| As a golf teacher I keep an open mind and avoid | | | | swings easy from the start and doesn't try |
| teaching the same method to every player (a | | | | maximise their bodies power it will be difficult for |
| system). Of course, a golf ball must be struck in a | | | | them to learn the dynamics of moving the body |
| certain way, this is physics, however there are | | | | for power and speed later on. It is a complex |
| plenty of positions and rhythms and styles a | | | | chain of events in theory and trust me, its best |
| person can swing with to reach this point of | | | | that it happens naturally. |
| desirable contact. Okay, you get the message, | | | | Golden Rule Number2: |
| there are no rules. However, I must confess to | | | | Think of ways to impart to the junior golfer that |
| employing a more rigid teaching pattern when it | | | | setup and aim is really important. Try leading by |
| comes to Junior golfers, especially those who are | | | | example, putting a club down to line yourself up |
| very young and new to the game. Here are my | | | | at the driving range. If possible point out a really |
| two golden rules for teaching junior golfers. | | | | good player on yours clubs range or on a tour |
| Golden Rule Number 1: | | | | range. They will often have something to help |
| Let them hit the ball as hard as they like, actually | | | | them line up and aim their bodies. Bad aim is a big |
| encourage them to develop speed and a clubhead | | | | cause of bad habits. If the aim is off it will take a |
| swish. | | | | compensation shot for the ball to end up on |
| That's right, forget your cliches. Swing easy? what | | | | target and this is how bad habits start. |
| a load of rubbish. Concentrate on hitting it straight | | | | That's it folks, do everything you can to help |
| now and distance later? Ignorance. | | | | these juniors enjoy the game, if they enjoy the |
| There is method to my madness with this one, | | | | game they will want to play and practice, and if |
| let me explain as best I can. If a child strives to | | | | they play and practice (and follow my two golden |
| develop power by really using their body, | | | | rules), they will improve to be great golfers and |
| accuracy is easy to teach later on, it is simply | | | | hopefully nice people who might lend us a few |
| about tweaking swing plane, grip etc. If a child | | | | bob when they are on the PGA tour! |