David Leadbetter's Positive Practice (Hardcover)

by David Leadbetter (Author) "THE MAJORITY OF THE GOLFERS I teach don't need me to tell them how important practice is if they want to do justice to their..." (more)
Key Phrases: repeating swing, spine angle, open clubface, Nick Faldo, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan (more...)

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You know the old joke about getting to Carnegie Hall: talent helps, but practice is essential. Most golfers love to put in their hours on the course but have never learned to properly prepare off the course with the kind of focus, planning, discipline, and dedication that translates into lower scores. David Leadbetter, one of the game's reigning gurus, begins Positive Practice with a refresher on fundamentals, then offers detailed, clearly written, and well-illustrated advice on what he considers the three essential parts of a golfer's preparation: pre-match warm-up, technical workout, and mental focusing. He offers plenty of imaginative drills and imagery to turn the grind of the game into something as stimulating and rewarding as a birdie on a difficult and demanding hole.

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'Positive Practice provides a fresh approach to learning and understanding golf ' World of Golf magazine 'Invaluable ! ' Golf Monthly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow (December 29, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062716077
• ISBN-13: 978-0062716071
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #283,380 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for a beginner, July 29, 1998

By A Customer

I bought my clubs on June 6, 1998, and the book a week later. I had never played golf prior to buying the clubs. I have practiced the methods David showed in the book and average a score in the high 90's. The book is very easy to understand, and the pictures show you the exact form and motions required. If you are trying to learn golf, this is an excellent purchase.

(July 29, 1998)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Maximize Your Practice Time, May 17, 2001

By	rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Most golfers want to improve, but don't know how and/or don't want to put in the effort with positive practice.

This is where this book comes in. It goes over basics of swing and then shows how one can track and practice those aspects of the game that are losing you shots.

Diagnostics are similar to John Jacobs' "Golf Doctor" who influenced Leadbetter much.

Here though in the book are really good drills and practice tips that will help the beginner through intermediate. The more advanced player is usually a good practicer already or doesn't need it.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good plan for practice, July 24, 2008

By	Stephen J. Powers - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not as helpful as other Leadbetter books, but comes in handy from time to time.