I used to be a great ball striker as a junior... I was a solid 4-6 handicapper in my 3rd year of golfing... I gave up the game 12 years ago to concentrate on playing collegiate basketball and because of knee injuries I had to stop playing...
I've picked up golfing to soothe my competitive nature and this is year two. I'm currently a 10 handicap and on my way down... what I've learned this year
*I'm waiting to get knee surgery again, and so 4/5 or my full swing is more than enough
*you have to visualize the shot coming off of the clubface... it helps tremendously
*lie dictates your shot, don't force a shot
*more then 1 full practice swing is too much, practice the path of the swing, not the swing