Robert Karlsson - Physical Move Mental Trigger?
At a recent range session I became aware, by checking in the mirror there, that my posture at address was poor and this was severely affecting my swing. As I stretched into a taller position and straightened my back it looked just like the move that Swedish pro Robert Karlsson does before address where he pushes his chest out and shoulder blades back. I’m sure you have seen him do this and it’s now part of his pre-shot routine, I suppose at 6 feet 5 inches tall he may have a tendency to hunch over if not careful and by introducing it to his routine ensures that he stays tall. It also looks as if it serves as a mental trigger before stepping into his address position. A real “go to it” move.
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July 15th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Great advice. I’m 6ft7 (and also Swedish, but that’s less relevant), and I also have to guard against hunching over. The more I keep my back straight, my chest out, and my shoulders back the more consistent contact I’m making.