SESSION 2 PUTTING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE CHIPPING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE

SESSION 2 PUTTING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE CHIPPING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE

SESSION 2 PUTTING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE WHAT IS NEEDED? Golf balls: Either 10 modified golf balls or 10 real golf balls per golfer Clubs: Either a modified game putter or a real putter sized properly for each golfer Other: Appropriate size 6, 7 or 8-iron per golfer Marker cones for safety Alignment aids, such as H cards, canes and straight-edged timber pieces KEY TEACHING POINTS ALIGNMENT: Shoulders, hips, knees & feet parallel STANCE: feet just less than shoulder width POSTURE: bow from hips, flex knees SESSION PLAN 1 Introduce and demonstrate correct body aim (see p25). 2 Get golfers to practice lining up using the aids at their putting station (coach sets up prior to session). 3 Golfers to make practice putts then each have 3 shots at the hole from no more than 3 feet away count number of successful putts (think safety!). 4 Bring golfers back together and demonstrate how to stand properly using prompts from PGA L1 What to Coach card (see p25). 5 Golfers go back to their putting stations and all go through the set-up routine together with the coach calling the prompts. Repeat 3 times. 6 Golfers take 3 to 5 putts each on their own and keep score (think safety!) 24

SESSION 2 PUTTING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE POSTURE & STANCE Standing tall with feet together and the arms out in front of the chest with the club shaft parallel to the ground, bend forward from the hips. Your back should remain fairly straight, but not tight. As the club head reaches the floor, allow the knees to flex slightly. Take a small step with each foot to the side, to create balance & comfort. The feet will be a little narrower than shoulder width. Your chin should be slightly raised from your chest. RULE & ETIQUETTE Rule: The player s responsibilities Etiquette: Safety on the course Devise a procedure to create posture at the address position BODY ALIGNMENT Your shoulders, hips, knees and feet should ideally be parallel to the ball to target line. (This encourages the correct shape of swing). Give the railway line analogue. Address using alignment aids 25

PUTTING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE NAVIGATOR ACTIVITY Place 4 balls approximately a putter s length from the hole or target. Players attempt to hole each putt from the 4 positions. If successful increase the length of the putts for the next game. If played in teams players can start at a point and move around clockwise. W N E S 26

PUTTING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE NAVIGATOR EQUIPMENT Marker cones Putters Balls SAFETY POINTS Players stay at least 3 metres behind the player who is hitting Ensure only putting stroke is used KEY TEACHING POINTS Alignment Shoulders, hips, knees and feet parallel Stance Feet just less than shoulder width Posture Bow from hips, flex knees EASIER Stand closer to hole Allow for more attempts missed Use target such as hoop instead of hole HARDER Stand further from hole If a player misses they return to the start Play on a slope 27

PUTTING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE SLALOM ACTIVITY Place marker cones a short distance apart on the putting green as shown opposite. Players try to putt through the course in the least number of strokes possible. If played in teams take alternate shots and the team with the lowest score wins. 28

PUTTING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE SLALOM EQUIPMENT Marker cones Putters Balls SAFETY POINTS Ensure all players stay in safe area without a club when it is not their turn Ensure only putting stroke is used KEY TEACHING POINTS Alignment Shoulders, hips, knees and feet parallel Stance Feet just less than shoulder width Posture Bow from hips, flex knees EASIER Wider gates Fewer gates HARDER Narrower gates Increase number of gates Create hazards or out of bounce areas with a penalty shot 29

SESSION 2 CHIPPING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE SESSION PLAN 1 Introduce and demonstrate the correct address position for chipping, including ball position (see p31). 2 Golfers go to their chipping station (coach sets up prior to session) and practice chip shot set-up with coach (x 3-5) - gradually reduce coach input. 3 Golfers play 10 shots each from chipping station, focusing on addressing the ball correctly each time. 4 Bring golfers back together and introduce brush the grass. 5 Golfers return to their chipping stations and practice chip shot swing brushing the grass together with coach. 6 Golfers play 10 shots from chipping station, with the focus on brushing the grass. KEY TEACHING POINTS ALIGNMENT: shoulders, hips, knees & feet STANCE: 70% weight on target foot POSTURE: bow from the hips, flex knees 30

SESSION 2 CHIPPING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE BODY ALIGNMENT Your shoulders, hips, knees and feet should ideally be parallel to the ball to target line. (This encourages the correct shape of swing). Give the railway line analogue. Address using alignment aids HOMEWORK What type of shot is a pitch? What clubs are used for this shot? 31

CHIPPING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE BOULES ACTIVITY Place a football (or similar ball) out on the putting surface as the jack. Split the group into small teams. Make sure the jack is placed a suitable distance away from the players. Players then take it in turns to chip their ball as close to the jack as possible. The team with the most balls closest to the jack is the winner. SAFE ZONE 32

CHIPPING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE BOULES EQUIPMENT Marker cones 6, 7 or 8-iron Balls Large ball or object (jack) SAFETY POINTS Ensure all players stay in safe area when it is not their turn Players should leave club in hitting area Club should be swung no higher than waist height KEY TEACHING POINTS Alignment Shoulders, hips, knees and feet parallel Stance 70% weight on target foot Posture Bow from hips, flex knees EASIER Bring the jack closer to the hitting area Give each team their own jack to practice HARDER Move the jack further from the hitting area Introduce hazards to chip over Use a smaller jack 33

CHIPPING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE BULLSEYE ACTIVITY Use cones, tees or a target mat to set up a target in the middle of the putting surface or practice area. Split players into small teams. Players chip their ball into the target area and score points for landing on the various sections of the target. Highest score after a certain amount of balls or time wins. 6 4 2 SAFE ZONE 34

CHIPPING: STANCE, ALIGNMENT, POSTURE BULLSEYE EQUIPMENT Marker cones, tees or target mat 6, 7 or 8-iron Balls SAFETY POINTS Ensure all players stay in safe area when it is not their turn Players should leave club in hitting area Club should be swung no higher than waist height KEY TEACHING POINTS Alignment Shoulders, hips, knees and feet parallel Stance 70% weight on target foot Posture Bow from hips, flex knees EASIER Target placed closer to hitting area Sections on target made bigger HARDER Players move further away from target Sections on target made smaller Sections on target have no scoring 35