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      Accuracy: can you complete different golf challenges applying accurate rolling?

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can use accurate rolling skills to complete the challenges in as few shots as possible.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: rolling with the correct technique and power enables accurate shots and leads to success.
      2. Think: completing the hole in as few shots as possible requires tactical thinking and problem solving.
      3. Feel: enjoying the game and wanting to improve demonstrates self-motivation.
      4. Connect: keeping accurate score demonstrates fairness and respect.

      Keywords

      • Rolling - pushing the ball with our hands towards a target

      • Tee off - the place where you take your first shot

      • Self-motivation - the ability to push yourself to take action and keep working toward goals without needing external help

      Common misconception

      In golf, the higher the score you get, the better the result.

      In golf, it is better to score a lower score by rolling the ball into a hole in as few shots as possible.

      Equipment

      An object to throw - which could be a ball or rolled up socks, at least 9 items that can be used as obstacles, and some paper and a pencil/pen.

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - physical activity

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What do we need to use if we want to find ways to win or be better than an opponent?

      motivation
      Correct answer: tactics
      rules

      Q2.
      Which one of these answers is an example of a tactic?

      keeping score correctly
      cheating to make sure you win
      Correct answer: aiming the ball so your opponent can't score

      Q3.
      What is resilience?

      the ability to give up quickly
      Correct answer: the ability to keep going
      the ability to score lots of points

      Q4.
      Who could be your opponent if you are playing a game by yourself?

      no one
      Correct answer: me, as I can try to beat my first score
      wait until someone comes home

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What is the first shot called when you play golf?

      fee off
      see off
      Correct answer: tee off

      Q2.
      Where should your eyes focus when rolling the ball?

      at the ceiling
      Correct answer: at the target
      at the floor

      Q3.
      How can you make sure you keep score accurately?

      just add it all up at the end
      write it all down at the end
      Correct answer: write it down after every hole

      Q4.
      What do you need if the game is tricky and you are playing a game by yourself?

      Correct answer: self-motivation
      teamwork skills
      communication skills

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