Practicing a drill, using a training aid, or testing a new method helps a student when

• A. When not necessary
• B. If the student needs it to develop that golf skill
• C. After mastery is achieved
• D. Only during competition

Answer: (B)

Training tools like drills and aids are most effective when a student needs them to build a specific golf skill. They provide focused, repeatable cues and feedback that help establish the correct movement patterns and reinforce the intended feel, guiding the learner through the early stages of development. Using them during practice accelerates progress when the skill is still being learned, rather than waiting until mastery is already achieved or restricting their use to competition. If a drill isn’t addressing a current need, it’s less useful, but when a student lacks the ability or proper mechanics, these tools support real improvement.