Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFirst lesson: Laying the foundation
The primary goal is to build rapport and assess the student's goals and abilities.
Initial interview: Begin with a conversation covering the student's golf history, athletic background, physical limitations, and expectations. This establishes trust and helps you understand their learning style.
Fundamental skills: Introduce and master the most basic elements. Expect to spend most of the lesson on these concepts.
Grip: Ensure the student is holding the club correctly and comfortably. This is the starting point for all other movements.
Posture and stance: Teach the proper athletic posture and stance to provide a stable base for the swing.
Alignment: Introduce the concept of aiming the clubface and body parallel to the target line.
Introduction to putting: For many students, the best way to start is with the smallest, most manageable swing motion.
Cover basic putting technique, including grip, posture, and aim.
Use drills to develop a consistent stroke for short putts.
Key takeaways: Reinforce 1-2 core concepts and provide a simple practice plan. Emphasize that progress takes time and consistent effort.
Lesson 11+Stack and Tilt backswing:
The lower body remains largely in place with a slight forward weight bias.
The backswing is a centered turn, with the hips rotating on a tilted plane and the left shoulder moving down and around.
The head stays in position, and the chest extends and points horizontally to the ground during the turn.
Arm and swing path drills:
Drills focus on keeping the trail arm (right arm) from moving across the body, ensuring the club works in a better arc.
Placing an alignment stick can help ensure the swing path and club face are working together correctly.
Improving strike and direction:
A drill focuses on creating a wide takeaway and maintaining that width throughout the swing.
The goal is to feel the chest move over the ball during the downswing to promote a more leftward swing path.
Effortless acceleration:
A two-finger grip drill can help the golfer focus on moving the grip end in a curved path, which naturally accelerates the club head.
Understanding power (The 3 Ps):
Focus on pressure, pivot, and pull to create effortless speed.
A pressure shift to the back foot is matched with body rotation (pivot) to create a pull on the club handle.
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