Henrico Learning Today - Lakeside Elementary School - September 13, 2023

Summary

In this engaging physical education class at Lakeside Elementary, teacher Laura Vachelli introduces fourth graders to golf safety and putting techniques. Emphasizing golf as a lifelong activity, she teaches the ABC safety procedures: Check all sides, Broadcast intentions, and get Confirmation from caddies. Students practice their putting stance, learning to form an 'A' with their feet and a 'Y' with their arms while focusing on gentle, accurate strokes. The class culminates in hands-on practice, encouraging peer feedback and reinforcing learned skills, setting the stage for their next lesson on chipping.

Takeaways

• 😀 Golf is a lifetime activity, allowing skills learned today to be utilized throughout life.
• 😀 The ABC safety procedures are essential for safe putting: A - Check All Sides, B - Broadcast, C - Caddy Confirmation.
• 😀 Students must check for hazards and other people before putting to ensure safety.
• 😀 Broadcasting your intention to putt by saying 'I'm putting' is crucial to alert others.
• 😀 The caddy's role is to confirm it is safe to putt with a thumbs-up signal.
• 😀 Proper stance involves making an 'A' with feet positioned shoulder-width apart.
• 😀 The correct arm position while putting forms a 'Y' shape with the golf club.
• 😀 Putting requires a gentle motion rather than a lot of force; the goal is to roll the ball into the hole.
• 😀 Students actively participated in hands-on demonstrations, reinforcing learning through practice.
• 😀 Constructive feedback from peers is encouraged to help improve each student’s putting technique.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the lesson taught by Laura Vachelli?

The lesson focuses on golf safety procedures and putting, emphasizing that golf is a lifetime activity.

What does the 'A' in the ABC safety procedures stand for?

The 'A' stands for 'check all sides,' which means players need to ensure there are no hazards or other people around before putting.

Why is broadcasting important in golf safety procedures?

Broadcasting is important because it alerts others that you are about to putt, preventing them from walking into the area and potentially getting hit.

What are the roles of the caddy and the safety during the putting exercise?

The caddy confirms it is clear to putt, while the safety also ensures the area is safe before the player takes their shot.

What does the 'Y' in the putting cues refer to?

The 'Y' refers to the position of the arms and golf club, which should resemble the shape of a 'Y' during the putting stance.

How should the feet be positioned when putting?

The feet should be shoulder-width apart to form an 'A' shape, ensuring stability and proper alignment.

What is the ultimate goal of a putt in golf?

The ultimate goal of a putt is to gently and accurately roll the ball into the hole.

What does the lesson encourage students to do after each putt?

After each putt, students are encouraged to provide constructive feedback to each other to help improve their technique.

What should students do if they need to pass the golf club to the next player?

Students should place the club down and not hand it to the next player to avoid accidents.

What will the class focus on in the next lesson after this putting practice?

In the next lesson, the class will focus on chipping while continuing to use the same safety procedures.