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Training in timing improves accuracy in golf.

Terry M Libkuman1, Hajime Otani, Neil Steger

  • 1Department of Psychology, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant 48859, USA. libku1tm@cmich.edu

The Journal of General Psychology
|June 1, 2002
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Golfers who received timing training showed significant improvements in accuracy. This skill-based training enhances performance in golf and other complex motor activities.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Motor Learning
  • Human Performance

Background:

  • Improving accuracy in golf is crucial for performance.
  • Existing golf training often focuses on swing mechanics, with less emphasis on precise timing.
  • Timing is a fundamental component of many complex motor skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of dedicated timing training on golf performance accuracy.
  • To determine if timing training improves golf ball striking accuracy compared to traditional methods.

Main Methods:

  • 40 participants completed pre- and post-tests in a golf simulator, hitting balls with four different clubs.
  • The experimental group received 10 hours of training using a device to synchronize hand/foot tapping with auditory cues.

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  • The control group read golf improvement literature.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants in the timing training group showed a significant improvement in golf ball accuracy.
    • The control group did not exhibit any significant changes in accuracy.
    • The dependent measure was the distance error from the target in feet.

    Conclusions:

    • Timing training demonstrably enhances accuracy in golf performance.
    • The findings suggest that timing is a trainable skill applicable to golf and other complex motor activities.
    • This research offers a novel approach to sports training, emphasizing the role of temporal coordination.