416: Avoid These 10 Driving Range Mistakes ASAP

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Aug 5, 2025

Discover the top mistakes golfers make at the driving range and how to avoid them. Learn why treating practice like structured gym training can supercharge your improvement. Uncover essential strategies for warming up and focusing on fundamentals, plus tips on using alignment aids and swing recordings. Find out how launch monitors can enhance your feedback, and hear the importance of maintaining a consistent pre-shot routine while enjoying your practice. Get ready to elevate your game!

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Plan and Warm-Up

Always have a clear plan before you go to the driving range to maximize practice efficiency.
Warm up your body properly with stretching or activation exercises to avoid injury and poor performance.

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Focus on Fundamentals

Focus your practice on fundamentals like grip, balance, and posture to build a solid foundation.
Use tools like grip trainers to ensure proper hand position and pressure at setup.

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Use Alignment Aids

Use alignment aids to prevent aiming errors that lead to bad shots.
Check your feet, shoulder, and weight alignment regularly to avoid aiming too far right or left.

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In this episode, you'll learn how to avoid the most common driving range mistakes so you can improve faster. In this episode, you will learn:

Why you need to approach the range like the gym.
Easy to use training aids that can help your golf swing.
How you can get your range game to the golf course with a proven mental hack.
The importance of having a home base practice to focus on fundamentals and avoid bad habits.

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