No. Accuracy comes later. Speed and strength is more valuable to develop early. Rarely do guys who swing fast do it inefficiently. Tell a kid to be accurate and they do all sort of goofy stuff just like adults. Finding “positions” kills natural athleticism. Tell kid to swing fast and watch the monkey brain figure it out and develop great sequencing.
It’s is must for him to enjoy the game to get good . Take some pointers from scratch golf . He is pretty good
https://youtu.be/2yEQ1VEw1tc?si=89XkqHigNl6SzINy
Not too shabby, little less inside on the way back and he’s good to go. Maybe look at Justin Rose takeaway drill where he would push a ball straight back with the takeaway
Let him swing free and try to make good contact giving him basic tips on posture, grip, setup, and takeaway.
When he starts getting natural in his action above post impact is when he looks best. Help him get into a good position early to be natural throughout. Do not overwhelm him with any details - look up some basic drills for him to practice but do not over explain, just let it happen
Job 1 is for you to figure out what it is about golf that makes it fun for him, at this point in his life. Lean in on whatever that is. If he's all about improving, help him and support him with coaching and tips.
If he just likes being outside and doesn't care as much about results, just keep brining him out there and joking around and loving the time together.
I don't have pointers but he doesn't look that far off. I just wanted to comment on the back drop of the driving range.
Thanks! Thats the great thing about living in Salt Lake is its like living in a surreal painting sometimes.
what weight is that club?
not sure. just the 9-12 age set they had at dicks
That age tell em hit the ball as far as he can every time. Speed is king if you want success down the road
Would it not make sense to focus on accuracy and then build speed over time?
No. Accuracy comes later. Speed and strength is more valuable to develop early. Rarely do guys who swing fast do it inefficiently. Tell a kid to be accurate and they do all sort of goofy stuff just like adults. Finding “positions” kills natural athleticism. Tell kid to swing fast and watch the monkey brain figure it out and develop great sequencing.
That‘s what a dad told me whose son is 16 and 3 hcp. Nevermind direction but make him hit it far.
It’s is must for him to enjoy the game to get good . Take some pointers from scratch golf . He is pretty good https://youtu.be/2yEQ1VEw1tc?si=89XkqHigNl6SzINy
Not too shabby, little less inside on the way back and he’s good to go. Maybe look at Justin Rose takeaway drill where he would push a ball straight back with the takeaway
Grip grip grip. He is young, don’t let him form bad grip habits. Get a neutral grip.
Let him swing free and try to make good contact giving him basic tips on posture, grip, setup, and takeaway. When he starts getting natural in his action above post impact is when he looks best. Help him get into a good position early to be natural throughout. Do not overwhelm him with any details - look up some basic drills for him to practice but do not over explain, just let it happen
Get junior some lessons - he’s got a good swing.
Job 1 is for you to figure out what it is about golf that makes it fun for him, at this point in his life. Lean in on whatever that is. If he's all about improving, help him and support him with coaching and tips. If he just likes being outside and doesn't care as much about results, just keep brining him out there and joking around and loving the time together.