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T i t le : Bu nk e r - i fi c ! A B unk e rLe s s o nC O N T E N T A R E A : PE / Golf

GRAD E LEV EL : 5th 12th gradeS TAND ARD S :NASPE

Demonstrate understanding of movement concepts, principles,strategies and tactics as they apply to the learning and

performance of physical activities.

Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respectsself and others in physical activity setting.

PURPOS E :Students will develop and understand the basic fundamentals of hitting a

bunker shot.LENGTH OF T IME :2 hoursMATER IALS :Sand wedges (20)

Golf balls (100 - 500)

Stations Dividers-range buckets or 2x4 wood 3 long (5)

Beverage Tubs or Trash cans (3 - 5)

Safety line (50 rope)

Circle rope 15 in diameter (1)

Flag stick (1)

Bunker (1)Student Sheet 1: Safety Precautions / Code of Conduct

Resource Sheets 1-3

Fast FactsGolf Form- Bunker Fundamentals

(see Resource Sheet 2 for photo illustrations)

Grip:For the right handed golfer, start with

the left hand on the target s ide of the shaft,close fingers and point thumb down the grip.

Make sure the two left handed knuckles are

prominently visible. Place the right hand

directly below the left hand. The right hand

will cover the top of the left thumb. For left

handed golfers, reverse the directions.

Set-up Stance: Place feet shoulder width

apart with body 45 left of the target line.

Ball position needs to be in the front of

stance (feet) aligned with centerline of body

(navel/chin). Set clubface open 45 right of

the target line behind the ball (clubface

facing sky) not touching the sand. For left

handed golfers, reverse the directions.

L to L:For a right handed golfer, while in a

proper Grip and Set-up Stance slowly take

the club away from the ball with the left arm

until the left arm is parallel to the ground and

club shaft creating the letter L. Then swing

down through the sand until the right arm is

parallel to the ground, and the club shaft

forms a backwards L on the other side of

the swing which is called the follow-through.

Have the clubhead strike the sand two inches

behind the ball trying to splash the ballout*. Hold follow-through position of the

backwards L until the ball lands and stops

moving.

Balance:Holding the finish position promotes

accuracy and consistency. There must be

coordination in footwork when performing L to

L. Swinging needs to be a pace where

balance is retained. Balance must be evident

in the backswing and downswing.

Note to Teacher: Knowledge of basic golfterminology/vocabulary and golf equipment is recommended to

facilitate this lesson. Before beginning the bunker lesson, have

each student read and sign the Safety Precautions / Code of

ConductStudent Sheet. Before class begins, use resource Sheet 1

to set up for the lesson.


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W H O L E G R O U P / S M A L L G R O U P1. Have students line up shoulder to shoulder on the safety line, behind the stations (see Resource Sheet 1). Review

aloud Student Sheet 1: Safety Precautions / Code of Conduct.

2. Using information in Fast Facts and on Resource Sheet 2, explain and demonstrate the proper form and techniqueof the Grip, Set-up Stance and L to L for a bunker shot.

3. Distribute sand wedges to students by the clubhead according to their dominant hand.4. Have students assume proper Grip and Set-up Stance facing you with their toes on the safety line. Check the form

of each student before going any further; Grip and Set-up Stance are very important fundamentals in any golf shotespecially the bunker shot.

5. Demonstrate the L to L swing emphasizing Balance (see Resource Sheet 2). Perform L to L bunker shot by strikingthree to five golf shots. Using information in Fast Facts, explain the importance of striking the sand two inches

behind the ball.

6. Divide students into pairs and direct them to their station to share. Have one student in the hitting station whiletheir partner waits behind the safety line.

7. Have students in the station make one or two practice L to L swings without striking the ball just the sand. Check forproper Grip, Set-up Stance, L to L and Balance.

8. Have each student strike three golf balls and then switch with their partner. Have students make one practice L to Lswing prior to striking a golf ball. Reinforce proper bunker fundamentals (see Fast Facts).

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Repeat step 8 until each student strikes 30-40 golf balls. Work with students who need reinforcement of properbunker fundamentals.

10.Regroup students together and introduce them to Closest to the Pin, Can-itand/orIn the Circle drills (see ResourceSheet 3).

11.Repeat step 8 playingClosest to the Pin, Can-itor practicing the In the Circle drill.12.Wrap up the sand play lesson with revisiting the bunker fundamentals-Grip, Set-up Stance, L to L and Balance.

F OLLOW -UP QUES T IONS1. What are the two key fundamental things to consider before making a bunker shot?2. What letter of the alphabet is used to remember this bunker shot?

EX TENS ION A C T IV IT IES1. Closest to the Pin: Place a flagstick 20 yards from a bunker. Have students take turns hitting one golf ball to the

selected target. Whomever strikes their golf ball the closest to the flag receives a point. Whomever gets to five total

points first wins that game. Students can also play in smaller groups. Select students of the same skill level to

play together.

2. Can It: Place a container/plastic tub/trash can 15 yards away. Have students take turns hitting their golf ball intothe container. Students develop aim and feel through this target-oriented drill that is challenging and fun. Golf

balls that end up around the container are great shots. Relate that information to students as if they were playing

golf on a real golf hole.

3. In the Circle: Place a rope 15 feet in diameter around the cup. Have students take turns hitting three golf ballstoward the circle. The goal is to have as many balls come to rest inside the circle. This game can be played one on

one against their partner or as a whole class.


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S TUD ENT S HEET 1 : S AF ETY PREC AUT IONS / C OD E OF C OND UC T

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS1. Hold the club at the club head end when the instructor is demonstrating or organizing the class.2. Never swing a club in a group setting.3. Swing the club only in designated areas.4. Do not approach a golfer who has the club down in the address position.5. Never stand in the target line of any golfer swinging a club.6. Yell FORE if you hit a ball that might hit someone.7. On the practice area with stations, only one person is allowed in a station at a time.8. When sharing a station, please wait your turn behind the safety line.9. When walking around the practice area, always walk behind the safety line.

CODES OF CONDUCT FOR JUNIOR GOLFERS

1. Golfers value honesty, integrity and sportsmanship.2. Use appropriate language.3. Golfers must follow dress code: shirts tucked in (boys) and hats off in the building (boys).

I have read these rules and understand them. They are for my safety and the safety of others. I promise to conduct

myself in an appropriate manner associated with the game of golf.

Students Name (Print Please) Student Signature Date


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RES OURC E S HEET 1 : BUNKER LES S ON S ET -UPMaterials:

Golf range or grass field 30 x 30 yards Golf clubs- sand wedges Golf balls Golf tees Flagstick Rake Beverage Tubs or Trash Cans Station dividers-range buckets or 2x4 wood 3 long Safety line- yellow rope 50 long Bunker Circle rope 15 in diameterSet up:

1. Place the flagstick in the ground or in a golf hole.2. Place containers/trash cans/beverage tubs in a half circle between the flag and the practice stations to be set. Set

these items approximately in a 20 radius half circle from the flag.

3. Pace off about 15-30 yards from these containers and begin to place the station dividers in the bunker facing the targets.Set stations approximately 9 apart.4. In each station make a box five foot by five foot with a rake handle creating an area for which students are to hit from.5. Pace off five yards back from these stations to set the safety line. The safety line separates students who are waiting

their turn which is a safe distance away of a students backswing in the station. Secure the safety line down into the

ground with golf tees. Make sure to account for the length of the backswing in the stations relative to the distance of the

safety line.

6. Place 50-100 golf balls to the left of each station divider (range bucket). This area is to be considered a station.7. Place extra golf balls and golf clubs behind the safety line. If students run out of golf balls during the session, call

timeout and have students retrieve them using range buckets.


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RES OURC E S HEET 2 : GR IP , S ET -UP S TANC E AND L TO L

Grip- Notice the two knuckles visible in the left hand.

Set-up Stance (down the line) Set-up Stance (face-on view)

*notice body and feet aimed left of flag *notice clubface open facing the sky

L to L (face-on view)


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L to L (down the line)

Splash sand two inches behind ball

Try and splash the top layer of sand out of the bunker


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RES OURC E S HEET 3 : S ET UP F OR C LOS ES T TO THE P IN , C AN - IT AND / OR INTHE C IRC LE D R ILLS

Closest to the Pin Drill

Can-it Drill

In the Circle Drill

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