Lesson before playing???

[lhagsjr]

In you guys opinion is a lesson a day or 2 before you are about to play a good thing or bad thing?

I felt into a "funk" and scheduled a lesson out of desperation for tomorrow as I have a weekend full of golf.

I basically lost my swing earlier this week at the range.

I figured I cant hit it worse then I am right now so its worth a shot to bail me out for the weekend.....

[Dave2512]

Can't say I've ever scheduled a lesson in an attempt to get it going again before playing but I have gone from lesson directly to the course several times, playing lessons even. I wouldn't expect miracles in just a few days. I am still working on the one thing we started back in June. When I see my instructor that is all we do and talk about, just that one thing. I won't make another change until some time next year.

[lhagsjr]

not looking for a miracle, just solid contact for now... I fell off the wagon

[iacas]

I often talk with students about "how to play with what you're working on" and it's mostly realizing that 36 full swings on the golf course won't set you back much at all, but you can rehearse your piece a little bit before each swing as part of the pre-shot routine.

Then when you're practicing you keep working on what you're doing so that each time you play it's a little better.