Avery: The Game Before the Game — The Perfect 30-Minute Golf Practice

Transform your practice with The Game Before the Game

From Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson, coaches to many of golf top players, this guide brings on course wisdom into practical mind body routines that fit into your 30 minute blocks. The approach aims to make practice meaningful and enjoyable on the range and the green.

This book outlines three essential types of practice that guide a full session instead of mindless repetition. Each type is explained with purpose, flow, and real world cues to try on the range and the practice green.

Three pillars of practice

Warm up primes the body and the mind for fluid motion. Maintenance helps keep your swing steady between rounds. Preparation expands your shot repertoire for on course variety and adaptability.

• Warm up primes the body and the mind for fluid motion
• Maintenance keeps the swing from drifting between rounds
• Preparation adds new shots to your repertoire

Pro tested drills you can use

Drills cover rhythm, visualization, precision putting, and breaking learning plateaus. Each drill is designed for practical use on the driving range and the green, with clear cues to guide you.

• Find your swing rhythm through structured repetition and cues
• Visualize success off the course to build focus and confidence
• Simplify putting for reliable reads and smooth speed
• Break through skill plateaus with varied shot concepts
• End each chapter with a swing key that translates to real shots

What you gain in real life

Rather than long, prescriptive sessions, this approach helps your practice feel connected to playing a round. The ideas fit into compact blocks that you can adapt to your schedule and goals.

Practical 30 minute session outline

• Warm up 5 to 7 minutes of light swings and breathing
• Maintenance 7 to 10 minutes of focused drills
• Preparation 8 to 10 minutes of adding new shot concepts

The Game Before the Game offers a flexible framework for any golf plan. Use it to guide your practice and uncover what helps you perform when it matters most, while avoiding promises of guaranteed results.