Golf
Lesson 2
Etiquette
Setup
Weight
Distribution
Lesson Objectives: Students will
understand the etiquette of golf and be able to demonstrate it. Students
will demonstrate the setup and grip.
Instant Activity: Mirror
Mirror
Handout: Course
Etiquette
Lesson:
1. Review Rules, Terms, and History
2. Review Full swing motion, Stance, Posture
3. Introduce Grip
4. Grip Drill
5. Introduce Setup
6. Weight Distribution Drill
Keys to Success
Grip Drill
Equipment
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Golf clubs, 1 per student (5, 7, or 9 iron,
5 or 7 wood)
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Molded form grips on a few demonstration clubs
Instructions to Class
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As you practice taking your grip, establish
a routine to use each and every time.
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Always place your target hand on the club first,
then your rear hand.
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Hold the club as lightly as you can without
letting it flop in your hands.
Student Options
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Practice with a partner checking the correctness
of your grip using the checklist.
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Alternate taking grip with a wood, then an iron.
Student Success Goal
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10 repetitions in a row with all checkpoints
correct
To reduce difficulty
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Have student do 5 repetitions with a partner
reading out checkpoints.
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Students could do 5 repetitions with eyes open,
5 closed.
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Draw lines on students hands with washable ink;
have students match up the lines for each hand.
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Have students alternate between molded grip
and regular grip.
To increase difficulty
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Have student alternate taking various grip positions,
and have a partner check for correctness or make adjustments.
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Recommend practicing taking different grip pressures
and noting the change in feel using
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tight target hand, light rear hand
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light target hand, tight rear hand
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tight target and rear hands
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light target and rear hands
Weight Distribution Drill
Equipment
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Golf clubs, 1 per student (5, 7, or 9 iron,
5 or 7 wood)
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Molded form grips clubs
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Two-by-fours or shafts for alignment
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Golf balls, 1 per student
Instructions to Class
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Between each repetition, practice taking your
setup position using the suggested routine.
Student Options
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Work with a partner, using the setup checklist
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Practice each of the setup positions with your
eyes open, then closed. Are you aware of the differences in the weight
distribution with your eyes open, or closed?
Student Success Goal
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9 total setup, alternating the stance
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3 setup forward
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3 backward
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3 balanced
To reduce difficulty
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Have students practice taking only the proper
stance.
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Golfer may alternate between the proper stance
and either backward or forward position.
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Have student practice with two-by-four, taking
setup with hells on the board, toes on the board, and without board weight
midstep to balls of the feet.
To increase difficulty
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Suggest practicing with eyes closed.
Lessons
Lesson 3
