Short game: putting and chipping
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can chip and putt with control in order to keep my score as low as possible.
Key learning points
- Move: a smooth and controlled putting stroke requires feet equidistant either side of the ball and a light grip.
- Move: a half swing with full follow through helps get under a chip to lift the ball high into an arced trajectory.
- Think: if the path to the hole is not level, then the direction and weight behind the putt needs to be adjusted.
- Feel: striving to keep trying even if you find it hard requires self-motivation.
- Connect: supporting our partners and opponents in golf requires self-discipline and ensures everyone can enjoy the game.
Keywords
Green - the smoothest surface on the course and where the flagstick (pin) and hole are located
Pin - the flagstick, which is a tall, thin pole placed in the hole on the green
Putt - a specific type of shot typically made on the green
Common misconception
Pupils think you can putt the ball successfully just by lining up to the ball, forgetting that the green slopes and isn't flat.
Explain to pupils that beacuse each green is different and they aren't flat, we always have to consider where we aim and the power we apply.
Teacher tip
Based on the space available, tennis balls or plastic golf balls are a safe alterative, enabling lots of success as pupils move through the mini golf course.
Equipment
1 wedge and 1 putter between 2, cones , 1 tee between 2, 5-10 golf/tennis balls between 2, various targets
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What should you do with your head during the follow through?
Q2.How should you position your feet ready to swing?
Q3.What does recognising your emotions require?
Q4.Which grip should be used in golf?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What shape is formed between the arms and the club when swinging?
Q2.What should you do if you want to reduce the power in your chip shot?
Q3.What is another name for the flag in golf?
Q4.What name is given to the shot that lifts the ball up in a steep trajectory to land on the green?
To help you plan your 11 physical education lesson on: Short game: putting and chipping, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 11 physical education lesson on: Short game: putting and chipping, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
Explore more key stage 4 physical education lessons from the Target games: experience lifestyle games like golf and kubb unit, dive into the full secondary physical education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.