Island / Count to Two

Description

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).

Coaching Points

Start Golf - Long Game - Exercises

Golf Start Golf - Long Game - Exercises

Start Golf - Long Game - Exercises

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