KS4 · Physical education · Year 11
Grip, stance and swing basics
Target games: experience lifestyle games like golf and kubb
Learn it. Recall it. Make it stick.
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Your learning goal
I can demonstrate the grip, stance and swing basics using the correct technique.
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Grip, stance and swing basics: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can demonstrate the grip, stance and swing basics using the correct technique.
Key learning points
- Move: gripping requires the lead hand on the handle, the trail hand overlaps to interlock the pinky of the lead hand.
- Move: a fluid and rhythmical backswing, downswing and follow through increases the success of our shots.
- Think: keeping the feet and head still, focused on the ball, helps control the shot.
- Feel: recognising and understanding your emotions in different situations demonstrates self-discipline.
- Connect: clear and constant communication ensures everyone agrees, reduces errors and enhances team cohesion.
Words to know
- Vardon/overlap grip
- involves both hands anchored through the right pinky finger
- swing
- the motion a player makes to hit the ball
- stance
- the position of a golfer’s feet, legs and body in relation to the golf ball and target line before starting the swing
Common mistakes
To hit the ball in golf, you lift your head up to look at the target.
Explain to pupils that in order to hit the ball successfully you need to keep your head down and focused on the ball.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Based on the space available, either use golf balls or tennis balls as a safer alterative enabling lots of success.