Mental routine
Target walk-in routine
A mental routine drill for the Foundations stage, on the range, in about 8 minutes.
Walk into the ball with a calm target-first routine.
- Developing / Intermediate
- With a parent
- Foundations
Equipment
- any club
- balls
- target
Demonstration
15 Animal Walk Exercises for kids | Funny Animal Walks for kids | PE Exercises for Kids by Fundoor
Video by Fundoor on YouTube. Not affiliated with Tessaira.
Steps
- 01Choose the target from behind the ball.
- 02Walk in, set the clubface, and make one rehearsal swing.
- 03Step away after each ball and begin again from behind it.
Target
Try to beat your own best time from the last round.
Supervise young golfers during any movement drill and stop if it causes pain or dizziness.
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