Roy Palmer

Roy Palmer

About

Author and Alexander Technique Teacher

I am a teacher of The Alexander Technique and teach sports people how to move in a way that improves performance and reduces the risk of injury.

I've written three books to date on the subject of sports performance and 'The Zone', my latest looking at how golfers can get into the perfect state of mind to play at the peak.

Along The Watchtower

Along The Watchtower

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<p><strong><em>A tragic warrior lost in two worlds... Which one will he choose?</em></strong></p><p>The war in Iraq ended for Freddie when an IED explosion left his mind and body shattered. Once a skilled gamer as well as a capable soldier, he's now a broken warrior, emerging from a medically induced coma to discover he's inhabiting two separate realities.</p><p>The first is his waking world of pain, family trials, and remorse—and slow rehabilitation through the tender care of Becky, his physical therapist. The second is a dark fantasy realm of quests, demons, and magic, which Freddie enters when he sleeps. The lines soon blur for Freddie, not just caught between two worlds, but lost within himself.</p><p>Is he Lieutenant Freddie Williams, a leader of men, a proud officer in the US Army who has suffered such egregious injury and loss? Or is he Frederick, Prince of Stormwind, who must make sense of his horrific visions in order to save his embattled kingdom from the monstrous Horde, his only solace the beautiful gardener, Rebecca, whose gentle words calm the storms in his soul.</p><p>In the conscious world, the severely wounded vet faces a strangely similar and equally perilous mission to that of the prince—a journey along a dark road, haunted by demons of guilt and memory. Can he let patient, loving Becky into his damaged and shuttered heart? It may be his only way back from Hell.</p>

Story Behind The Book

It was a golfer from Australia who put the idea into my head to write this book. He contacted me after reading my second book, 'Zone Mind, Zone Body' to say how much it had helped his golf. That book wasn't specifically about golf but he found the techniques I'd used to 'get into The Zone' changed the way he played golf - for the better :0) I'd taught a few golfers in my role as a teacher of The Alexander Technique, a remarkable movement re-education method, to help with reducing injury and realized just how many golfers make it harder than it really needs to be. The techniques in this book are the result of working with many golfers of all abilities and will show you how to become a more consistent, accurate and powerful player by eradicating poor habits you may not even notice. Feedback so far has been very encouraging and I hope you will find it just as beneficial to your game.

Reviews

&quot;I love this book and have used the author's suggestions with my students (and on myself) with great success. Over the years I believe I've tried and read everything about golf. This is something new. I'm reading the book again now for the 2nd time. <br /><br />This material helps you free your mind. That's something I've been trying to get across to students for years. This book has given me the language and tools to express that. The terminology found here is very helpful and it's reinvigorated my teaching and my game. Every golfer should read this book.&quot;<br /><strong>Dan Gensamer, Par Tee Driving Range. West Columbia, S.C. </strong><br /><br />&quot;The techniques in Golf Sense helped me eliminate frustration and confusion from my game. The simple tips on how to focus will make you aware of things you don't actually have to do. For example, many players tighten their jaw and grip before the shot. However, when they stop doing these things, they feel more in control of the shot. Golf Sense bridges the gap between idea and practice by giving practical examples of how to attain the `state' called The Zone. And golf seems so much simpler when you're in it! Excellent book - I'd recommend it to all golfers.&quot;<br /><strong>Andrew Neil, Australia</strong> <br /><br />&quot;Roy Palmer has created a valuable resource for all golfers. No matter what your skill level is, you can not fail to benefit from Roy's advice. I recommend this book to anyone, beginner or pro, who wants to give their game a mental boost.&quot;<strong><br />David Balbi, 1999 NCPGA Teacher of the Year</strong>