More on Getting Into “The Zone”
I’ve had more questions about this new process for getting into the Zone on the golf course so I’ll try to answer these questions here.
Golfers want to know how getting into balance gets them into the zone and now that I think about it, it does sound too easy.
The proper use of Dynamic Balance is just the first step. Here’s why getting into the Zone is so hard to accomplish…
The zone has been described as that place where you play flawlessly without thought, but have you ever thought about what is really happening?
We are of two minds, the conscious and subconscious. The conscious mind is in charge, making decisions, asking questions, analyzing situations, and interfacing with the outside world as needed. The subconscious is the worker, running all of the body functions, storing all memory, and providing information to the conscious mind as needed.
The conscious mind cannot control more than one function at a time, while the subconscious controls many all of the time. When it comes to the golf swing, the conscious mind tells the subconscious that it wants to make a golf swing, and what type of golf swing to make, but it’s up to the subconscious to translate the intentions of the conscious mind and create the body movement for that golf swing.
Here’s where the mind starts to work against itself. If the shot doesn’t turn out as the conscious has planned, it starts to ask why, doubting the ability of the subconscious to accomplish the task. Since the conscious is the boss, it will try to accomplish the task itself Unfortunately, the conscious can only do this with the cooperation of the subconscious mind, which it is already second-guessing. If this sounds like a typical Boss-Employee relationship, you may get an idea of how bad the communication between the two parties can get. The result is what pros call their “C” game, where they have to grind it out and play defensively.
So what really happens when a golfer is in the zone?
Basically, the conscious turns off and the subconscious is free to create each golf swing without interruption. This is rare because the conscious mind doesn’t shut off unless you are asleep. What is actually happening is that the conscious is simply allowing the subconscious to work without question or doubt. It usually starts when a golfer starts the round with a few perfect shots. The conscious approves of the subconscious’ work and simply allows it to continue.
The Zone is fleeting because somewhere during the round or after the round, the golfer has time to contemplate what has happened, and starts trying to figure it out… Consciously. Once the conscious gets involved it becomes the distraction once again that keeps the subconscious from running at peak efficiency.
So how does Dynamic Balance cure this problem?
Dynamic Balance works through live feedback from the body. The feedback is normally used only by the subconscios mind, but if you ask to see it (consciously) the subconscious will show you what it sees, giving the conscious mind a peek into how the subconscious can accomplish a complicated task like the golf swing consistently. This opens up the communication system between the subconscious and body to the conscious mind.
Next, I simply train the golfer how to read the feedback and then, how to use it consciously in conjunction with the subconscious to improve the communication with the body. This process aligns both minds toward the same goal, improving focus during the golf swing, and improving consistency and accuracy.
How does this block out distraction?
Since the conscious mind is not usually part of the swing process, it must try to be quiet during the 1.5 seconds of each swing, but to the conscious mind, 1.5 second is an eternity. So if there is any outside stimulation for the conscious mind, it will divert its attention to it, which unfortunately also acts as a smaller distraction to the subconscious at the same time. By aligning both minds toward the same cause and involving the conscious mind, it will become more apt to ignore outside distractions during the swing.
Here’s the bonus:
Since the two minds are working together, they can also share talents. The subconscious mind doesn’t analyze things. It only recalls events for the conscious to analyze. Well, when the shot is on its way, the subconscious can clearly recall the swing so the conscious can analyze the movement and correct any errors, storing the correction into memory for any following golf swings.
Instant feedback and instant correction…Which means a few bad shots no longer mean a golfer is resigned to grinding out a round with his “C” game. Instead, the golfer can identify the errors and fix them to improve the round rather than struggle with it.
Not only does this help you focus on the golf course, but since both minds are working together, the process reduces mental stress on the golf course, making your rounds truly relaxing.
What more can you ask for? Can you see why I say that this is one of golf’s greatest breakthroughs?
Hit’m well,
Tracy
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