Golf · Cool-down

Cool-down and review

An easy walk, gentle stretches for the back, hips, shoulders and wrists, then a short review in pairs and as a group of what worked and what to practise next.

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Time
10 min
Players
1–16
Age
U10+
Area
Shaded spot near the practice area
Equipment
water bottlesone club per player for the rotation stretch

Setup

  1. Pick a shady spot away from anyone still hitting. Clubs go back in bags or lie together on the ground.
  2. Players bring water; reapply sunscreen if the session continues outside.

How it runs

  1. Walk easily to the shade for a couple of minutes, carrying clubs and water.
  2. Stretches in a semicircle facing the coach, each held for about 20–30 seconds while breathing slowly: chest opener with hands clasped behind, cross-body shoulder stretch each side, standing hip-flexor stretch each side, gentle trunk turns with a club held across the shoulders, then wrist and forearm stretches.
  3. Pairs: each player tells their partner one thing that went well today and one thing to practise.
  4. Back together: each player names one practice task for next time; the coach notes them down.
  5. The coach asks about any pain in the back, wrists or elbows. Anyone sore is advised to rest and get it checked if it persists.

Coaching points

  • Ease into each stretch to mild tension; no bouncing or forcing.
  • Breathe out slowly as you settle into the stretch.
  • Make the review specific: 'my finish was balanced', not 'it was good'.
  • Pain means stop, not stretch harder.

Common mistakes

  • Rushing or skipping the stretches.
  • Only talking about the bad shots.
  • Stretching through pain or an injury.

Say it: “Breathe out, ease in.”

Make it harder

  • Players take turns to lead a stretch and explain what it is for.
  • Write a short practice plan for the week.

Make it easier

  • The walk and three stretches only.
  • The coach asks each player one simple question.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.