use only their rehearsal elements indoors.
Mind game · 1–7
No ball needed. Follow the linked instructions; rehearse five complete routines or visualisations and count those completed with a clear target.
Golf fitness · 8–12
Follow the linked exercise instructions with suitable equipment. Start with five comfortable, controlled repetitions and record how many you complete.
Long game · 13–42
Use the linked drill as a slow rehearsal without a ball where suitable. Count controlled repetitions out of ten. Drills involving impact, jumping or full swings need a suitable garden, net or practice area.
Putting · 43–44
For Ball Line, roll ten putts and count steady line rolls. For the hypnosis exercise, record whether you completed the session and one useful cue.
| No. | Open the drill instructions |
|---|---|
| 43 | Ball line putting drill |
| 44 | Putting hypnosis drill |
Wedge play · 45–50
Rehearse without a ball indoors. Ball-striking drills need a garden or net suitable for the stated distance. Count ten controlled rehearsals, or target hits out of ten.
Putting: a mat or a clear carpet lane · 51–65
- Putt ten balls through a gate slightly wider than a ball. Count clean passes.
- Aim at a coin one metre away. Count balls that roll over it out of ten.
- Putt towards a tape line. Count balls stopping within a putter-head length out of ten.
- Putt from three marked distances. Count stops inside the same target zone out of nine.
- Alternate two target distances for ten putts. Record ten target-zone successes or misses.
- Roll ten putts with your eyes on the target before each stroke. Count target-zone stops.
- Check the putter face against a straight edge before ten putts. Count clean gate passes.
- Use a line on your ball for ten putts. Count rolls where the line stays steady.
- Make ten practice strokes to a steady count. Record how many keep the same rhythm.
- Hold the putting finish for three seconds. Count steady finishes out of ten.
- Putt five balls with a shorter backswing and five normally. Compare target-zone stops.
- Putt ten balls to the same spot without taking a second attempt. Record the first-try score.
- Create a three-station putting circuit. Record target-zone stops out of nine.
- Try to get three target-zone stops in a row. Record how many attempts you need.
- Finish with one scored putt. Write down whether you followed your routine.
Setup and swing: slow rehearsals, with enough clearance · 66–75
- Place your hands on the grip ten times. Count setups matching your chosen grip.
- Use a mirror to check posture five times. Count repeats of your chosen setup.
- Mark your foot positions with tape. Step in ten times and count consistent stances.
- Lay a club along a target line. Check feet and shoulders on ten setups.
- Rehearse ten small turns with arms crossed. Count turns ending in balance.
- Make ten slow takeaway rehearsals. Count those reaching the same checkpoint.
- Rehearse ten short swings without a ball. Count balanced finishes.
- Hold five finish positions for five seconds each. Count steady holds.
- Film three slow swings from the same angle. Identify one repeated checkpoint.
- Rehearse your setup with three clubs. Record whether ball position changes as intended.
Mind game: no club required · 76–85
- Visualise five tee shots to a clear target. Count complete routines.
- Imagine five approach shots with a generous landing area. Count clear target choices.
- Write a calm response to three bad-shot scenarios. Score three completed responses.
- Rehearse five pre-shot routines without a ball. Count routines with one clear target.
- Take three unforced breaths before five imagined shots. Count completed resets.
- Write one useful cue for each of five shot types. Count cues you can recall.
- Imagine playing three familiar holes. Count decisions made before each imagined shot.
- Practise stepping away from five doubtful setups. Count successful restarts.
- Choose a conservative target for five imaginary pin positions. Record five decisions.
- Picture five recovery shots back to safety. Count choices avoiding a second risky shot.
Movement: easy, comfortable repetitions · 86–93
- Walk around your home for five minutes. Record the minutes completed.
- Do five comfortable sit-to-stands from a sturdy chair. Count controlled repetitions.
- Do five gentle shoulder rolls each way. Record comfortable repetitions.
- Do five seated upper-body turns each way. Count comfortable turns.
- Hold a supported single-leg balance for ten seconds each side. Record steady seconds.
- Do ten heel raises holding a sturdy support. Count controlled repetitions.
- Gently open and close your hands ten times. Count comfortable repetitions.
- Rehearse five hip hinges with hands on hips. Count balanced, comfortable repetitions.
Plan and review: make the next session easier · 94–101
- Review your last scorecard. Identify one recurring source of lost shots.
- Write down three useful shots from your last round. Count three specific examples.
- Choose one skill for your next practice. Record one clear goal.
- Prepare a ten-minute practice space. Tick off equipment, clearance and target.
- Record the score from one drill. Add one sentence about what happened.
- Repeat last week’s drill with the same setup. Compare the two scores.
- Plan three short practice sessions for the week. Count sessions scheduled.
- Choose your next practice card and write when you will try it.
Step 2. Play your practice round of 18
Clear your space, read your chosen drill and practise at a comfortable pace. Keep the target and equipment consistent when you repeat it.
Think of your practice like an 18-hole round. For a target drill, make 18 attempts and score 1 point for each success. Record your total out of 18. Decide what counts as a success before you start.
For a technique or focus drill, simply complete 18 full repetitions or routines. There is no need to award points or grade every movement. A one-off planning task can still be marked done.
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FAQs
What equipment do I need?
Varies by chosen activity.
How do I get started?
The first 50 entries link to the existing drill guides. Ideas 51–101 give you extra short tasks to try. Open a group in the guide and pick one.
Match the drill to your space. Indoors, use putting or slow rehearsals with ample clearance. Full swings and struck balls need a suitable outdoor area or properly installed practice net. The linked guides include range and distance drills; use only their rehearsal elements indoors.
What should I focus on during practice?
Clear your space, read your chosen drill and practise at a comfortable pace. Keep the target and equipment consistent when you repeat it.
Think of your practice like an 18-hole round. For a target drill, make 18 attempts and score 1 point for each success. Record your total out of 18. Decide what counts as a success before you start.
What should I keep in mind when practising?
You do not need to turn the lounge into Augusta. One clear task and ten minutes of attention are a useful place to start. Pick an idea you can actually do, keep a simple score and leave yourself a reason to practise again.
Do I need to practise every drill in one session?
Choose one drill that matches what you want to work on. Follow its setup and practice task, then use what you notice to decide what to repeat next time.
Should I use the same score for every drill?
Follow the practice record given for each drill. Keep its distance, target and equipment consistent when you compare sessions.
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