When teaching golf to kids, FUN is the name of the game. Throw in all the technical jargon at the beginning and you will effectively kill a child's desire to learn. If a child plays for fun, golf will become a lifelong hobby.
Try to avoid long, overwhelming practices, and rather, keep them at under 30 minutes each time. This will make the child wish for more practice time.
Hitting the ball hard at first is normal. In fact, can you think of anything more fun to do? And most certainly, do not put too much stock into their grip in the beginning. The only thing you should teach them is to keep the right hand under the left before when they swing.
I'd also make sure the child keeps his or her feet on the ground while following through.
While it is okay to go out and buy the child a set of clubs, it is also okay to let them practice with a used set of women's clubs. They don't weigh as much and they are a good fit for children. All you need is a women's 9 iron, a 6 iron, 3-wood and a putter.
Let your child start out with little chipping and putting games. Simple games such as these teach the kid how to get a better feel for the clubs and the ball. One fun game is for kids to bounce the ball with a wedge and try to hit leaves or twigs.
Little contests and games keep motivation high. Just don't pressure the child in any way in the beginning. You want your child to enjoy the game and want to play it every chance they get, not end up so confused and unfocused that they can't figure out what to do and just quit in frustration.
One of the things your child will love most is to play with you, as long as you keep the game as fun. Asking your child to be too competitive too early on, will only kill his eagerness to continue playing.
Childrens' games will change as they continue playing. If you allow them to grow in their game at their own pace, they will progress without losing interest. Do not make a child play if he doesn't want to. The game should be fun, and a simple joy. Laugh and have a blast yourself!
If your child's interest increases, you might consider golf camp or some private lessons with someone experienced in teaching children. Before you select a teacher, watch them as they teach others. Your goal is to find someone good with kids.
Teaching your kids the etiquette of golf is important as well. They should be aware, for example, that it is not good to talk when someone else is trying to swing. Stepping in front of someone swinging is also not a good thing to do. The correct thing to do when someone else is playing is to stand still. And, most certainly they should not walk in front of another person, or through a line.
You should make it a point of not criticizing. Try to praise their shots and swings as much as possible. Encourage them to correct certain moves, but don't dwell on what was done incorrectly.
If your focus remains on fun and teaching basics, your child might soon surprise you and become the most challenging rival you ever had.
Try to avoid long, overwhelming practices, and rather, keep them at under 30 minutes each time. This will make the child wish for more practice time.
Hitting the ball hard at first is normal. In fact, can you think of anything more fun to do? And most certainly, do not put too much stock into their grip in the beginning. The only thing you should teach them is to keep the right hand under the left before when they swing.
I'd also make sure the child keeps his or her feet on the ground while following through.
While it is okay to go out and buy the child a set of clubs, it is also okay to let them practice with a used set of women's clubs. They don't weigh as much and they are a good fit for children. All you need is a women's 9 iron, a 6 iron, 3-wood and a putter.
Let your child start out with little chipping and putting games. Simple games such as these teach the kid how to get a better feel for the clubs and the ball. One fun game is for kids to bounce the ball with a wedge and try to hit leaves or twigs.
Little contests and games keep motivation high. Just don't pressure the child in any way in the beginning. You want your child to enjoy the game and want to play it every chance they get, not end up so confused and unfocused that they can't figure out what to do and just quit in frustration.
One of the things your child will love most is to play with you, as long as you keep the game as fun. Asking your child to be too competitive too early on, will only kill his eagerness to continue playing.
Childrens' games will change as they continue playing. If you allow them to grow in their game at their own pace, they will progress without losing interest. Do not make a child play if he doesn't want to. The game should be fun, and a simple joy. Laugh and have a blast yourself!
If your child's interest increases, you might consider golf camp or some private lessons with someone experienced in teaching children. Before you select a teacher, watch them as they teach others. Your goal is to find someone good with kids.
Teaching your kids the etiquette of golf is important as well. They should be aware, for example, that it is not good to talk when someone else is trying to swing. Stepping in front of someone swinging is also not a good thing to do. The correct thing to do when someone else is playing is to stand still. And, most certainly they should not walk in front of another person, or through a line.
You should make it a point of not criticizing. Try to praise their shots and swings as much as possible. Encourage them to correct certain moves, but don't dwell on what was done incorrectly.
If your focus remains on fun and teaching basics, your child might soon surprise you and become the most challenging rival you ever had.
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