In this amusing cartoon the chap is digging himself deeper and deeper into a pit in his determination to hit the ball. We can relate to his sense of frustration as we all have those days when trying harder just doesn't seem to get us where we would like to be. As an Alexander technique teacher I have a particular view on the whole concept of 'trying harder'. To me it makes better sense to 'try differently', especially as the other expression suggests increased tension! The fe

Which of these two golf postures is best? Hopefully it is obvious that the one on the right, where the man has a straight back as opposed to a curved one, is much better. His head, neck and back are nicely aligned which gives him a mechanical advantage over the other chap. Actually there are many more subtle considerations which aren't so easy to see. Ideally, the relationship between the head, neck and back should be poised, not fixed; there should be no narrowing across the