Using your range time to slow things down and focus on fundamentals is great, especially when you’re trying to make a swing change. If you can’t do something slowly, there’s no way you’ll be able to do it at full speed, so don’t be shy about taking things slow when you’re practicing.
However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t some benefit from ramping things up. When you’re out on the course, sometimes you’re going to need to really go after one, so having that swing in your arsenal is crucial.
Consider Dustin Johnson among the camp that subscribes to that theory. In a recent episode of Warming Up with GOLF’s Dylan Dethier, DJ explained why he likes to carve out some time when he practices to go all out with each of his clubs. Check out the video below, or read on for more.
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Why you should full-send shots on the range
If you want to maximize your abilities on the course, you’ve got to know your numbers with every club in the bag. It’s good to know your stock shot, your knockdown and then, crucially, your max yardage.
Why is the max number so important? Well, when your adrenaline is pumping and you’re under the gun, you tend to hit the ball further. And when you’re in that situation, you need to know how far the ball is going to fly.
That’s why it’s essential that you figure out your max number with every club in the bag. That way, when you’re under the gun, you’re not caught wondering if you’ve got too much club in your hand.
“I think that goes back to knowing what your max distance is, because if you know your max distance, you can’t hit it any further than that,” Johnson said. “You’re not hitting it any further; there’s only so far you can hit it.”
So, next time you’re on the range, take some time to really go after it for a few swings with each club. This will help you learn your max carry numbers and make you better prepared next time the pressure is on.
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