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Teaching Methodology



                       D. Take Away
                            i.   Club swings back in a fluid motion
                            ii.   Shoulders are turning

                           iii.   Take away is straight back on plane
                           iv.   Wrist and right arm are set
                            v.   Weight transfers to the right side

                       E.  Top of Backswing
                            i.   Check balance

                            ii.   Weight is centered on the inside of the right foot
                           iii.   Right knee is flexed
                           iv.   Upper body is coiled over  the lower body
                            v.   Club is on plane

                       F.  Downswing
                            i.   Swing starts from the ground up

                            ii.   Hips and shoulders turn level
                           iii.   Right arm straightens
                           iv.   Wrists unload into impact
                            v.   Head stays behind the ball until after impact

                       G. Finish

                            i.   Momentum carries body and arms forward
                            ii.   Weight is balanced over left leg
                           iii.   Arms and hands are over shoulder
                           iv.   Body is facing target and in a relaxed position

                       H. Explanation
                         i.   Point out good parts of the swing
                        ii.   Explain to the student any problems or areas of improvement

                       iii.   Explain and demonstrate the proper position or motion
                        iv.   Give drills to help improve the problem
                        v.    Make sure the student understands what is happening
                        vi.   Offer encouragement & schedule the next lesson
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