Golf: Arms and Shoulders

To encourage the player to get a feel for the correct putting stroke Players 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.

To encourage the pupil to get a feel for the correct putting stroke Pupils 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.

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)

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. 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.

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).

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).

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).

To encourage the pupil to develop central club face contact Place 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).

This will allow the players to focus on a smaller target than a golf hole. This should increase their alingment. Players should be encouraged to aim at a smaller target during practice, so in real play their confidence is increased.

Try and putt the ball as close the the edge of the green without rolling on to the fringe