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To encourage the pupil
to extend the action to
a 3/4 swing.
Following ,Brush away,
encourage the pupil to
hinge or cock the wrists so
the club shaft forms a 90
degree angle with the lead
arm. (Left arm for a right
handed golfer)

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Turn And Point:

To encourage the pupil to rotate their body correctly in order to maintain the extension of the arms in the forward swing.

Encourage the pupil to point their arm furthest from the target at the ball with the arm nearest to the target behind their back (1). Make a swing back and forwards holding the forward swing finish position for a few seconds to check that: the arm points at the target the weight is onto the forward leg and the body has turned to face the target (2).

Start Golf - Long Game - Exercises

Tee in the middle:

To encourage the player to develop consistent central contact.
Place 3 tees in a row.

The player should try and hit away the middle tee without touching the outside

Start Golf - Long Game - Exercises

club take back:

Put two balls one behind the other, about 30cm apart.
with taking the club back try and push the back ball straight back and lift upnthe club

Start Golf - Long Game - Exercises

Feet Together:

To encourage the pupil to develop a feel for controlled rhythm with good balance.

Encourage the pupil to set up ready to hit the ball with the feet together rather than apart at shoulder width (1) apart. Narrowing the base encourages the pupil to swing with control to maintain their balance (2).

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