Golf Swing Tips to Teach Tiny Golf Tots

golf Swing Tips to Teach Tiny golf Tots



I am often asked at what age do I start teaching children?



The youngest recommend is six, but you can help them younger if you like, I find that the parent usually knows best when to start their child playing and learning sports. If you want to take your children golfing earlier that's awesome but let them ride in the cart, hit a few shots into a lake, play in the bunker and just generally have fun on the course. This will build a positive relationship with golf and going golfing.



Here are the four critical things I consider when starting a 'tots' in golf, swinging the golf club and golf instruction:



1. Can they comfortably stand and hold a golf club?



2. Can they make there hands grip the club in the proper order?



The correct hand on top and bottom. I don't worry about hand position or separation of hands, they can hold the club like a baseball bat if it's comfortable and allows for a free swing.



This article appearing at eHow.com by Joe White tells us the reasons to build a good grip but remember to let your child hold the golf clubs comfortably then later in their golf life, it will be easy to adjust them to good grip mechanics.



3. Can they swing a golf club and make a 'swishing' sound?



When the young future golfer swings his or hers club, I try and encourage them to make a swish sound, the idea being swing the club from the beginning to the end instead of directing the club head into the ball. If your a parent and working with your young golfer, if you hear a swish sound give them lots of positive reinforce and praise.



4. Can they stand after finishing their golf swing - the finish?



The 'swish' is beginning to be generated work on finishing well. For a right handed golfer the junior golfer should finish by standing on the left foot looking out in the direction the ball is traveling with the right toe sticking in the ground.



Here is an example of a good finish to use as a model for your junior. This is the more difficult step to master but with practice you should master it.



This article appearing at About.com, "How to Get Your Child Started in Golf" by Frank Mantua, Director of Golf, US Golf Camps has excellent material and great recommendations. Check it out.



Good luck with your new golfer! Let us know if you need anything, we're always available: 571-275-1707



Thanks, Mike of Legends Custom Clubs & Golf located in Vienna, VA



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