Practice Thinkers Podcast

In this podcast Rick Fehr, a 2-time winner on the PGA and now Professional Golf Instructor, and I discuss Rick's practice, learning and development.

We discuss:

• His Development Environment
• Knowledge of Technical Aspects of the Swing
• Self-Reliance and Individuality
• Reflections on Practice Quality and Behaviours

You can find Rick on X @ https://twitter.com/fehrgolf and explore his coaching offer at https://fehrgolf.com/

Come join us at:

www.practicethinkers.com

PLAYERS: Book a 1-2-1 Practice Conversation with Pete

Bring your practice beliefs, questions, or challenges, and together, we'll delve into them for an hour, unlocking fresh insights and broadening your perspective.

You'll gain clarity, receive actionable advice, and understand how relevant practice principles apply uniquely to your golf.

Following the call, you'll get a recording, relevant links to things referenced, and any action items discussed.

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New Book Release

Buy our new book The Tiger Practice Guide: Training like a Champion Golfer here:

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Show notes

In this podcast Paul Eales, multiple Tour winner, broadcaster and coach, and I discuss Paul's playing and practice history, coaching journey and development.

We discuss:

• Negative experiences with technology and the 'technical'

• Exploring ball flight through play

• Learning your own game

• The power of 'Yet'

You can find Paul on X at https://twitter.com/PaulEalesGolf and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/paulealesgolf/

Come join us at:

www.practicethinkers.com

PLAYERS: Book a 1-2-1 Practice Conversation with Pete

Bring your practice beliefs, questions, or challenges, and together, we'll delve into them for an hour, unlocking fresh insights and broadening your perspective.

You'll gain clarity, receive actionable advice, and understand how relevant practice principles apply uniquely to your golf.

Following the call, you'll get a recording, relevant links to things referenced, and any action items discussed.

New Book Release

Buy our new book The Tiger Practice Guide: Training like a Champion Golfer here:

Buy Here!

In this podcast Gordon Morrison, Professional Golf Instructor, and I discuss Gordon's coaching journey, learning and development.

We discuss:

• Effective Practice Design

• Coaching Analogies and Convenience Food Practice

• Simulating Tournament Play in Practice

You can find Gordon on X at https://twitter.com/GolfGordon and explore his Golf Academy at https://vgk.no/headpro/

Come join us at:

www.practicethinkers.com

PLAYERS: Book a 1-2-1 Practice Conversation with Pete

Bring your practice beliefs, questions, or challenges, and together, we'll delve into them for an hour, unlocking fresh insights and broadening your perspective.

You'll gain clarity, receive actionable advice, and understand how relevant practice principles apply uniquely to your golf.

Following the call, you'll get a recording, relevant links to things referenced, and any action items discussed.

Book a slot today!

COACHES: Practice Master Class Course

A 6 week online course for golf coaches that helps optimise your group and individual practice to performance.

Starting Monday the 29th of January for six weeks.

5-7pm each Monday (GMT)

More on the Master Class here!

New Book Release

Buy our new book The Tiger Practice Guide: Training like a Champion Golfer here:

Buy Here!

Pro Practice History with Simon Dyson

In this podcast Simon Dyson, a 9-time winner on Tour and now Professional Golf Instructor, and I discuss Simon's practice, learning and development.

We discuss:

• Internal and External Swing Thoughts

• Shots Dictating the Movement

• Reflections on Practice Quality and Behaviours

You can find Simon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simondysongolf/ and explore his

Golf Academy at https://www.simondysonacademy.com/

Get first access to Ettle (plus a practice game every fortnight): https://ettle.golf All episodes: https://pod.link/1650828697

First Experiences - with Neil Plimmer

In this Podcast Neil Plimmer, Founder, Owner and Coach at JOLFgolf, and I discuss first experiences and introductions to golf and the application to young people.

Topic Covered:

• Children being in control of their own experience

• Setting expectations for the environment

• Understanding the importance of Play

You can find Neil on X at https://twitter.com/NeilPlimmer and visit his website at https://jolf.golf/

NEW BOOK RELEASE

Buy our new book The Tiger Practice Guide: Training like a Champion Golfer here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tiger-Practice-Guide-Training-Champion-ebook/dp/B0CKLZKZN9

The Proposal with Mo Jafar

In this podcast Mo Jafar, a Senoir Lecturer in Sport, PE and Development at University of East London, and I discuss practising when fatigued and layering practice constraints.

We also discuss Mo's incredible plan to fake a competition win (a couples golf lesson with Pete) as a ruse to propose to his girlfriend.

We discuss;

• Marriage proposals and Fake Competitions
• Mo's Questions from the Lesson Tee
• Practising when Fatigued
• Skills Emerging from the Practice Environment

Come join us at:

www.practicethinkers.com

Are you getting the most out of your practice time?

Do you know what you are practising is the best use of your time?

If the answer is no to either of these questions we can help optimise your practice time, enabling you to shoot lower scores.

Sign up for a FREE 30 minute practice consultation here:

www.practicethinkers.com/free-practice-chat

The System Part 2 – with Graeme Mcdowall

In this podcast Graeme Mcdowall, a Lecturer in Skill Acquisition at Scotland's Rural College and The Open University, and I discuss effective practice environments and finding appropriate problems for your players.

We discuss:

• Enabling individual differences

• Skill emerging from the practice environment

• Designing developmentally appropriate problems for your player

• How many young pro's or aspiring golfers actually live the talk?

You can find Ed on X @GraemeMcDowall

Come join us at:

www.practicethinkers.com

Are you getting the most out of your practice time?

Do you know what you are practising is the best use of your time?

If the answer is no to either of these questions we can help you optimise your practice time enabling you to shoot lower scores.

Sign up for a FREE 30 minute Practice Consultation here:

https://www.practicethinkers.com/free-practice-chat

The System Part 1 – with Graeme Mcdowall

In this podcast Graeme Mcdowall, a Lecturer in Skill Acquisition at Scotland's Rural College and The Open University, and I discuss effective practice activities and organising practice problems around solutions.

Topics covered:

- The danger of excelling in block practice activities

- Playing versus Working

- Organising practice problems and solutions

You can find Graeme on X @GraemeMcDowall

Come join us at:

www.practicethinkers.com

Are you getting the most out of your practice time?

Do you know what you are practising is the best use of your time?

If the answer is no to either of these questions we can help you optimise your practice time enabling you to shoot lower scores.

Sign up for a FREE 30 minute Practice Consultation here: FOR COACHES

https://www.practicethinkers.com/free-practice-chat

The Culture of the Game - Ed Coughlan Part 2

In this podcast Dr Ed Coughlan, a Senior Lecturer in Skill Acquisition at Munster Technological University, and I continue our discussion on positive practice behaviours and the culture of the game.

Topics covered:

• The Culture of the Game
• Owning the fact you didn't like your performance
• Being a 'bad commentator' in Practice
• Ed's spicy sauce

You can find Ed on X @DrSkillAcq

Come join us at:

www.practicethinkers.com

Are you curious about how to optimise your practice environment?

Do you find yourself repeating unhelpful behaviours on the course?

If the answer is yes to either of these questions we can help you optimise your practice time enabling you to shoot lower scores.

Sign up for a FREE 30 minute Practice Consultation here:

https://www.practicethinkers.com/free-practice-chat

No prizes for being the best on the range - with Ed Coughlan

In this podcast Dr Ed Coughlan, a Senior Lecturer in Skill Acquisition at Munster Technological University, and I discuss how the practice environment can be manipulated to have an impact on players behaviour.

Topics covered:

- Practising behaviours you regularly repeat

- The challenges of behaviour change

- Transferring your best on the range to the course

You can find Ed on X @DrSkillAcq

Come join us at:

www.practicethinkers.com

Are you getting the most out of your practice time?

Do you know what you are practising is the best use of your time?

If the answer is no to either of these questions we can help you optimise your practice time enabling you to shoot lower scores.

Sign up for a FREE 30 minute Practice Consultation here: https://www.practicethinkers.com/free-practice-chat