"It is ideal for schoolmasters. When you have spent all morning
teaching, it's great to be able to go to Sportplan and quickly
get some ideas for the afternoon's coaching session." Steffan Griffiths
Eton College. Master i/c Sport
{"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. "}]
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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","
