Game version
Routine game: make a short routine (breath, aim, swing) and teach it to your partner. Swap, and notice how calm it feels.
Bounce Back Holes
After a hole above your plan, focus on making the next hole calm and simple.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Play 6 holes with an adult.
Core: Full routine. Beat your own calmest routine.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 20 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Clubs, balls, scorecard
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Focus & Composure
The steps
How it works
- Play 6 holes with an adult.
- After a tough hole, use your reset: breath, one lesson, fresh routine.
- Play the next hole to the safe side.
- Note how often you bounced back.
Coaching point
Next hole is new.
Safety: Play the course only with an adult, from short tees that fit how far you hit. Keep everyone clear before you swing, and wait until the group ahead is out of reach before you hit. At the first thunder or lightning, stop and go inside; wait 30 minutes after the last thunder. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (one breath), Core (full routine), More (the routine after a miss). Beat your own calmest routine.
Story
You are a pilot running through the pre-flight checks.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own calmest routine. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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