Foundation Skills & Course Play
•Year 3
•Golf
•Check all clubs for safety before use
Alternative: Hockey sticks with foam balls
Bright colours for visibility
Alternative: Bean bags, tennis balls
Position for easy ball placement
Alternative: Small cones or markers
Green=fairway, Blue=water, White=tee, Yellow=bunker
Alternative: Plastic bottles, bean bags
8m from hitting position
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles
Height appropriate for Year 3 (30cm)
Alternative: Pool noodles on cones, hurdles
Mark waiting positions behind hitting area
Alternative: Markers, rope
A short golf shot that lifts the ball into the air and lands it on the target
Getting the ball to rise up into the air
Continuing the swing motion after hitting the ball
An obstacle on the golf course that players must avoid or play over
How you position your feet and body when preparing to hit the ball
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following complex instructions, using precise vocabulary, describing technique and giving feedback to peers
Measuring distances to targets (4m, 8m), counting points during games, angles of ball flight, data handling for scores
Forces in golf swings, gravity affecting ball flight, friction between club and ball, trajectory and elevation concepts
Directions and aiming, mapping course layouts, understanding spatial relationships and positioning
Move constantly between groups during practice, position at corner for demonstrations to see all students
Watch for correct grip and stance, club going under ball for elevation, safety procedures being followed
Step in immediately if safety procedures not followed, support students struggling with basic technique
Use slow-motion demonstrations for technique, exaggerate key movements, get successful students to demonstrate to reinforce learning
Minimum 30m x 20m outdoor area or large sports hall, clear of overhead obstacles
Level, non-slip surface free from holes, stones or debris that could affect footing or ball roll
Stop all activity immediately on whistle, assess any injuries, apply appropriate first aid, contact school office if needed
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