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{"linkHref":"drills/Golf//Bowls-Boule.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"page6","pracTitle":"Bowls/Boule","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Split the group into teams and send two teams to each starting point. Give each team a club - for 'bowls' use a putter and for 'boule' use an iron. Give each player one or more balls depending on the size of the group. Give each team a football (or similar ball) to use as a 'jack'.ACTIVITY:The 'jack' is placed a suitable distance away fromt he start point. Players take it in turns to hit their ball as close to the 'jack' as possible until all the balls have been hit. The player closest to the 'jack' scores one point for their team. The team with the most points after a set period of time or number of 'ends' wins."}]
{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises1.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf39","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises1","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises2.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf45","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises2","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Balanced-For-Success.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf107","pracTitle":"Balanced For Success","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop a feel for the correct balance following the posture drillEncourage the pupil to follow the Bow and bounce exercise, then without moving the club or body position excessively, encourage the pupil to rock between the heels (1) and toes (2) to ensure the weight is correctly balanced on the balls of the feet."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Clip-the-Tee-s.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf120121","pracTitle":"Clip the Tee/s","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil use their hand eye coordination to create the correct depth perception and confidence for good ball striking.Encourage the pupil to swing clipping a golf tee out of the ground during the forward swing (1). The tee can be pressed into the ground more as the pupil gains confidence and skill. The smaller target (than the ball) encourages focus and makes the skill seem easier when the larger ball is introduced."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/club-take-back.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"ballback1","pracTitle":"club take back","pracDescription":"Put two balls one behind the other, about 30cm apart.with taking the club back try and push the back ball straight back and lift upnthe club"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Feet-Asleep-Awake.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf118","pracTitle":"Feet Asleep / Awake","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop feel for the correct lower body action during the swing.Encourage the pupil to make their swing imagining that their feet are asleep and steady during the backswing (1) and the rear foot wakes up in the forward swing (2). This is a particularly useful feeling for pupils who have overacting lower body motion in the backswing and little weight shift in the forward swing."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Feet-Together.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf16","pracTitle":"Feet Together","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop a feel for controlled rhythm with good balance.Encourage the pupil to set up ready to hit the ball with the feet together rather than apart at shoulder width (1) apart. Narrowing the base encourages the pupil to swing with control to maintain their balance (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Gate.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf44","pracTitle":"Gate","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop central club face contactPlace 1 or 2 tees either side of the object tee or ball to create a ?gate? for the club to swing through at impact (1). Start with a fairly wide gate, gradually narrowing as the pupil improves their skill. A similar drill is achieved with just one tee on the outside of the ball (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Island-Count-to-Two.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf37","pracTitle":"Island / Count to Two","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to maintain good balance.Encourage the pupil to imagine they are standing on an island. A number of tees / cones etc could be used to mark the island (1). The pupil should swing and hold a balanced position for the count of at least two seconds or until the ball lands (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Over-The-Coin.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf13","pracTitle":"Over The Coin","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to perceive the intended target line and check clubface alignmentEncourage the pupil to place a coin, a short distance in front of the ball (within the pupils peripheral vision) as an intermediate point between the ball and the target (1). The pupil can use this to check alignment during practice (2). On course the pupil can use a piece of grass or a divot to serve the same purpose."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Paint-The-Way.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf71115","pracTitle":"Paint The Way","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to maintain correct alignmentEncourage the pupil to regularly lay a club shaft or other straight line, parallel to the ball to target line to allow them to check both club face aim and parallel body alignment."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Railway-Lines.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf50","pracTitle":"Railway Lines","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to maintain correct alignmentEncourage the pupil to regularly lay a club shaft or other straight line, parallel to the ball to target line to allow them to check both club face aim and parallel body alignment."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Shake-Hands.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf21","pracTitle":"Shake Hands","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to move into the correct positioning during the backswing (back to waist height)Encourage the pupil to imagine shaking hands with someone at the point where the club shaft reaches waist height and parallel to the ground in the backswing (1). The front leading edge of the blade should point vertically (similar to the lift up and check drill in preparation) (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Show-The-Sole.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf119","pracTitle":"Show The Sole","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to check for correct weight distribution in the forward swing.Encourage the pupil to make their normal swing, at first just clipping a tee and check that the sole of the shoe furthest from the target is pointing away from the target at the finish of that swing (1). Later the ball can be introduced (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Stop-Feel-Check.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf128","pracTitle":"Stop / Feel / Check","pracDescription":"To develop the pupil?s ability to feel and perceive the correct backswing position. Encourage the pupil make the backswing movement then hold the position at any point. The pupil should then try to guess what position they are in before looking to see if they are right. The pupil is then allowed to look at that position, make any adjustments necessary to correct any errors and then move to the correct position to feel the difference without looking at it."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Sweet-spot-striker.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"2ball","pracTitle":"Sweet spot striker","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop consistent central contact.Place a ball on the outside of the object ball, leaving enough space to gain centralcontact on the clubface.The player should chip or pitch the ball without hittingthe 2nd ball promoting hand eye co-ordination."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Tee-in-the-middle.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"3tee","pracTitle":"Tee in the middle","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop consistent central contact.Place 3 tees in a row.The player should try and hit away the middle tee without touching the outside"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Thumbs-up.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf48","pracTitle":"Thumbs up","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupilto extend the action toa 3/4 swing.Following ,Brush away,encourage the pupil tohinge or cock the wrists sothe club shaft forms a 90degree angle with the leadarm. (Left arm for a righthanded golfer)"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Trigger-Finger.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf131","pracTitle":"Trigger Finger","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to adopt a correct hold for the long game and pitching.Pupils begin by taking their hold of the club (1). The pupil should be able to point the forefinger of the lower hand straight down (2) and then curl it up again (3) to the shaft as if pulling the trigger of a gun. "},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Exercises/Turn-And-Point.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf32","pracTitle":"Turn And Point","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to rotate their body correctly in order to maintain the extension of the arms in the forward swing.Encourage the pupil to point their arm furthest from the target at the ball with the arm nearest to the target behind their back (1). Make a swing back and forwards holding the forward swing finish position for a few seconds to check that: the arm points at the target the weight is onto the forward leg and the body has turned to face the target (2)."}]
{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Games/Down-The-Middle.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Downmidd","pracTitle":"Down The Middle","pracDescription":"SET-UP:On the practice area, mark out a 'fairway' using cones. Set up a hitting area behind the 'fairway'.ACTIVITY:In turn team members try to hit their ball from the hitting area onto the fairway. Winner is the team with the most balls on the fairway."}]
{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up1.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf14","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up1","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up2.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf39","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up2","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up3.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf40","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up3","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Balanced-For-Success.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"rollfeet","pracTitle":"Balanced For Success","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop a feel for the correct balance following the posture drillEncourage the pupil to follow the Bow and bounce exercise, then without moving the club or body position excessively, encourage the pupil to rock between the heels (1) and toes (2) to ensure the weight is correctly balanced on the balls of the feet."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Bow-and-Balance.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"clubdown","pracTitle":"Bow and Balance","pracDescription":"encourage the pupil to adopt a correct posture routine and good balance for the swingPupils begin by holding the club at waist height and parallel to the ground, looking straight forward (1). Tip from the hips, keeping the back straight, allowing the club to fall until the club reaches the ground (2). Gently soften the knees until the knees are above the middle of the feet (3). The weight should be felt equally on the balls of the feet."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Bow-and-Bounce.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf104","pracTitle":"Bow and Bounce","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to adopt a correct posture routine and good balance for the swingPupils begin by holding the club at waist height and parallel to the ground, looking straight forward (1). Tip from the hips, keeping the back straight, allowing the club to fall until the club reaches the ground (2). Gently soften the knees until the knees are above the middle of the feet (3). The weight should be felt equally on the balls of the feet."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Clap-and-hold.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf18","pracTitle":"Clap and hold","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to get into a correct grip routine andtechnique for the long game.Pupils begin by holding their hands either side of the shaft and then clap theshaft with the palms facing one another. Slide the hand furthest from thetarget down, close the fingers with the thumbs pointing down the centre ofthe shaft, but ensure that the hands are still close together."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Clap-and-Hold.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttgrip","pracTitle":"Clap and Hold","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to get into a correct grip routine and technique for putting.Pupils begin by holding their hands either side of the shaft and then clap the shaft with the palms facing one another (1). Slide the hand furthest from the target down (2), close the fingers with the thumbs pointing down the centre of the shaft, but ensure that the hands are still close together (3)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Coins.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"grip","pracTitle":"Coins","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to check for a correct hold technique.Pupils begin by taking their completed hold of the club (1). Take a coin and place it between the pupil?s thumb and forefinger (2). The pupil should be able to hold a coin between the thumb and forefinger of both hands. The coins should point towards the rear shoulder (3)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Coins.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf133","pracTitle":"Coins","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to check for a correct hold technique.Pupils begin by taking their completed hold of the club (1). Take a coin and place it between the pupil?s thumb and forefinger (2). The pupil should be able to hold a coin between the thumb and forefinger of both hands. The coins should point towards the rear shoulder (3)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Lift-and-check.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"clubup","pracTitle":"Lift and check","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to check the club face aim in relation to the holdEncourage 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)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Lift-Up-And-Check.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf144","pracTitle":"Lift Up And Check","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to check the club face aim in relation to the holdEncourage 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)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Small-Step-Bigger-Step.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf39","pracTitle":"Small Step - Bigger Step","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil adopt the correct stance and ball position for the long game with iron clubsEncourage the pupil to stand with the feet together pointing toward the ball (1), move the foot nearest to the target around a club head width (2). Then move the rear foot to shoulder width (2/3 club head widths) (3) This should position the ball 4-5cm inside the left heel."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Small-Step-Bigger-Step.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"woodstance","pracTitle":"Small Step - Bigger Step","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil adopt the correct stance and ball position for the long game with iron clubsEncourage the pupil to stand with the feet together pointing toward the ball (1), move the foot nearest to the target around a club head width (2). Then move the rear foot to shoulder width (2/3 club head widths) (3) This should position the ball 4-5cm inside the left heel."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Trigger-Finger.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"finger","pracTitle":"Trigger Finger","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to adopt a correct hold for the long game and pitching.Pupils begin by taking their hold of the club (1). The pupil should be able to point the forefinger of the lower hand straight down (2) and then curl it up again (3) to the shaft as if pulling the trigger of a gun. "},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Long-Game-Set-up/Trigger-Finger.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf17","pracTitle":"Trigger Finger","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to adopt a correct hold for the long game and pitching.Pupils begin by taking their hold of the club (1). The pupil should be able to point the forefinger of the lower hand straight down (2) and then curl it up again (3) to the shaft as if pulling the trigger of a gun. "}]
{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises1.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf34","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises1","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises2.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf35","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises2","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises3.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf36","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises3","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises4.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf41","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises4","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises5.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf41","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises5","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises6.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf9","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises6","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises7.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf9","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises7","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Arms-and-Shoulders.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"handputt","pracTitle":"Arms and Shoulders","pracDescription":"To encourage the player to get a feel for the correct putting strokePlayers begin by clapping their hands together (1) and swing using the arms and shoulders (2). Lower body should remain steady. This gives a feel of using the correct motion rather than the wrists and lower body."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Arms-and-Shoulders.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf7","pracTitle":"Arms and Shoulders","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Arms-and-Shoulders.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf7","pracTitle":"Arms and Shoulders","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to get a feel for the correct putting strokePupils begin by clapping their hands together (1) and swing using the arms and shoulders (2). Lower body should remain steady. This gives a feel of using the correct motion rather than the wrists and lower body."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Chalk-Line.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf40","pracTitle":"Chalk Line","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to habit form the correct aim of the putter face and perceive the target line.Using a chalk line or line of tees towards the hole / target (1), encourage the pupil to monitor the path of the stroke and the positioning of the blade at the finish of the stroke to help control direction (2)"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Clap-and-hold.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf8","pracTitle":"Clap and hold","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to get into a correct grip routine andtechnique for putting.Pupils begin by holding their hands either side of the shaft and then clap the shaftwith the palms facing one another. Slide the hand furthest from the target down,close the fingers with the thumbs pointing down the centre of the shaft, butensure that the hands are still close together."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Clap-and-Hold.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf37","pracTitle":"Clap and Hold","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to get into a correct grip routine and technique for putting. Pupils begin by holding their hands either side of the shaft and then clap the shaft with the palms facing one another (1). Slide the hand furthest from the target down (2), close the fingers with the thumbs pointing down the centre of the shaft, but ensure that the hands are still close together (3)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Eye-drops.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"nose","pracTitle":"Eye drops","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Eye-Drops.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"nose","pracTitle":"Eye Drops","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to get into a correct posture for putting and encourage good eye alignment.Encourage the pupil to set up ready to hit the ball then take a ball and place in between the eyes (1). Drop the ball; it should land near to the players golf ball showing the eyes are directly over the line of the ball (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Eye-Drops.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf14","pracTitle":"Eye Drops","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to get into a correct posture for putting and encourage good eye alignment.Encourage the pupil to set up ready to hit the ball then take a ball and place in between the eyes (1). Drop the ball; it should land near to the player?s golf ball showing the eyes are directly over the line of the ball (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Gate.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"clubcent","pracTitle":"Gate","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop central club face contactPlace 1 or 2 tees either side of the object tee or ball to create a 'gate' for the club to swing through at impact (1). Start with a fairly wide gate, gradually narrowing as the pupil improves their skill. A similar drill is achieved with just one tee on the outside of the ball (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Hit-the-T.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"pegputt1","pracTitle":"Hit the T","pracDescription":"This will allow the pupil to focus on a maller target than a golf hole. This should increase their alingment. Pupils should be encouraged to aim at a smaller target during practice, so in real play their confidence is increased."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Hot-the-T.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"pegputt1","pracTitle":"Hot the T","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Ladders.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf51","pracTitle":"Ladders","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Lemmings.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"toedge","pracTitle":"Lemmings","pracDescription":"Try and putt the ball as close the the edge of the green without rolling on to the fringe"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Line-Up-The-Names.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf22","pracTitle":"Line Up The Names","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil obtain correct club face aimUsing the manufacturers name on the ball as an arrow or line, pupils point the ball in the direction they intend to start the ball on (1) and aim the putter at right angles to this line. Pupils may find it useful to use a black marker pen to accentuate the line. (2)"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Look-At-The-Target.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf30","pracTitle":"Look At The Target","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to use their imagination to develop a feel for putting distance control.Encourage pupils to prepare to hit a medium distance putt to a target. (1) Prior to hitting the putt, encourage the pupils to look to up at the target. (2) Whilst continuing to look directly at the target, swing and stroke the putt. (3)"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/No-peeking.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf30","pracTitle":"No peeking","pracDescription":"To encourage thepupil to maintain asteady head position.Place a coin or ballmarker under the balland encourage the pupilto continue to look at thecoin after the ball hasbeen struck.Thisencourages consistentswing path and contact."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/One-step-Two-step.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttstance","pracTitle":"One step - Two step","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/One-Step-Two-Step.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttstance","pracTitle":"One Step - Two Step","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to adopt a correct stance and ball position for putting.Pupils begin by standing with their feet together pointing toward the ball (1), move the foot nearest to the target 1 club head towards the target (2), Move the foot furthest from the target two-club heads from the target (3)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Path-Finder.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"pegclubput","pracTitle":"Path Finder","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Path-Finder.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"pegclubput","pracTitle":"Path Finder","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to monitor the correct path of the strokeLay a club shaft on the ground and swing the putter above it (1). The blade should stay on top or slightly inside the shaft during the backstroke (2) and on top and square to the shaft in the forward swing (3). "},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Path-Finder.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf27","pracTitle":"Path Finder","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to monitor the correct path of the strokeLay a club shaft on the ground and swing the putter above it (1). The blade should stay on top or slightly inside the shaft during the backstroke (2) and on top and square to the shaft in the forward swing (3). "},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Push-Putt.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf33","pracTitle":"Push Putt","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop the feeling of a square club face through impact to a finishEncourage the pupil to set up less that 1 putters length from the hole (1). Without a back stroke push the putter forwards and the ball into the hole (2). Hold the finish position with the putter face above the hole (3). "},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Push-Putt.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf24","pracTitle":"Push Putt","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop the feeling of a square club face through impact to a finishEncourage the pupil to set up less that 1 putters length from the hole (1). Without a back stroke push the putter forwards and the ball into the hole (2). Hold the finish position with the putter face above the hole (3). "},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Rolling.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf57","pracTitle":"Rolling","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Rolling.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf57","pracTitle":"Rolling","pracDescription":"? To encourage the pupil to develop a feel for basic distance control when putting.Pupils practice rolling the ball towards a target as if playing bowls to develop a feel for the length of swing to achieve the distance required. (1) A development could see the players putting with one hand only (the hand furthest from the target) to develop a similar feel. (2)"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Rolling.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"throwputt","pracTitle":"Rolling","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop a feel for basic distance control when putting.Pupils practice rolling the ball towards a target as if playing bowls to develop a feel for the length of swing to achieve the distance required. (1) A development could see the players putting with one hand only (the hand furthest from the target) to develop a similar feel. (2)"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Spot-the-Break.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf4","pracTitle":"Spot the Break","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil use a spot to aim at when ?reading? sloping putts.Encourage the pupils to imagine the intended line of the putt taking into account the slope of the green and intended speed (1). The pupils should pick a spot on the green at the point that they think the ball will start breaking toward the hole and mark it with a ball marker (2). Pupils can then practice putting towards the marker and monitor the results."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Spot-The-Break.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf23","pracTitle":"Spot The Break","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil use a spot to aim at when ?reading? sloping putts.Encourage the pupils to imagine the intended line of the putt taking into account the slope of the green and intended speed (1). The pupils should pick a spot on the green at the point that they think the ball will start breaking toward the hole and mark it with a ball marker (2). Pupils can then practice putting towards the marker and monitor the results."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Tee-on-face.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"pegputt","pracTitle":"Tee on face","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Tee-on-face.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"pegputt","pracTitle":"Tee on face","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to maintain a square clubface throughout the strokeUsing Blu-Tack or plastcine affix a golf tee onto the putter face, near the centre of the blade (1). Encourage the pupil to swing the putter above a club shaft (or other straight line) to monitor the clubface position throughout the stroke (2, 3)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Tee-on-Face.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf16","pracTitle":"Tee on Face","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to maintain a square clubface throughout the strokeUsing Blu-Tack or plastcine affix a golf tee onto the putter face, near the centre of the blade (1). Encourage the pupil to swing the putter above a club shaft (or other straight line) to monitor the clubface position throughout the stroke (2, 3)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Tick-Tock-Tees.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf59","pracTitle":"Tick - Tock Tees","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop consistent rhythm to the stroke and control the distance.Set a number of tees equal distance either side of the ball (3 either side). (1) Use the tees to mark the ?tick? and ?tock? of the stroke (2/3) The pupil should develop the equal rhythm and feel for a shorter stroke for shorter putts and a longer stroke for longer putts. This could be used in conjunction with the One past the next drill."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Tracks.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttswing","pracTitle":"Tracks","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to create good body alignment and club path?Place 2 shafts parallel to the aim line either side of the ball to target line (1), the pupil should check their body lines are parallel to those lines (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Tracks.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf47","pracTitle":"Tracks","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Exercises/Tracks.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf47","pracTitle":"Tracks","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to create good body alignment and club path?Place 2 shafts parallel to the aim line either side of the ball to target line (1), the pupil should check their body lines are parallel to those lines (2)."}]
{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Start-Golf-Putting-Games1.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"4peg","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Putting-Games1","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Start-Golf-Putting-Games2.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf1","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Putting-Games2","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Start-Golf-Putting-Games3.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf5","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Putting-Games3","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Start-Golf-Putting-Games4.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf5","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Putting-Games4","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Around-the-Clock.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Timekeeper","pracTitle":"Around the Clock","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Mark out one or more 'clockfaces' using suitable markers. Place a marker at the centre of each 'clockface'. Split the group into teams and send each team to a 'clockface'. Teams line up at 1 o'clock. Give each team one club and give each player one ball.ACTIVITY:The first player putts the ball towards the target. If they hit the target the team moves onto 2 o'clock but if they miss they stay at 1 o'clock. The second player putts, then the second, then the third and so on. Teams cannot move round until they hit the target. The first team that makes it round to 12 o'clock wins."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Bullseye.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"page3","pracTitle":"Bullseye","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Mark out one or more Bullseyes using chalk, string, hoops or other suitable markers. Mark out hitting areas and safe areas for non-hitters. Split the group into teams and spread them around the bullseyes. Place one club and some balls in each hitting area.ACTIVITY:Players try to get the ball close to the centre of the target. Points are scored depending on where the ball finishes."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Cliffhanger.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Cliffhang","pracTitle":"Cliffhanger","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Place a line of string/chalk line/line of tees etc or use the edge of the putting Green as a target line.ACTIVITY:Players putt to get the ball as near to the target line as possible without 'going over the cliff'. Teams can have a set number of balls; the winner could be the team with the greater number of balls within a set area close to the target."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Happy-Landings.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Happyland","pracTitle":"Happy Landings","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Teams line up with a row of markers/tees in front of themPlace a hoop at end of each rowPlace cones or tees at set distances away from the hoops.ACTIVITY:The first player in each team attempts to chip the ball from the tee closest to the hoop (landing) into the hoop. If successful the next team player attempts to chip the ball into the hoop from the next tee continuing until the team has done so from all tees. If any attempts are unsuccessful the next player has to go back to the start."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Ladders.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Ladders","pracTitle":"Ladders","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Divide the group into teams, each player is given a ball. Each team starts from a set position marked out by the leader.ACTIVITY:Players putt their first ball 2/3 meters away then attempts to putt each subsequent ball so that it travels past the next until all are in a row. Ideally each ball should be equally spaced from the previous. This can be done as a team game, using more balls."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Ladders.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf51","pracTitle":"Ladders","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop consistent rhythm to the strokeand control the distance.Pupils attempt to hole 4 consecutive putts from varying distances.The ballsshould be a regular distance apart to encourage the pupil to makeadjustments for the distance of each putt."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Navigator.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"cart08","pracTitle":"Navigator","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Place 4 balls approximately a putter?s length from the target/hole at North, South, East and West points.ACTIVITY:Each player attempts to hole/hit the target with each ball in turn until all are holed. When all 4 are holed, place balls a putters length and a grip length from the hole and so on. Team players can start at each point and move round clockwise."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Navigator.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"clock","pracTitle":"Navigator","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Place 4 balls approximately a putter?s length from the target/hole at North, South, East and West points.ACTIVITY:Each player attempts to hole/hit the target with each ball in turn until all are holed. When all 4 are holed, place balls a putters length and a grip length from the hole and so on. Team players can start at each point and move round clockwise."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Overtake.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"overtake","pracTitle":"Overtake","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Overtake.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"overtake","pracTitle":"Overtake","pracDescription":"? To encourage the pupil to develop consistent rhythm to the stroke and control the distance.Pupils begin by attempting to hit a 5-6 pace putt, away from a hole, paying attention to the length and pace of the stroke. (1) Pupils then attempt to hit 4 additional putts past the previous by keeping the pace of the stroke similar but extending the length of the stroke. (2) A successful effort will see the balls equally spaced. When this is roughly achieved, putt back to the hole. (3)"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Penalty-Shoot-Out.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Penaltyshoot","pracTitle":"Penalty Shoot Out","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Set up first player 1 putter length from the hole/target.ACTIVITY:Players play in 'sudden death' format starting 1 putter length from the hole/target and drop out when they miss. When all have played from 1 putter length move players back to 2 putters lengths etc until 1 player remains. The set-up can be duplicated on more holes if required."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Sharp-shooter.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"sharp","pracTitle":"Sharp shooter","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Sharp-Shooter.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"sharp","pracTitle":"Sharp Shooter","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Place two tees or markers 6to10cm apart on a putting green or other putting surface. For team activity place several sets of tees around the putting green / surfaceACTIVITY:Players attempt to score a goal by rolling the ball through the gates made by the tees or markers 'scoring a goal'. Players can play in teams of up to four and take puts alternately, working their way round the green."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Simon-says.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"page16","pracTitle":"Simon says","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Slalom.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Slalom","pracTitle":"Slalom","pracDescription":"SET-UP:An extension of Sharp Shooter using a course of goals. Place tees / markers 6 - 10 cm apart around the putting green / surface. Tees / markers can be different colours for each gate.ACTIVITY:Players negotiate the course in the least number of strokes. Teams can take alternate shots, the team with the least number of strokes is the winner."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Snake.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Snake","pracTitle":"Snake","pracDescription":"EQUIPMENT:Tees or cones, putters, ballsACTIVITY:In teams, players take turns to try and putt the ball alongthe course trying not to touch either side of the ?snake?until they have reached the end of the course. If aplayer?s ball goes outside of the ?snake? they must returnto the start.The winning team is the first to reach theend of their ?snake?.CHANGES Easier: ? Wider ?snake?.Harder: ? Narrower ?snake?."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Step-Back.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Stepback","pracTitle":"Step Back","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Place 3 balls at 1,2 and 3 putter's lengths from the hole/target and place a ball marker next to each one.ACTIVITY:Starting with the ball nearest to the hole/target players attempt to putt the ball into the hole moving onto the next when successful.Winner is the first to hole all 3 in a row. Teams of three or pairs can take turns alternately, or players can play individually."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Through-the-Gate.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf9","pracTitle":"Through the Gate","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Putting-Games/Through-The-Gate.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf9","pracTitle":"Through The Gate","pracDescription":"To encourage central contact on the putter face at impact. Position 2 golf tees just a little wider than the putter blade, creating a ?gate? (1). The player should be able to stroke putts without hitting the ?gate? (2)."}]
{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises1.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"chipgrip","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises1","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises2.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf11","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises2","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises3.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf12","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises3","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises4.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf12","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises4","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises5.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf25","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises5","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises6.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf27","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises6","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises7.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf28","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises7","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises8.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf38","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises8","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to adopt a correct stance and ball position for pitching.Encourage the pupil to stand with the feet together, pointing toward the ball. (1) Pupils should then move the feet equal distance either side of the ball so the outsides of the feet are as wide as the shoulders, the ball in the centre of the stance. (2)"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises9.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf7","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises9","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises10.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf7","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises10","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises11.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"slide","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises11","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises12.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"slide","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises12","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises13.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stance","pracTitle":"Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises13","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/A-Trick-up-the-Sleeve.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf75","pracTitle":"A Trick up the Sleeve","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/A-Trick-Up-The-Sleeve.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf75","pracTitle":"A Trick Up The Sleeve","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to maintain firm wrists throughout the stroke.Encourage the pupil to prepare as normal for chipping then slide the remainder of the handle under the cuff of a sweater or hold firmly against the forearm, of the arm nearest to the target (1). When making the stroke this relationship should be maintained (2). Many pupils tend to use the wrists to attempt to ?scoop? the ball into the air rather than using a descending blow with the wrists firm. Be sure to explain to the pupils that this is a drill only and is illegal to use when playing."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Ball-Under-Heel.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"ballheel","pracTitle":"Ball Under Heel","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop a feel for correct weight distributionEncourage the pupil to set up ready to hit the ball then place a ball beneath the heel of the foot furthest from the target to encourage the pupil to place more weight on the leg nearest to the target (1). This position should be maintained throughout the stroke (2). If the pupil consistently struggles with this skill get them to raise the rear heel above the ball and keep it in this position throughout the stroke (3)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Ball-Under-Heel.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf90","pracTitle":"Ball Under Heel","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop a feel for correct weight distributionEncourage the pupil to set up ready to hit the ball then place a ball beneath the heel of the foot furthest from the target to encourage the pupil to place more weight on the leg nearest to the target (1). This position should be maintained throughout the stroke (2). If the pupil consistently struggles with this skill get them to raise the rear heel above the ball and keep it in this position throughout the stroke (3)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Brush.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"2peg","pracTitle":"Brush","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop the correct angle of attack and contact.Encourage the pupil to make a number of rehearsal swings brushing the grass opposite and forwards of the ball (1). This brushing of the grass should then be repeated with the ball in the way (2). "},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Brush-the-Grass.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf92","pracTitle":"Brush the Grass","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Brush-The-Grass.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf92","pracTitle":"Brush The Grass","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop the correct angle of attack and contact.Encourage the pupil to make a number of rehearsal swings brushing the grass opposite and forwards of the ball (1). This brushing of the grass should then be repeated with the ball in the way (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Clap-and-Hold.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttgrip","pracTitle":"Clap and Hold","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to get into a correct grip routine and technique for putting.Pupils begin by holding their hands either side of the shaft and then clap the shaft with the palms facing one another (1). Slide the hand furthest from the target down (2), close the fingers with the thumbs pointing down the centre of the shaft, but ensure that the hands are still close together (3)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Clap-and-hold-down.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf19","pracTitle":"Clap and hold down","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to get into a correct grip routine and technique for chipping. Pupils begin by holding their hands either side of the shaft and then clap the shaft with the palms facing one another. Slide the hand furthest from the target down, close the fingers with the thumbs pointing down the centre of the shaft, but ensure that the hands are still close together."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Clock-swings.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf129","pracTitle":"Clock swings","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Clock-Swings.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf129","pracTitle":"Clock Swings","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop a feel for controlling the length of the swing to control the length of the ball flightEncourage the pupil to imagine they are stood within a clock face and that they should swing their hands and arms level with 8o?clock ? 4 o? clock, 9 o?clock ? 3 o? clock etc (1). Pupils should monitor the consistency of the distance of ball flight."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/club-behind.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf10","pracTitle":"club behind","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop the correct angle of attack and contactEncourage the pupil to set up ready to hit the ball then place another club shaft around a foot behind the object ball (1). This should encourage good ball contact, as the pupil will be required to strike downwards and discourage a ?scooping? action (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Club-Behind.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf93","pracTitle":"Club Behind","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop the correct angle of attack and contactEncourage the pupil to set up ready to hit the ball then place another club shaft around a foot behind the object ball (1). This should encourage good ball contact, as the pupil will be required to strike downwards and discourage a ?scooping? action (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Coins.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf133","pracTitle":"Coins","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to check for a correct hold technique.Pupils begin by taking their completed hold of the club (1). Take a coin and place it between the pupil?s thumb and forefinger (2). The pupil should be able to hold a coin between the thumb and forefinger of both hands. The coins should point towards the rear shoulder (3)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Drop-the-shaft.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf20","pracTitle":"Drop the shaft","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to address the ball in the correct position.Encourage the pupil to prepare to hit the shot, then drop the club from their hands. The club should fall and hit the inside of the front thigh if the hands were positioned correctly in relation to the body."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Equal-steps.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf139","pracTitle":"Equal steps","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Equal-Steps.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf139","pracTitle":"Equal Steps","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Feet-Forward.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf15","pracTitle":"Feet Forward","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil limit lower body motion when chipping.Following the stance drill, encourage the pupil to turn both feet so that they point 30% towards the target, or so the body turns to face the target more (1). This discourages weight shift in the swing and enables a better perception of the target (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Feet-Forward.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf69","pracTitle":"Feet Forward","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil limit lower body motion when chipping.Following the stance drill, encourage the pupil to turn both feet so that they point 30% towards the target, or so the body turns to face the target more (1). This discourages weight shift in the swing and enables a better perception of the target (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Hold-a-Fiver.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"papergrip","pracTitle":"Hold a Fiver","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Hold-a-Fiver.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"papergrip","pracTitle":"Hold a Fiver","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to link hands to work as a unit.Place a ?5.00 note or a piece of paper between the lifeline of the upper hand and the thumb of the lower hand (1). The pupil should be able to complete a swing without the paper falling out if they are holding the club correctly (2). "},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Peg-in-the-top.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"teeintop","pracTitle":"Peg in the top","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to maintain firm wrists throughout the stroke.Encourage the pupil to prepare as normal for chipping, keeping the tee as close to their leading wrist as possible.This should assist the pupil from preventing them from scooping the ball rather than using a descending low with the wrists firm."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Point-the-Way.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf71","pracTitle":"Point the Way","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Point-The-Way.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf71","pracTitle":"Point The Way","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to check the clubface aim.Lay a club shaft, or other straight line, parallel to the aim line and encourage the pupil to check that the bottom leading edge is at right angles to the ball to target line (1). When setting up with the ball towards the rear of the stance, many pupils tend to have the blade open (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/'Shelves'.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf129","pracTitle":"'Shelves'","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop feel for controlling the length of the swing in order to control the length of the ball flightEncourage the pupil to imagine a number of ?shelves? at various heights relating to body parts: e.g. level with the thighs, waist, navel, chest and shoulders (1). The pupils should practice swinging the hands level with each of these shelves (in the back / forward swing) and monitor the distance of ball flight (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/'Spot-On'-Landings.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf60","pracTitle":"'Spot On' Landings","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to focus on their intending land point when chipping.Place a circle of tees, hoop etc around one to two paces onto the green. Encourage the pupils to start by throwing the ball underarm to develop the feel for the required distance then move onto a chipping club and encourage the pupils to land in this circle and monitor how often they hit the land point and to the roll distance with created with various clubs."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/'Spot-On'-Landings.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"throw","pracTitle":"'Spot On' Landings","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to focus on their intending land point when chipping.Place a circle of tees, hoop etc around one to two paces onto the green. Encourage the pupils to start by throwing the ball underarm to develop the feel for the required distance then move onto a chipping club and encourage the pupils to land in this circle and monitor how often they hit the land point and to the roll distance with created with various clubs."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Trick-up-the-sleeve.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf26","pracTitle":"Trick up the sleeve","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to maintain firm wrists throughout the stroke.Encourage the pupil to prepare as normal for chipping then slide the remainder of the handle under the cuff of a sweater or hold firmly against the forearm, of the arm nearest to the target (1). When making the stroke this relationship should be maintained (2). Many pupils tend to use the wrists to attempt to ?scoop? the ball into the air rather than using a descending blow with the wrists firm. Be sure to explain to the pupils that this is a drill only and is illegal to use when playing."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Turn-and-point.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf31","pracTitle":"Turn and point","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to rotate their body correctly in order to maintain the extension of the arms in the forward swing.Encourage the pupil to point their arm furthest from the target at the ball with the arm nearest to the target behind their back. Make a half swing back and forwards holding the forward swing finish position for a few seconds to check that the arm points at the target, the weight is onto the forward leg, and the body has turned to face the target."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Umbrella.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf52","pracTitle":"Umbrella","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to develop a feel for correct weight distributionPlace an umbrella or old club shaft in the ground next to the pupil?s leg that is nearest the target (1). The pupil should make the stroke keeping the hip and leg next to the umbrella / shaft (2). This should encourage steady weight distribution throughout the stroke."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Under-the-Bench.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf6","pracTitle":"Under the Bench","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to imagine the correct action & technique for chippingEncourage the pupil to imagine that they need to hit the ball under an imaginary bench (1). This requires the correct preparation and action (e.g. downwards contact) "},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Under-the-Bench.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"mad","pracTitle":"Under the Bench","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Under-The-Bench.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"mad","pracTitle":"Under The Bench","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to imagine the correct action & technique for chippingEncourage the pupil to imagine that they need to hit the ball under an imaginary bench (1). This requires the correct preparation and action (e.g. downwards contact) "},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Exercises/Under-The-Bench.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"stGolf72","pracTitle":"Under The Bench","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to imagine the correct action & technique for chippingEncourage the pupil to imagine that they need to hit the ball under an imaginary bench (1). This requires the correct preparation and action (e.g. downwards contact) "}]
{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Games/Bullseye-Chipping-Pitching.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"bullseye","pracTitle":"Bullseye Chipping / Pitching","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Use tees/cones to set up a bullseye around a hole/target preferably in the centre of the putting green. Split pupils into teams and space equally along the same side of the Target so that they are playing in roughly the same direction.ACTIVITY:Players chip into the target scoring points for various sections of the target. Highest score after a certain amount of shots/time wins."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Games/Island-Hopper.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Islandhop","pracTitle":"Island Hopper","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Place a number of 'islands' on the practice area using hoops, cones etc. Divide players into teams.ACTIVITY:The first player in each team attempts to chip the ball from the tee onto the island. If successful the whole team move to that island and the next player in the team then attempts to chip the ball onto the next island.If a player misses then the next player tries until one member of the team has been successful."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Games/Jockey's-Revenge.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Jockey","pracTitle":"Jockey's Revenge","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Set out a series of 'jumps' using marker cones. Use a cone to mark the beginning of the course. Mark out a safe area for non-hitters. Split the group into teams. Line the teams up at the starting point. Give the player at the front of the line a club and a ball.ACTIVITY:Players try to get over the 'jumps' in turn. Players have to clear each fence and land before the next to move onto the next fence. When all players have been over the 'jumps' team sits down. The first team to be sitting down wins."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Games/Sector-Ball.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Sectorball","pracTitle":"Sector Ball","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Split the group into teams. Mark out sectors using string chalk or other suitable markers. Mark out a hitting area within each sector and a safe area for non-hitters. Give each team one iron and a ball to share.ACTIVITY:Players take it in turns to try and land th ball in the opposing team's sector. All players must stand outside their sector when th opposing team is playing. A point is scored if the ball lands in the opposing team's sector. The team with the most number of points after a specific number of hits or set period of time wins."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Start-Golf-Short-Game-Games/Soft-Landing.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Softland","pracTitle":"Soft Landing","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Mark a line on the landing area using string, tees, markers, cones, etc. Mark out a hitting areaMark out a safe area for non-hitters.ACTIVITY:In turn players attempt to pitch the ball so that it stops as close to the line as possible. Award 5,3,1 points for the best 3 shots."}]
{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/Tips1.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"backswi","pracTitle":"Tips1","pracDescription":"Bring club back and hold when pointing"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/Tips2.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"rackback","pracTitle":"Tips2","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/Tips3.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"rackback","pracTitle":"Tips3","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/Tips4.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"session1","pracTitle":"Tips4","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/Tips5.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"session1","pracTitle":"Tips5","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/Ball-Flight.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"angflight","pracTitle":"Ball Flight","pracDescription":"This tip demonstrates how each club should have a different flight angle.Place a p-wedge, 7 iron and a 3 iron on the grond with the club face facing the sky. Gently stand on the club face. There should be a noticable difference between the p-wedge and 3 iron."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/Brush-Away.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf43","pracTitle":"Brush Away","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to gain the correct feel for the first move away of the club into the backswing.Encourage the pupil to place a golf tee or second ball opposite the foot furthest from the target, just inside of the ball to target line (1). The player should be able to brush this object away by keeping the club head generally close to the ground in the first stages of the backswing (2)."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/Eye-drops.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"nose","pracTitle":"Eye drops","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/Hold-a-Fiver.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"papergrip","pracTitle":"Hold a Fiver","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/HOLDING-THE-CLUBS.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"gripstart","pracTitle":"HOLDING THE CLUBS","pracDescription":"Ask players to stand side on to an intended target with armsoutstretched.The hand that is nearest to the target is placed at the top of theclub (i.e. nearest to the end of the black grip).The hand furthest away from the target is placed underneath thehand at the top, still remaining on the black grip part of the club,with the hands close together. Alternatively, the throwing palmshould face the target and be nearest the clubhead."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/Hot-the-T.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"pegputt1","pracTitle":"Hot the T","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/Introduction-clubs.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"introclub","pracTitle":"Introduction clubs","pracDescription":"THE CLUBSActivators should highlight the differences between the bluechipping clubs and the red putters. Putters are for use ongreens or shorter grass areas to roll the ball and chipping clubsare designed to make the ball fly in the air towards theintended target."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/One-step-Two-step.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttstance","pracTitle":"One step - Two step","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/Swinging-the-club.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"tictoc","pracTitle":"Swinging the club","pracDescription":"SWINGING THE CLUBSTo enhance safety and assist play, clubs should need to be swung above waist height onthe back swing or follow-through.To understand how far to swing the club in order to hit the ball the required distanceencourage players to firstly play games by rolling (putting games) or throwing (chippinggames) the ball (see Treasure Island.)Always encourage players to have a practice (rehearsal) swing in order to ?brush? theground with the club before introducing the ball."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tips/Tee-on-face.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"pegputt","pracTitle":"Tee on face","pracDescription":""}]
{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Chipping-Games/Boule.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Boule","pracTitle":"Boule","pracDescription":"This game can be played in any open area. Use markers to identify a start point for each teamSplit the group into teams (preferably of even numbers). Give each group one iron. Give each player 2,3 or 4 balls (players should mark their balls to tell them from others in the group. Give each group a yellow ball / football / cone to be used as the ?jack?ACTIVITY:Leaders place the 'jack' a suitable distance away from the start pointPlayers take it in turn to chip their balls as close to the 'jack' as possible until all the balls have been hit. The player closest to the 'jack'? scores one point for every ball that is closer than any of his/her opponents. The player with the most points after a set period of time or number of 'ends' wins."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Chipping-Games/Bullseye-Chip-.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Bulleyechip","pracTitle":"Bullseye Chip.","pracDescription":"OBJECTIVE:Chip the ball in the air to hit the target.The ball scores where it first touches theground.SCORING:Landing:Inside the Blue Cones 5 pointsInside the Yellow Cones 3 pointsInside the Green Cones 1 pointEach player of the team has one attempt at this game."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Chipping-Games/Chipping-challenge.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"chiptest","pracTitle":"Chipping challenge","pracDescription":"Each team is divided into 4 groups and begins inone of the bays.Each player takes it in turn to try and land a ball inthe scoring zone for his or her bay.Each player has 2 attempts in each bay beforetheir group moves along to the next bay.Total number of points per bay are addedtogether for all 4 groups to make the total scorefor the team."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Chipping-Games/Grand-National.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"chip3","pracTitle":"Grand National","pracDescription":"SET-UPSet out a series of ?jumps? using marker conesUse a cone to mark the beginning of the course Mark out a safe area for non-hittersSplit the group into teamsLine the teams up at the starting pointGive the player at the front of the line a club and a ballACTIVITYPlayers try to get over the ?jumps? in turnPlayers have to clear each fence and land before the next to move onto the next fenceWhen all players have been over the ?jumps? team sits downThe first team to be sitting down wins"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Chipping-Games/High-five.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Highfive","pracTitle":"High five","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Three zones are marked up a wall numbered one, three and five. Mark out hitting areas and safe areas for non-hitters. Split the group into teams. Place one iron and some balls in each hitting area.ACTIVITY:Players take it in turn to hit a ball towards the wall. The aim is to get the ball as high up the wall as possible and the ultimate is to hit the 'high five' zone. After a shot the player returns to the safe area. When the teams have hit all their balls, the clubs are put down so that the balls can be collected safely. The team with the highest score after a set number fo hits or a specific period of time wins."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Chipping-Games/Over-the-hazard.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"chip4","pracTitle":"Over the hazard","pracDescription":"Place some upside down cones in between the participant and the target. Teams get minus points if any ball land or touches the hazard."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Chipping-Games/Run-The-Gauntlet.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Obstacle course","pracTitle":"Run The Gauntlet","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Mark out one or more obstacle courses using hoops, chairs, benches and other suitable markers. The course layout is set depending on the ability of the group. Use a suitable marker for the beginning and the end of the course. Split the group into teams and send each team to a starting point. Give each team a club and a ball.ACTIVITY:Teams play the course taking alternate shots. Each player attempts the same obstacle until one of them is successful. The team then moves onto the next obstacle. The first team to get to the end wins."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Chipping-Games/Sector-Ball.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"chip1","pracTitle":"Sector Ball","pracDescription":"Create sectors using appropriate markers. In teams the children attempt to land the ball in the oppositions sector.Each team scores a point for every time they land the ball in the opponents sector."}]
{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Course/Putting-Course.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttingam9","pracTitle":"Putting Course","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Mark out a putting course using suitable makers to show the start and finishing point for each hole. Split the group into teams and sent each team to a hole. Give each team a putter and each player a ball.ACTIVITY:Players in each team take it in turn to put. PLayers putt until the get the ball inside the target. the lowest score on each hole is counted.The team with the lowest total score wins."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Course/Setting-up-a-Tri-Golf-Course.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"longplay","pracTitle":"Setting up a Tri Golf Course","pracDescription":"The design and creation of your Tri-Golf course is completely up to you or the childrenwho are going to play it.Things to consider when designing the course are theparticipants age, ability, experience, knowledge; condition of the area, i.e. slopes,undulations, etc.; space available and format to be played. General guidelines are thateach Tri-Golf hole should measure in the region of 20-50 metres in length, with a greenapproximately 2-4 metres in diameter.Teeing areas can be shown using markers, cones,etc. and should be approx. 2 metres in width. See the example of a Tri-Golf hole in coaching point"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Course/'Spot-On'-Landings.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"chip2","pracTitle":"'Spot On' Landings","pracDescription":"To encourage the pupil to focus on their intending land point when chipping.Place a circle of tees, hoop etc around one to two paces onto the green. Encourage the pupils to start by throwing the ball underarm to develop the feel for the required distance then move onto a chipping club and encourage the pupils to land in this circle and monitor how often they hit the land point and to the roll distance with created with various clubs.[Start Golf Chipping]"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Course/Striking-challenge.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"longtest","pracTitle":"Striking challenge","pracDescription":"Each team is divided einto 4 groups and each groupbegins in one of the bays.Each player takes it in turn to try and land a ball inthe scoring zone.Each player has 5 attempts.All points scored from all attempts equal the totalfor each group.The team total is the total pointsscored for all groups added together."}]
{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games1.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttingam4","pracTitle":"Tri-Golf-Putting-Games1","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games2.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttingam4","pracTitle":"Tri-Golf-Putting-Games2","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Bowls.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Bowls","pracTitle":"Bowls","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Use either a yellow ball or brightly coloured tee as the 'Jack'Split the group into teams of 4Each team needs a putter and 1 ball per player each team needs to mark their balls to tell them apart from the opposition.ACTIVITY:Players putt their balls alternately in teams of 4. All balls nearest to the 'jack' scores points for the team. First to 21 is the winner "},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Building-Bridges-.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Buildbridge","pracTitle":"Building Bridges.","pracDescription":"OBJECTIVE:To build a line of bridges ? i.e. pupils with legs apart ? as a putting target for the finalplayer. Once successful with their putt they stand with legs astride the putting line forthe next player. As many as five or six players per team.SCORING:Final completed bridge 10 pointsFailure at any stage means the team has to start again."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Bullseye.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"page3","pracTitle":"Bullseye","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Mark out one or more Bullseyes using chalk, string, hoops or other suitable markers. Mark out hitting areas and safe areas for non-hitters. Split the group into teams and spread them around the bullseyes. Place one club and some balls in each hitting area.ACTIVITY:Players try to get the ball close to the centre of the target. Points are scored depending on where the ball finishes."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Bullseye-Putting.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttingam1","pracTitle":"Bullseye Putting","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Use tees/cones to set up a bullseye around a hole/target preferably in the centre of the putting surfaceSplit pupils into teams and space equally from the centre of the bullseye.ACTIVITY:Teams score points from putting into the various parts of the bulleyeHighest score after a certain amount of putts wins"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Finders-Keepers-.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Finderskeepers","pracTitle":"Finders Keepers.","pracDescription":"OBJECTIVE:Putt (roll) the ball along the ground to hit the cones. Players collect all cones the ballhits during their attempt.SCORING:Blue cones 5 pointsYellow cones 3 pointsGreen cones 1 pointRed cone MINUS 2 pointsEach player of the team has one attempt at this game."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Putting-challenge.jsp","fileType":"9","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttest","pracTitle":"Putting challenge","pracDescription":"Each team is divided into pairs and each pair beginsplay on a different hole on the putting course.Players play alternate shots in their pair until theyhave finished their hole (i.e. the ball has been playedfrom the tee to the hole/hoop).The number of shots taken is recorded for the holebefore they rotate clockwise on to the next hole.This is repeated until all pairs have completed allholes.The total number of shots taken for each pair isthen recorded on each scorecard.The total number of shots taken for all pairs is thetotal score for the team.The team with the lowest score of all is the winner."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Snooker.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"golf snooker","pracTitle":"Snooker","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Place a linbe of markers to represent the colours red, yellow, green, brown, blue, pink and black - with the red marker closest to the designated target. Split the group into teams and send each team to a marked out area. Givwe each team one club and one ball.ACTIVITY:Tstarting from the red marker, the first player tries to 'pot' a red i.e. putt the ball in or on the target for one point. If successful, they then play from a colour - the points they get depends on the colour they choose - i.e. yellow = 2, green = 3, brown = 4, ect. If they score, the player carries on alternating between the red and a colour. Whne they miss, their score is added to the team total and control passes to the next player. The team with the highest score after a set period of time wins."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Step-Back.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puiingam8","pracTitle":"Step Back","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Step-Back.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttingam8","pracTitle":"Step Back","pracDescription":"Starting with cone nearest to the target players attempt to putt the ball into the hole moving onto the next when successful. The winner is the first to hole three in a row."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Three-in-a-row-.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Threerow","pracTitle":"Three in a row.","pracDescription":"OBJECTIVE:Play as a team attempting to hit the hole with your ?putt?.You can only move back tothe next ?tee? if your team-mate has hit the hole before you. As soon as someonemisses the team must start from the green tees again.SCORING:Green tees 1 pointYellow tees 3 pointsBlue tees 5 pointsEach player of the team has one attempt at this game."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Time-Keeper.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttingam2","pracTitle":"Time Keeper","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Mark out several 'clockfaces' using cones, paper or other suitable markers. Place a target (cone, bean bag, golf hole etc) at the centre of each 'clockface'. Split the group into teams and send each team to a 'clockface'. Teams stand at 'one o'clock' in a line. Give each team one club and give each player one ball.ACTIVITY:The first player putts the ball towards the target. If they hit the target they move onto 2 o'clock but if they miss they stay at 1 o'clock and join the back of the lineThe second player putts, then the third, and so on. Players cannot move round until they have hit the target. The first player who makes it round to 12 o'clock wins"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Treasure-Island-Putting.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Treasureisland","pracTitle":"Treasure Island - Putting","pracDescription":"OBJECTIVE:Putt (roll) the ball along the ground so it hits or finishes inside one of the ?islands?.SCORING: Double points for finishing in the ?Island?Green ?island? 1 point (2 points)Yellow ?island? 3 points (6 points)Blue ?island? 5 points (10 points)Any ball hitting the ?bunker? (yellow cones) penalty ? Minus 2 pointsEach player of the team has one attempt at this game."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Tunnel.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttingame","pracTitle":"Tunnel","pracDescription":"SETUP-UP:Mark out one or more tunnels using suitable markers. Split the group into teams. Give each team one putter and one ball.ACTIVITY:The first player tries to putt the ball all the way through the tunnel. The team scoresa point if the player successfully completes the task. The player fetches the ball, returns it to the next player, and joins the back of the line. The game continues either for a set period of time or until a team scores a set number of points (e.g. first to 10)"},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Tunnel.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttingame","pracTitle":"Tunnel","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Wordsearch.jsp","fileType":"0","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"Spelling game","pracTitle":"Wordsearch","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Mark out a series of starting points and targets using suitable markers. Allocate a letter for each target usinf chalk or other material. Split the group into teams and send each team to a hitting area. Give each team one putter and each player one ball.ACTIVITY:Players take it in turn to putt or chip into the targets. Teams use the letter of each target they hit into to spell out words. the team that makes the most words wins."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Zone-Ball.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttingam3","pracTitle":"Zone Ball","pracDescription":"SET-UP:Zones are marked along the bottom of a wall, or on a bench turned on its side, or by using other suitable markers. Points are allocated to each zone as shown. Mork out hitting areas and safe areas for non-hitters. Split the group into teams.Place one club and one ball in each hitting area.ACTIVITY:Players take it in turn to putt the ball towards the scoring zone. Points are scored depending on which zone the ball hits. After their turn players fetch the ball and hand it to the next player. The team with the highest score after a set number of hits or a specific period of time wins."},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Zone-Ball.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"puttingam3","pracTitle":"Zone Ball","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Zone-Ball.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"zoneball","pracTitle":"Zone Ball","pracDescription":""},{"linkHref":"drills/Golf/Tri-Golf-Putting-Games/Zone-Ball.jsp","fileType":"3","pracBGColor":"#ffffff","pracSportDir":"viewer/movies/athletics","fileName":"zoneball","pracTitle":"Zone Ball","pracDescription":"OBJECTIVE:Putt (roll) the ball along the ground to hit the target.SCORING:Blue cone 5 pointsYellow cones 3 pointsGreen cones 1 pointEach player of the team has one attempt at this game"}]
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