Golf, Lift Up And Check

Golf: Lift Up And Check

More Start Golf - Long Game - Set-up

Description

To encourage the pupil to check the club face aim in relation to the hold

Encourage the pupil to take their completed hold of the club then lift the club up to waist height in front of them (1). The front leading edge of the clubface should be vertical and the pupil should check for correct hold (2).

Coaching Points

Golf Start Golf - Long Game - Set-up

Start Golf - Long Game - Set-up

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