by Hank Haney
First published 2006
Golf instructor Hank Haney battled the yips for twenty years before discovering the real cause behind this maddening condition. Most golfers believe the yips stem from psychological pressure, but Haney learned that scientists have identified focal dystonia as the true culprit. This neurological disorder scrambles the brain's signals to muscles, causing players to miss easy putts, skull chip shots, or spray drives wildly off target. Mark O'Meara describes how the yips made him want to abandon golf entirely until Haney's methods provided relief. Drawing on his work with Tiger Woods and other top players, Haney developed a systematic approach to rewire the brain's motor patterns. The book presents dozens of specific drills for putting, chipping, and full swings, supported by over 100 photographs and diagnostic tools including Haney's ultrasound measurement system. For golfers who cannot visit Haney's Golf Ranch in person, this manual offers the same analytical approach that has made him one of golf's most respected instructors.
Genres: medical, sports, non-fiction, health
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: self-improvement
240 pages · Hardcover · Gotham