Speaking as a sport scientist, I have good news: we can use the power of modern science to escape the ever-deepening quagmire of mechanical golf swing instruction that confuses more than it helps. Speaking as a golfer: we really need this!
Traditional golf coaching, based on memorising a long list of 'perfect' angles, positions and movements, simply doesn't work. Unfortunately, the human brain can't learn this way. We feed it stuff it can't digest. So it refuses to obey! We become frustrated and make slow progress, if any.
But sport performance science gives us a simpler, better way - a far more effective way to practise and play. We can use some simple, scientifically proven methods that improve our skill, not our body movements. And after all, golf is a game of skill!
My four books, grounded in performance science but written in jargon-free language, explain these methods. Three books are obviously for golfers. The fourth, Winning at Sport, is for all who play sport.
'Simply, this is one of the best golf books written in recent years.'
Dan Parks, Editor in Chief, Journal of Applied Golf Research
'A very readable exercise for the golfer .... I totally recommend this book to all golfers.'
Stuart Barber, Editor, Golf Today
'I have read over 100 golf books and by far this book is the best.'
Amazon reviewer
'After reading dozens of books I found Chris's book and loved it. It explains putting through a modern, scientific approach.'
Amazon reviewer
'Written with clarity, warmth and humor. Also very practical so can be easily applied. Thank you.'
Dr Gio Valiante, Sport Psychologist.
'Beautiful little book. Thank you!'
Tony Wright, Director: Game Improvement Golf.
'Just like his first 3 books - excellent! Of all the recent writers on the fascinating subject of sport (especially golf), Dr. Riddoch might just be the best.'
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