Getting the most from a Lesson

legoman

Hi,

I have a lesson tomorrow up in Leopardstown. I've had a few lessons before but I've found them very short and haven't felt I've gotten the best out of them.

I'm looking for people's thoughts on preparation and maybe what should I be expecting from a lesson?

How have others found lessons?

L

uberwolf

I have found it crucial to have warmed up and hit a few balls before the lesson, partic in combination having hit balls a few times in a range context that week.

For me this means my timing is sharper, time isn't wasted in the lesson loosening and getting those crap shots out, and I can handle the adjustments quicker.

stockdam

It's been a long time since I've had a lesson.

As said above, make sure you warm up and are hitting balls well. You don't want the teacher correcting things which are not normal.

If allowed I'd try to record the audio so that I could listen to it later.

I'd definitely take a notepad and write down all that is said.

After the lesson I'd stay a while longer and hit more balls and practice what you learnt.

I'd also be honest.......don't tell him your best shots; tell him your average ones and tell him where you struggle.

fairwaysallday

legoman wrote: »

Hi,

I have a lesson tomorrow up in Leopardstown. I've had a few lessons before but I've found them very short and haven't felt I've gotten the best out of them.

I'm looking for people's thoughts on preparation and maybe what should I be expecting from a lesson?

How have others found lessons?

L

how did your lesson go today??

legoman

The lesson went well. It was upstairs in Leopardstown. It was nice to have a separate area for the lesson.

I took the advice and got up to the range about 30mins before the lesson. I was properly warmed up and hitting similar shots that I normally do.

I didn't get a chance to take any notes.

The pro fixed my posture and gave me a drill to practice. I felt an immediate difference in the contact I was making with the ball.

The pro who I had originally booked with cancelled due to illness about an hour before I was supposed to have the lesson. Luckily another pro was able to fit me in.

All in all, it was good. There is only so much you can learn in a lesson and I think I just have to be patient.

PeterJamesDoyle

The key thing is don't focus too much on the venue, but more on the rep. of the instructor. Some of the guys mention warming up which is key, but also remember, psychologically we do'nt want to embarass ourselves in front of a PGA Pro, so we make a superior effort in front of them. Just be yourself, and have a list of the things you want to work on. If you're playing a long time, you'll have grooved some type of swing, so don't let him attempt to change your swing, but utilise what you have and get help with simpler things like alignment, ball position and grip

Whyner

I do lessons in Spawell and they have really improved my game.

In each 30 min lesson I work on at most 3 areas. For instance in my first lesson I had to narrow my stance, broaden my backswing and only complete a 3/4 swing, each lesson has gone on in a similar manner....

Practice what he tells you, put the sticks down for alignment. It's a linked process, don't try and work on something that is past where a problem lies.

Good luck and enjoy

slingerz

I organised a lesson with my local pro in ballincollig driving range and he didnt turn up at all, well actually he left the place before my lesson!!

How inconsiderate and unprofessional is that. I thought we had a recession!

BUACHAILL

I have my first lesson ever tomorrow night with my pro !!
I dont really know what to expect but have my questions on the ready.

Everyone knows what they need to work on so only focus on that and you cant go far wrong