Episodes
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Swimming Against the Tide
In this podcast, the Practice Thinkers team discuss an article on the representative practice of Olympic Swimmer; Cameron McEvoy.
We discuss:
Pointless practice Group training and different challenges The demands of the sportCome join us at:
www.practicethinkers.com
NEW for COACHES: Practice Master Class Course
A stand alone online course for golf coaches that helps optimise your group and individual practice time.
Done at your own pace this course is all about helping you discover how to solve the transfer problem.
Transferring Practice to Performance…
Master Class Course
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In this podcast we flip the script as Pete is interviewed by Liam Grehan on how we apply practice science at Practice Thinkers.
We discuss Reflections on Liam's Lessons, including:
Behaviours in Context Feedback and Calibration Zooming the Lens in and Out...and a brief chat about Tiger's return.
You can find Liam on X here - @liamlggrehan
Come join us at:
www.practicethinkers.com
Practice Thinkers Game Depot
Join 100’s of golfers looking to improve their golf practice habits
Lots of Free Golf Practice Games Games in All Areas of the Game Practice Habit Tracker Practice Games Community ForumClick Here - Practice Games Depot
New Book Release
Buy our new book The Tiger Practice Guide: Training like a Champion Golfer here:
Click Here - The Tiger Practice Guide
You may also enjoy our Pro Practice History Series:
Pro Practice History with Rick Fehr
Pro Practice History - Paul Eales
Pro Practice History - Confessions of a Psychopath Practicer
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Missing episodes?
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In this podcast the Practice Thinkers team, Stuart Morgan, Ian Renshaw, and I review a previous podcast with Simon Dyson on his practice history.
We discuss:
Training Aids and Building Awareness through Feedback Tuning in and Exploring Variation Proactive vs Reactive Solutions Exploring the Discomfort of your B or C-Game 'Switching On' to the Test of a RoundYou can find Stuart on X @ https://twitter.com/StuartMcoaching and explore his coaching offer at https://www.practicethinkers.com/stuart-morgan
Come join us at:
www.practicethinkers.com
COACHES: Practice Master Class Course (6 DAYS TO GO!)
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)
https://www.practicethinkers.com/practice-master-class
The orginal podcast, referenced throughout the discussion:
Pro Practice History with Simon Dyson
New Book Release
Buy our new book The Tiger Practice Guide: Training like a Champion Golfer here:
https://mybook.to/gleHJ2a
You may also enjoy our Pro Practice History Series :
Pro Practice History with Rick Fehr
Pro Practice History - Paul Eales
Pro Practice History - Confessions of a Psychopath Practicer
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In this podcast the Practice Thinkers team, Stuart Morgan, Ian Renshaw, and I discuss alternatives to technical swing changes.
We discuss:
Building the Capacity to Access Shooting Lower Scores More Often Alternatives to Technical Swing Changes Accumulating Good Practice Days Zooming In and OutYou can find Stuart on X @ https://twitter.com/StuartMcoaching and explore his coaching offer at https://www.practicethinkers.com/stuart-morgan
Come join us at:
www.practicethinkers.com
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)
https://www.practicethinkers.com/practice-master-class
New Book Release
Buy our new book The Tiger Practice Guide: Training like a Champion Golfer here:
https://mybook.to/gleHJ2a
New Video CourseWant to go down a Rabbit Hole into The Tiger’s Practice? Our new video Tiger Masterclass allows you to digest all the practice advice from the book but in even more depth.
It’s a Tiger Rabbit Hole of Practice, jam-packed with expanded content from the book + bonus archive footage of Tiger’s practice.
One that will leave you in no doubt of how Tiger got so good and more importantly how you can apply these practice nuggets to your game.
https://www.practicethinkers.com/tiger-woods-book
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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 BehavioursYou 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.
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?appointmentType=34166654&owner=19961364
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)
https://www.practicethinkers.com/practice-master-class
New Book Release
Buy our new book The Tiger Practice Guide: Training like a Champion Golfer here:
https://mybook.to/gleHJ2a
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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.
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!
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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!
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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/
New Book Release
Buy our new book The Tiger Practice Guide: Training like a Champion Golfer here:
https://mybook.to/gleHJ2a
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.
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?appointmentType=34166654&owner=19961364
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)
https://www.practicethinkers.com/practice-master-class
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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 PlayYou 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
For a short period of time, we are offering the Kindle version of the book for 77p
All we ask is that you review the book. If you do, you will be entered into a draw for £300’s worth of coaching with Pete and Ian Renshaw.
PRACTICE MASTERCLASS PROGRAM RELEASE
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)
https://www.practicethinkers.com/practice-master-class
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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 EnvironmentCome 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
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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
Buy Graeme’s new book, The System: What We Can Learn When Science and Reason Collide with Scottish Football here: https://amzn.eu/d/5UBHEU7Come 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
Buy Graeme’s new book, The System: What We Can Learn When Science and Reason Collide with Scottish Football here: https://amzn.eu/d/5UBHEU7Come 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
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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 sauceYou 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
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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
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Practice to Performance Course
Stuart Morgan and I discuss an upcoming online course we are running for Collegiate Golf Coaches.
It’s a course about taking practice to performance
Topics covered:
The Practice - Transfer Problem
Speaking a Different Practice Language
The Course Outline
Swing Changes - Development or Performance?
Practice to Performance Course
https://www.practicethinkers.com/practice-to-performance
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Confessions of a Psychopath Practicer
‘If it’s technically perfect, there’s not a situation it won’t fail in’
How this one piece of advise from a coach turned Simon into a self confessed psychopath practicer for 15 years.
'The more knowledgeable I became on the golf swing, the more I understood about movements on the body, ground reaction forces… the more of a psychopath I became in practice.'
Simon Gabbitas comes on today in the first attempt at looking at Pro's practice history.
Simon is a coach at Hagley Golf Club, however has been a prolific winner in the past in county and regional PGA events.
Topics covered:
How Simon's beliefs of practice shaped him into a Psychopath Practicer. Overuse of camera and his tripod. When Simon was playing his best it was task based, more linked with the game. Some of the Practice exercises he did when Simon has played his best.Simon Gabbitas contact details:
Book a Lesson
https://www.hagleygolfclub.co.uk/range-and-coaching/coaching/1-to-1-coaching/
Follow on Instagram
https://instagram.com/simongabbitas?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Tiger Practice History Online Course and Book:
www.swingliketiger.com
Come join us at:
www.practicethinkers.com
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Designing Practice Games - with Stuart Morgan
In this Podcast Stuart Morgan, a practice coach working with High Performance Athletes, Stu and I discuss ideas on how to best design practice games and asking yourself better questions when you are practicing.
Topics Covered:
Generic practice games from social media - Pro's and Con's
Learning from Snipers - Practicing when the barrel is cold
Unpicking the spiral putting game used by Rory Mcilroy and peers.
Practice to Performance Course with Stuart Morgan:
https://www.practicethinkers.com/practice-to-performance
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
Ben Crenshaw on the best piece of advise he had for putting
https://vimeo.com/678070036?share=copy
Game Design Fundamentals and Sports Coaching
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shane-Pill/publication/316427384_Game_Design_Fundamentals_and_Sport_Coaching_Fundamentos_del_diseno_de_juegos_y_entrenamiento_deportivo/links/58fd25714585152eded47ff3/Game-Design-Fundamentals-and-Sport-Coaching-Fundamentos-del-diseno-de-juegos-y-entrenamiento-deportivo.pdf?origin=publication_detail
Pressure Training from Research to Applied Practice
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/21520704.2022.2164098?needAccess=true&role=button
Come join us at:
www.practicethinkers.com
Buy our E-Book Here:
www.swingliketiger.com
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Marching to the beat of your own drum
The 2nd part of John Stoszkowski coming on and this week we riff about training aids and memetic desire and how much you are doing with your life that you are choosing to do?
John is a reformed academic now helping people (including myself) think critically and live authentically.
Topic Covered:
Training Aids and Mimetic desire, why am I buying this?
Appreciating your own Thrownness and not always falling into what is around you.
The 4th best TV Show in the World
John Stoszkowski
Think Space - https://thinkspace.academy/
Being Well Book - https://www.beingwell.pro/
Books mentioned in the Podcast
Golf Beneath the Surface - https://amzn.eu/d/hHQJBdF
How to Heal your Metabolism - https://amzn.eu/d/2CrOPdT
Come join us at:
www.practicethinkers.com
Buy our E-Book Here:
www.swingliketiger.com
Sign up for Free to the Practice Thinkers Game Depot:
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Dare to be Inconsistent
John Stoszkowski is on this week and we riff about many things. Gurus, philosophers, Stack and Tilt & much more. John is a reformed academic now helping people (including myself) think critically and live authentically.
But it easier to be inconsistent if you have the energy to do so.
Consistency conserves energy.
Topic Covered:
Method coaching, gurus and Stack and Tilt
Being proud of changing your mind
Being proud of developing new ideas
John Stoszkowski
Think Space - https://thinkspace.academy/
Being Well Book - https://www.beingwell.pro/
Book mentioned in the Podcast
Golf Beneath the Surface - https://amzn.eu/d/hHQJBdF
Come join us at:
www.practicethinkers.com
Buy our E-Book on Tigers Practice Here:
www.swingliketiger.com
Sign up for Free to the Practice Thinkers Game Depot:
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Swing Like Tiger - Tiger Play with Ian Renshaw
In this Podcast Ian Renshaw, an Associate Professor at QUT, Ian and I discuss the fifth chapter of our book and how the research on play shows us that playing more makes us smarter, because we solve more problems in a consequence free environment.
Topic Covered:
Becoming a smarter golfer through play.
Embracing competition and challenge.
Examples of Tiger playing even in his prime.
More info at:
www.practicethinkers.com
Buy our E-Book Here:
www.swingliketiger.com
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