Junior Golf Training

[wulsy]

What does the Manzella Team think about all this stuff training kids to balance on wobble boards etc a la TPI Junior? Does it make any difference to how good they become?

 

[Jon Hardesty]

Yes it does work. Lots of science behind the correct junior programs. I said it before and I will say it again...other countries have been planting seeds for years and now they are reaping the rewards. I believe the Olympic games will have an effect as well in terms of junior programs around the world. Many changes need to be made to revamp American junior golf programs.

 

[Billy McKinney]

Getting balance skills on unstable surfaces like wobble boards and surf boards hones the RIGHTING reflex...on stable surfaces like the ground, TILTING reflex. Related but still different skills. Both are good for stimulating parts of the brains responsible for proprioception and motor control. Plus, exercises like that are fun..here's a 44 year old golf geek working on his reflexes:

 

[wulsy]

Thanks. Love it.

 

[mikefills]

Getting balance skills on unstable surfaces like wobble boards and surf boards hones the RIGHTING reflex...on stable surfaces like the ground, TILTING reflex. Related but still different skills. Both are good for stimulating parts of the brains responsible for proprioception and motor control. Plus, exercises like that are fun..here's a 44 year old golf geek working on his reflexes:

Very cool video, thanks buddy!!!