PGA - Level 2 - Teaching & Coaching - Tempo (pg. 11- ) LESSON 2

Which three elements are found in a successful golf lesson?

• the teacher correctly diagnoses flaws in the student’s technique

• selects a valid correction

• recommend a new set of golf clubs to match the players ability

• communicates that correction to help the student make better swings.

Name one thing that should be added at the end of each golf lesson.

• A water break

• A practice drill

• Ask the student what their goals are for the lesson

Motor learning requires practice, so the teacher should bolster the students ____.

• Patience

• Motivation

• Energy

Is it a good practice for the coach to demonstrate how and what to practice during each session?

• Yes.

• No

• sometimes

Habits are difficult to change. A golfer can execute a new technique on the practice range but the change doesn't always hold up on the golf course. What is the best way to overcome this?

• Talk to your instructor

• Practice

• Give it up and go back to your old technique

Who should practice?

• Anyone who wants to improve should practice

• Only inexperienced golfers

• only veteran golfers

Skill improvement is a direct proportion to the amount of time spent practicing. Which three of these conditions should be met when practicing?

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• The practice time is used properly

• The practice is mechanically, correct

• The practice is loose and fun

• The practice time is divided into frequent smaller sessions rather than one long session

Altough the driving range is the most obvious place to practice - which 3 others are best?​  

• video, social media, YouTube

• Kitchen floor

• convert the garage or basement

• Mental practice - use your imagination and find a place to practice anytime.

When should a student be encouraged to practice?

• Teachers should encourage students to practice when they need to find a fix for the golf swing

• Teachers should encourage students to practice whenever they can

Which two are the best times to practice?

• Practice right after lesson because ideas are fresh

• Practice after around to work on a particular shot cause a problem on the course.

• After nine holes

• after work - Golf professionals should consider this when setting hours for the range.