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Soft-Stix Golf Sets
Durable polyurethane foam head resists tearing or ripping, lending longevity to your beginner golf clubs. The firm foam stands up to the institutional use. Steel shafts reinforce the club, while a rubberized grip increases control.
Included foam balls are 3" dia, making them almost twice as big as standard options. They are also softer, giving young players a boost of confidence.
Sets include 12 clubs in your choice of putters, irons, or drivers, plus 12 balls and a DuraBag Duffel for storage.
Club Options:
- Putter. Acclimate students with the short game of golf, emphasizing power, control, and alignment. 30”L.
- #7 Iron. Teach the value of stance and swing mechanics. 37”L.
- Driver. Very lightweight club features a head with molded-in grooves on the face to mimic traditional options. 32”L.
15 Fun and Fundamental Movement Activities Using the Soft-Stix Golf Set
The Soft-Stix Golf Set is designed with extra-safe, oversized foam clubs and soft foam balls, making it perfect for introducing golf to students of all ages in a fun and safe environment. The forgiving materials reduce the risk of injury and allow for indoor or outdoor play. The larger striking surface and lightweight design help beginners learn the basic mechanics of swinging, striking, and aiming without frustration. These 15 creative activity ideas focus on developing a wide range of fundamental movement skills using the Soft-Stix Golf Set, from manipulative to locomotor, non-locomotor, and stability skills, making it an ideal tool for building physical literacy through engaging and imaginative play.
1. Tee Time Target Toss: Set up cones in various distances and shapes. Students aim to strike the Soft-Stix golf ball into different "holes" made by the cones. Focuses on striking and aiming coordination.
2. Foam Fairway Frenzy: Create different "fairways" using gym floor lines or poly spots and have students hop, leap, or skip to reach their ball after each hit. Combines striking with locomotor skills like hopping and skipping.
3. Putting Path Parade: Use chalk or tape to create curving paths that students must putt through. Encourages precision striking and control.
4. Obstacle Chip Challenge: Set up soft foam blocks as obstacles. Students must chip their ball over or around them. Develops striking and problem-solving agility.
5. Twist and Tee: Before each golf swing, students must perform a twist movement. Emphasizes twisting and manipulative control.
6. Swing Zone Speed Zone: Have students rotate between swinging stations with different striking tasks. Focuses on coordination and striking variety.
7. Chip & Chase Challenge: Students chip their ball, then sprint and stop at it, holding a one-leg balance for 3 seconds. Teaches striking, stopping, and balancing.
8. Tee Off Twist-Off: Teams race to perform a twist and swing combo before tagging the next player. Develops twisting, striking, and relay dynamics.
9. Push & Putt Pals: Students push their ball using only short controlled club strokes, working on pushing and manipulative accuracy.
10. Target Tap Tango: Use poly spots as numbered targets. Students must tap their ball lightly to hit the correct spot. Emphasizes striking precision and visual targeting.
11. Whack-a-Ball Balance: Students stand on one leg while swinging the club. Can they hit the ball while maintaining static balance and striking control?
12. Zany Zigzag Golf Run: Create a zigzag track using cones and poly markers. Students strike, then zigzag run to the ball. Builds agility and locomotor skills.
13. Swing, Shout & Slide: Students slide laterally to each new tee station and shout a fun phrase before swinging. Encourages lateral movement and enthusiasm.
14. Foam Fore Frenzy: Create team stations where students must strike to knock over targets. Enhances striking accuracy and hand-eye coordination.
15. Dizzy Driver Dash: Students spin around 3 times before trying to hit the ball into a bucket. Builds turning, stability, and fun!