Lesson 5 - Chipping Accuracy
Precision Striking and Strategic Golf Skills
•Year 4
•Golf
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How can we use different golf techniques to overcome course hazards and improve our accuracy?
Learning Objectives
- To develop chipping technique with increasing accuracy over hazards
- To understand and identify different golf course features and their impact on play
- To evaluate peers' performance using correct golf terminology
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate improved chipping accuracy over obstacles
- Students will correctly identify golf course features and appropriate club selection
- Students will provide constructive feedback using technical golf language
Equipment & Resources Required
Check grips are appropriate size for children's hands
Alternative: Hockey sticks, tennis rackets for striking practice
Softer balls reduce injury risk in confined spaces
Alternative: Bean bags, sponge balls for safety
Plastic tees safer than wooden ones
Alternative: Small cones, markers to place balls on
Ensure colours clearly distinguish different course areas
Alternative: Coloured hoops, markers, bibs
Various sizes to create different difficulty targets
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles, hula hoops
Height appropriate for chipping practice (30-50cm)
Alternative: Cones with pool noodles, skipping ropes
Clearly mark safe waiting positions behind players
Alternative: Markers, spots, designated waiting zones
Key Vocabulary
A short golf shot designed to lift the ball over obstacles and land softly
The closely mown area between tee and green where play is easiest
Areas on golf course that create challenges - water, bunkers, rough
Getting the ball to fly up in the air to clear obstacles
How a golfer positions their feet and body when addressing the ball
The continuation of the swing after the club strikes the ball
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic golf grip and stance from previous lessons
- Understanding of safety procedures with golf equipment
- Experience with striking stationary balls
Current Skills
- Developing chipping technique for elevation and accuracy
- Understanding golf course features and hazards
- Peer assessment using technical language
Next Steps
- Combining different golf shots in game situations
- Advanced course management and strategy
- Independent practice and self-coaching
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Safety is paramount - strict adherence to safety cone system and equipment handling procedures
- Grip with hands together like 'best friends' - dominant hand lower, non-dominant upper
- Balanced stance with weight on balls of feet and slight knee bend for athletic position
- Hit down on the ball to create elevation - the club face will lift the ball naturally
- Keep head still throughout the swing like a statue until ball has left the ground
- Use specific golf vocabulary in peer assessment - elevation, stance, follow-through, hazard
- Clear target calling before shots to develop strategic thinking and commitment
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking they need to lift the ball up rather than hitting down to create elevation
- Believing harder hitting always means better results rather than focusing on technique and accuracy
- Assuming peer assessment means only pointing out mistakes rather than recognising good technique
- Thinking golf is only about individual performance rather than supporting and coaching teammates
- Expecting immediate perfect results rather than understanding skill development takes practice and patience
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity rotations, clear boundaries marked, regular positive feedback and movement breaks
dyspraxia
- Larger, lighter equipment, simplified grip techniques, extra practice time for motor skills
autism spectrum
- Clear structured routines, visual schedule of activities, quiet zones available if needed
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured equipment, verbal descriptions of targets and hazards, buddy system for guidance
hearing impairment
- Visual demonstrations of all techniques, written instruction cards, clear hand signals for safety
physical disability
- Adapted clubs or alternative striking implements, seated options, modified distances and targets
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Technical vocabulary development, verbal communication in peer assessment, listening skills during instruction
Maths
Measuring distances to targets, calculating scores and points totals, angles of ball flight and club positioning
Science
Forces involved in ball flight, gravity's effect on ball trajectory, friction between club and ball
Geography
Understanding course layout and features, spatial awareness and directions, mapping ball routes
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position with clear sightlines to all practice groups, rotate between groups for close observation
Observation Focus
Monitor safety compliance, technique development, and quality of peer assessment language
Intervention Points
Step in immediately for safety issues, provide technique guidance for struggling students, support peer assessment development
Demonstration Notes
Demonstrate all techniques slowly and clearly, emphasise safety procedures visually, use students as positive examples when appropriate
Verbal Cues
- •'Hands together like best friends!'
- •'Hit down to make it go up!'
- •'Keep your head still like a statue!'
- •'Wait behind the safety cone until the club comes to you!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 30m x 20m outdoor area or large sports hall, clear of obstacles
Surface Check
Level surface suitable for ball rolling, free from holes or debris
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check golf clubs for appropriate length and weight for children
- •Ensure club grips are secure and comfortable
- •Use soft balls (tennis balls/foam) to reduce injury risk
- •Inspect cones and hoops for damage
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Club striking other students during swing
- •Balls hitting students or causing trips
- •Students entering swing areas unsafely
Risk Mitigation
- •Strict safety cone system for waiting areas
- •Mandatory club handover procedures between turns
- •Minimum 3-metre spacing between groups
- •Clear swing zones with no-entry during use
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to observe all groups simultaneously
- •Monitor compliance with safety cone system
- •Watch for unsafe equipment handling
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately if unsafe behaviour observed, administer first aid if needed, contact school office for serious injuries