[fubyFrery]

Well I am teaching my golf unit right now to 6-8th graders!!!!! Some of the kids are open minded and are giving it a good effort. A lot of them are so closed minded it is a shame. They hate that we are doing this and the sad thing is they won't even get dressed to participate. They think it is easy but they can not hit even a tennis ball.

Right now we are all hitting 9i and I have them hitting tennis balls to help with the success rate. It is amazing to see some of these kids try and hit the ball. Many of them have no concept of hand eye coordination. That is the biggest thing we are working on is just getting them to actually hit the ball.

It is still fun and some are really understanding what to do. It is a work in progress. I hope that my 6th graders by the time they get in 8th grade will show much improvement and really start to appreciate this great game.

[durootrium]

Well I am teaching my golf unit right now to 6-8th graders!!!!! Some of the kids are open minded and are giving it a good effort. A lot of them are so closed minded it is a shame. They hate that we are doing this and the sad thing is they won't even get dressed to participate. They think it is easy but they can not hit even a tennis ball.

Right now we are all hitting 9i and I have them hitting tennis balls to help with the success rate. It is amazing to see some of these kids try and hit the ball. Many of them have no concept of hand eye coordination. That is the biggest thing we are working on is just getting them to actually hit the ball.

It is still fun and some are really understanding what to do. It is a work in progress. I hope that my 6th graders by the time they get in 8th grade will show much improvement and really start to appreciate this great game.

You should be applauded for your work and effort. The PGA Professional at my home course has been awarded several times because of his work with Jr golfers, and he has told me several times that he finds it easier to teach a child, than a adult in many cases. The big thing with Jr's is just keeping them focussed. They have a lot happening in their lives and have not fully developed the skill of staying in the moment, but many adults have that issue as well....LOL.

I hope you take the time to not only teach them skills, but about the game itself in area's like history and etiquette. At 50, I have great memeories of being lead by the same teaching pro we have today as well as by my parents. Golf is truely a game for life and it teaches lessons in life.

[Saduyre9de]

this is great that you are working with kids! great job. It is going to be tough but stick with it!

It seems like a generational thing, but I was always out playing sports when i was younger. Its sad to see things getting worse and kids not having the basic co-ordination that is required to play sports. I am glad to see you doing your part to help, and hopefully you are passing on the love of a great sport.