How Low Handicaps Should Practice: The Difference Between 'Work' and 'Warm-Up'
Most decent players I meet are 'practicing' a lot. They're also not improving. Because what they're doing is warm-up: hitting balls until something feels okay.
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Learn More →The 2 Types of Practice You Need
1) Skill Building (Block Practice)
Use this to change technique or build a new pattern. Slower, more feedback.
2) Performance Practice (Random + Scoring)
Use this to transfer to the course. One ball, consequences.
Advanced Range Session (60 Minutes)
- 10 min: warm-up
- 20 min: skill block
- 20 min: random/transfer
- 10 min: wedges or putting under pressure
Practice is supposed to be uncomfortable. That's how it works.
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Learn More →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way for low handicaps to practice?
Use warm-up briefly, then a skill block, then random one-ball practice with scoring, and finish with pressure wedges or putting.
Is block practice or random practice better?
Both. Block builds skills. Random builds transfer. You need both.
How do I know if I'm actually practicing?
If you aren't measuring outcomes or adding consequences, you're probably warming up.
