Golf
Lesson 4
Putting
Lesson Objectives: Students will
demonstrate the correct techniques for putting.
Instant Activity
Lesson:
1. Review Setup and Grip
2. Review Full swing motion with club
3. Introduce Putting
4. Arm Swing Drill
5. Eye Drill
6. Putting Checklist
Keys to Success
Putting Tips
Arm
Swing Drill
Equipment
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Golf clubs, 1 putter per student
Instructions to Class
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Rehearse the motion of the putting stroke, feeling
the arms and hands working as a unit during each phase.
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Relax the shoulders.
Student Options
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After 5 reps, work with a partner
Student Success Goal
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20 total swings (10 with club, 10 without club)
To increase difficulty
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Have students practice with eyes closed.
Eye Drill
Equipment
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Golf clubs, 1 putter per student (or pair)
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Golf balls, 2 per student
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Tennis balls, 1 per student
Instructions to Class
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After you drop the ball from the bridge of your
nose, hold your posture.
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If the ball does not hit the ball or the line,
readjust your posture and redrop the ball to check on your new setup.
Student Option
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After 5 reps, work with a partner
Student Success Goal
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10 reps with correct form, the dropped ball
landing on the ball or the putting line 7 of 10 times.
To reduce difficulty
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Student may drop a tennis ball
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Have golfer work with a partner
To increase difficulty
Lessons
Lesson 5
