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Your first lesson
1. Warm-up & Stretching (5-10 minutes)
• Objective: Loosen up muscles, prevent injury, and get mentally prepared.
• Activities:
• Dynamic stretches (focus on shoulders, wrists, hips, and legs).
• Gentle swings without a ball to loosen up.
Lesson 2-32. Grip, Stance, and Posture (10 minutes)
• Objective: Ensure the student has a solid foundation before progressing to swing techniques.
• Teaching Points:
• Grip: Demonstrate the proper grip (neutral, strong, and weak variations). Focus on how the hands should hold the club.
• Stance: Teach how feet should be positioned, shoulder-width apart for balance.
• Posture: Show proper spine tilt and knee flexion. Ensure they bend from the hips, not the waist.
Practice: Have students practice grip, stance, and posture repeatedly with various clubs.
Lesson 4-103. Basic Swing Mechanics (15 minutes)
• Objective: Develop a smooth and consistent golf swing.
Teaching Points:
• Backswing: Focus on the takeaway (smooth, controlled movement). Hands should stay connected to the body.
• Downswing: Teach the concept of shifting weight and maintaining balance.
• Follow-through: Emphasize finishing the swing fully, with balance.
Drills:
• Use half-swings to focus on mechanics.
• Mirror drills to check positions.
Practice: Hit shots focusing on one aspect (e.g., proper weight shift).
4. Short Game (Chipping & Putting) (20 minutes)
• Objective: Build confidence around the green.
• Chipping:
• Grip & Stance: Slightly open stance with weight shifted to the front foot.
• Swing: Short backswing, limited wrist action, focus on striking down on the ball.
• Drills: Chip to a target, focusing on control and distance.
• Putting:
• Grip & Stance: Teach the “pendulum” motion with the putter.
• Drills: Use distance-control drills (putting to different lengths).
Practice: Alternate between chipping and putting to simulate real scenarios.
