[Automobill]

There have been times in my life when I practiced a lot. I think practicing is very important. While I still warm up before I play and hit 50 to 100 balls, I am out of shape, getting old, and have a touchy back, so I do not do long practice sessions. I typically hit a variety of wedge shots to loosen up, a number of middle iron shots, hybrid shots, fairway woods off the deck and off a tee, and finish with 10 to 15 drivers. I work myself from stiff to loose, paying attention to how I'm the hitting ball, and then try and play accordingly that day.

I do, however, spend a lot of time on the range watching my 12 year old daughter hit balls, and while I don't do a lot to help her with her swing, she works with someone far more qualified for that, I do help her practice. I make sure her alignment is good, she hits to targets, and in general makes shots on the range count. I do not let her just hit ball after ball with no thought behind the shots. I tell her when I think it's time to back off and hit some wedges, flop shots, half shots, or shoulder turn drills. She's developing excellent practice habits, and is really starting to enjoy practicing as she sees improvement.

She hits a lot of different kinds of wedge shots on the range, and is going to be phenomenal from inside 100 yards if she chooses to keep taking the game seriously. Everyone should practice lots of wedge shots if that option is available to them.

Kevin