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Lesson 5 - Chipping Accuracy

Precision Striking and Strategic Golf Skills

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Year 4

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Golf

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45 min

Big Question

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

Golf clubs (child-sized)

10-12

Check grips are appropriate size for children's hands

Alternative: Hockey sticks, tennis rackets for striking practice

Tennis Balls

Softer balls reduce injury risk in confined spaces

Alternative: Bean bags, sponge balls for safety

Tees

Plastic tees safer than wooden ones

Alternative: Small cones, markers to place balls on

Coloured Cones

40 (10 each of green, blue, white, yellow)

Ensure colours clearly distinguish different course areas

Alternative: Coloured hoops, markers, bibs

Hoops

10-15

Various sizes to create different difficulty targets

Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles, hula hoops

Benches

4-6

Height appropriate for chipping practice (30-50cm)

Alternative: Cones with pool noodles, skipping ropes

Safety Cones

Clearly mark safe waiting positions behind players

Alternative: Markers, spots, designated waiting zones

Key Vocabulary

Chip shot

A short golf shot designed to lift the ball over obstacles and land softly

Fairway

The closely mown area between tee and green where play is easiest

Hazard

Areas on golf course that create challenges - water, bunkers, rough

Elevation

Getting the ball to fly up in the air to clear obstacles

Stance

How a golfer positions their feet and body when addressing the ball

Follow through

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

Consistent ball contact with appropriate elevation

Accurate identification of course features

Use of technical vocabulary in peer assessment

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