The Better Movement Podcast Adam Young on Motor Learning in Golf
Feb 27, 2025
In this discussion, Adam Young, a dynamic golf instructor and author of The Practice Manual, shares his journey from traditional textbook learning to task-oriented instruction. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability and the psychological challenges golfers face. Adam explains how focusing on overall goals can enhance performance and the value of making mistakes in the learning process. He intriguingly highlights the significance of playfulness in golf, encouraging a shift towards more enjoyable and exploratory methods for better skill development.
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The Rotator Cuff Injury
- Adam Young injured his rotator cuff trying to force his golf swing to match Tiger Woods's.
- He later realized that Jack Nicklaus, another top golfer, had a similar swing to his natural one.
Impact is Key
- The most crucial aspect of a golf swing is how the club moves through the ball (the impact).
- Focus on this small but critical part of the swing.
The Shank Fix
- Young helped a client fix a persistent shank by focusing on the opposite side of the clubface.
- This surprisingly led to long-lasting improvement, highlighting the power of task-oriented instruction.