Five Simple Drills
- ✓Gate putting drillPlace two tees just wider than the putter head and practise rolling the ball straight through the gate.
- ✓Clock chippingChip to targets set at different distances around a central point, like numbers on a clock face.
- ✓Ladder drillChip or pitch to progressively further targets, focusing on distance control rather than accuracy alone.
- ✓Alignment stick stance checkLay a stick or straight object along the feet to build a habit of checking stance alignment.
- ✓One-ball focus swingsA small number of fully committed swings with one ball, rather than rushing through a large bucket without focus.
How to Use These
Pick one drill per session rather than trying all five — this matches the “one skill focus” approach from our practice plan guide. These are intentionally simple and safe for a parent to run without coaching expertise; for anything involving technical swing correction, a coach’s input is worth more than any drill on its own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these drills suitable for very young beginners?
The gate putting and clock chipping drills work well for most ages — the alignment stick drill is more useful once a child has some basic swing consistency.
How long should a drill session last?
Ten to fifteen minutes on a single drill is plenty for most junior attention spans — quality of focus matters more than duration.
Should drills replace playing actual holes?
No — drills complement play rather than replace it. A mix of both keeps practice balanced and enjoyable.
Small drills, real progress.
FamilyGolf Club recognises effort and progress from every practice session logged, drills included.
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