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Lesson 3 of 6
  • Year 11

Game play: using a variety of shots

I can compete against an opponent and apply the correct technique for a variety of shots in order to win the game.

Lesson 3 of 6
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  • Year 11

Game play: using a variety of shots

I can compete against an opponent and apply the correct technique for a variety of shots in order to win the game.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: applying the correct technique for putting and chipping leads to accurate shots.
  2. Think: deciding where to aim a shot in order to avoid the hazards requires careful planning and strategic thinking.
  3. Feel: completing the hole in as few shots as possible, avoiding hazards, requires self-discipline to avoid frustration.
  4. Connect: encouraging and supporting each other boosts morale and fosters a positive team environment.

Keywords

  • Hazard - a specific area on the course designed to challenge players by making shots more difficult

  • Par - the expected number of strokes that a skilled golfer should take to complete a hole

  • Penalty stroke - an extra stroke added to your score as a result of breaking a rule or hitting the ball into certain areas

Common misconception

Pupils think we only get a penalty stroke if we break a rule.

Explain to pupils that a a penalty stroke is an extra stroke added to your score as a result of breaking a rule or hitting the ball into certain areas.


To help you plan your year 11 physical education lesson on: Game play: using a variety of shots, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...

Based on the space available, ideally tennis balls or plastic golf balls a safe alterative enabling lots of success as pupils move through the mini golf course.
Teacher tip

Equipment

golf balls or tennis balls, cones , tees, 1 putter between 2, 1 wedge between 2, various targets

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - equipment
  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What shot is played on the green?

Correct answer: a putt
a tee shot
a chip

Q2.
When putting, what can affect the path of the ball to the hole?

a level green
reading the green
Correct answer: lay of the green

Q3.
How should you swing when putting?

Correct answer: like a pendulum
a Y shape
short follow through

Q4.
Which of these is not located on the green?

the pin
the tee
Correct answer: the tee

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
When is a penalty stroke not awarded?

landing in water
Correct answer: bunker shot
breaking rules

Q2.
Why does golf operate a handicap system?

to be inclusive
to be exclusive
Correct answer: to balance competition

Q3.
What is it called when you score 1 under par?

Correct answer: a birdie
an eagle
a bogey

Q4.
What is it called when you score 1 over par?

a birdie
an eagle
Correct answer: a bogey