Golf Instructions for Kids

A good way to begin golf instructions for kids is with video clippings of great golfers as kids. These cute clips might create some interest in the game. There are a number of basics involved while learning golf such as proper grip, stance, aim, ball position and swing. All these are essential to a golfer, however, don't attempt to try to teach the kid all these in a hurry. The initial aim should be only to generate interest in the game. It is essential to have fun playing the game, even if they do not have a proper grip or stance. If they can hit the ball to a certain distance, it is a good start! Another essential to put in place is a safe playing environment. The golf clubs with metallic heads and the small hard ball can make a recipe for disaster if not dealt with cautiously.

Golf Instruction Tips for Kids
Here are some golf tips that will come handy in case you wish to give golf training to your kids.

Selecting a Golf Set: There are plenty of Golf sets for kids available in a golf store. Take the advice of the pro while selecting a set. The other option is a 'Hand me down,' some of your old clubs could be modified (shaft shortened) to suit the height of the kid.

Maintain Fun in the Game: All instructions for beginners will tell you not to get bogged down with basic essentials and rules at the start. At the outset let the kid explore the game on his own. The thumb rule at the beginning is, you follow them on the course let them do what they want and not what you want.

Play More, Teach Less: The attention span of a kid is short. So the lesson part should not be more than 20 to 30 minutes in a session. The rest of the practice session should concentrate on having fun such as catching the ball or rolling it with the hand towards the pin. Let them explore the game by hitting around with an imperfect grip or stance. Once they have managed to hit the ball to some distance then introduce the grip and stance to them. Leave golf swing instructions for later.

Start with a Driver: So that the kid does not get frustrated at not being able to hit the ball with a normal club (iron), it would be better to start them with the Driver which has a bigger head to hit the ball. At the beginning some even suggest that you use a tennis ball instead of a golf ball, that is, you tee off using a tennis ball.

More Emphasis on Putting: Since putting is a lot easier as well as interesting, spend more time at putting in the beginning. You can also mark a 3 foot diameter circle around the hole on the practice green using tees and let the youngster try and put the ball into the circle from 15 to 20 feet. Give him one point for a ball that enters the circle and two points if it drops in the hole.

Visual Instructions are Preferable: Avoid too many verbal instructions, a demonstration on how things are done is preferable. A child will find it difficult to comprehend the 'V' form between the shoulders and the hands, if you show it to them they would understand easier. Remember everything should be expressed/demonstrated at a child's level.

Introduce Basics Slowly: Once the kid has shown adequate interest in the game, then it's the time to start with the fundamentals one at a time. Try to be creative, for example, place an inclined hula hoop opposite them so that they understand the circular motion of a proper swing.

By following these instructions, one hopes that you may be able to sustain their interest in the game, while slowly honing their skills. The kids you teach golf to may not develop into Tiger Woods, but they can at least grow up to love the game. More importantly, as a parent it could turn out to be an excellent time for bonding which may also spill into other areas of your life.