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	HABITS OF CHAMPIONS
	By Michael Balderstone Elite Performance Director

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Recovery Shots

The old adage is "Go where the mower goes" to keep the ball out of trouble. Of course, this is our goal, but no matter our standard, we know that occasionally (or sometimes often!!!) we will find ourselves in the trees. Therefore escaping from trouble becomes a key ability that we need to learn. Great exponents of this art include Seve, Tiger and Mickelson. It is no coincidence that these guys are also known for exceptional short games. The linking factor is the imagination and visualisation that both skills require.

In most cases it is advisable to take your punishment, play the percentages and get the ball back to the fairway. This is Smart Golf. But sometimes we don't have that option, or we need to take a risk to win a tournament. Maybe there is a gap in the trees that is your only way out, but it appears pretty small.

A great technique to focus your mind is to imagine how many golf balls can fit into the gap. It is normally hundreds, which now makes the gap appear larger and your chances of success far greater. If you commit to the shot with this visualisation in mind you will find that you too can pull off amazing recovery shots when needed.