• Exploring the Science of Fluid Motion in Golf with Steven Yellen

  • Dec 13 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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Exploring the Science of Fluid Motion in Golf with Steven Yellen

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  • In this episode, Karl interviews renowned performance coach Steven Yellen. They discuss Steven’s new book, which delves deeper into the principles of fluid motion and sports performance, specifically in golf. Key topics include the importance of building and accessing fluid motion, the dangers of unnecessary swing changes, and the role of the basal ganglia in storing motion memory. Steven shares insights from his collaboration with top sports neuroscientist Dr. Fred Travis and explains how elite golfers can avoid 'swing prison' by creating a threshold level of wholeness. Practical advice on achieving wholeness and timing in the golf swing is provided, along with discussions on common missteps and how to build a strong foundation for consistent performance.

    00:00 Introduction and Greetings
    00:36 Discussing the New Book
    01:05 The Importance of Motion in Sports
    01:37 Challenges of Swing Changes
    02:31 The Role of Basal Ganglia in Motion Memory
    04:05 Risks of Swing Changes for Elite Players
    06:15 Human Nature and the Desire to Improve
    14:18 The Concept of Wholeness in Fluid Motion
    21:37 Practical Steps to Achieve Wholeness
    25:11 Understanding Wholeness in Golf
    25:49 Practical Application: Shallowing the Club
    26:44 Associating Wholeness with Swing Changes
    28:19 Evaluating Wholeness During Practice
    28:54 The Role of Abstract Criteria in Golf
    32:05 The Importance of Internal Learning
    35:07 Programming the Golf Swing
    38:36 The Ideal Pre-Shot Routine
    45:02 The Science of Silence: Tiger's Secret
    52:11 Final Thoughts and Resources To book YOUR Mind Caddie workshop go to www.themindfactor.com To start your free 7 day trial of Mind Caddie go to https://www.mindcaddie.golf/
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