Golf Skills & Ball Control
Golf
•Year 1
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 1 students to golf through a carefully structured progression from simple putting to full swings, emphasising hand-eye coordination and controlled movement. The approach builds confidence through achievable challenges while developing fundamental striking skills that transfer to many other sports. Each lesson builds systematically towards playing a complete round, fostering both technical ability and golf etiquette.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our hands and eyes together to roll a ball exactly where we want it to go?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop fundamental golf grip and putting stance
- • Practice accurate ball rolling towards targets
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we change the force of our putting to score more accurately?
Key Objectives:
- • To putt a ball towards a target with some accuracy
- • To change the amount of force when putting on different slopes
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use different golf clubs to make the ball fly through the air?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the technique for striking a golf ball with an iron
- • To understand when and why to use a tee for iron shots
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use the tick-tock technique to get our golf balls flying higher and landing where we want them to?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the tick-tock technique for iron shots with elevation
- • To understand golf terminology including par, birdie, and bogey
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we strike the ball with more power while keeping it accurate?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop driving technique for distance while maintaining accuracy
- • Understand the importance of controlled striking rather than hitting hard
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we play golf safely whilst showing good sportsmanship and keeping score?
Key Objectives:
- • Play a round of golf safely whilst keeping score
- • Demonstrate patience when waiting and sharing equipment effectively