Diagnosing inconsistent results

Change One Thing at a Time

fundamentals
The thirty-second answer

Reproduce the setup, observe the miss, choose one plausible check, and compare another set. A symptom is not a diagnosis.

Learn the movement.

A repeated miss to one side can involve alignment, delivery, or an unintended contact. A bank arriving short can involve pace, spin, or cushions. Begin with a repeatable short task and record what actually happened.

Keep the change small enough to interpret. If the pattern persists, bring the setup and notes to a coach rather than inventing a precise cause from two attempts.

Try it

One useful set.

Setup & action
Use the same setup and change one thing for the next set.
What to watch
Describe the result, the miss pattern, and one thing to try next.
Practice format
10 attempts is a starting suggestion. Record the pattern, not just the best one.

A common complication.

Replacing the whole technique after each miss.

Change one thing

Use the same setup and change one thing for the next set.

What changes the result?

Your setup, the equipment, and the intended outcome affect the comparison. Use a repeatable starting point and a modest target; bring persistent technique questions to a coach.

Keep something useful

A note to yourself.

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Open your notebook

Find your line.

Search both the title and the useful bit underneath.

Make yourself comfortable

Choose your room.

The same lessons, with wording that suits you.

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