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Putt to the Cup

Tap a soft ball along the ground into a cup on its side with a short plastic putter. Gentle swings, short distances.

By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026

Set up

Lay a cup on its side as the hole, 2 big steps away.

Ages
4 to 6
Time
3 min
Players
Just you
Space
Yard or field
Bring
Plastic putter or short putter, soft ball, cup on its side
Level · skill
Beginner · Putting

The steps

How it works

  1. Lay a cup on its side as the hole, 2 big steps away.
  2. Show a small swing like a pendulum.
  3. Your child taps the ball along the ground to the cup.
  4. Fetch the ball and try from a new spot.

Coaching point

Praise the try: “Smooth little swing!”

Safety: The tool stays low, and everyone else stands back, clear of the swing. A short plastic putter and a soft ball only.

Make it fun

Play it, don't drill it

Game version

Make “Putt to the Cup” a team game: you and a grown-up are on the same team and cheer for each other.

Story

You and a grown-up are explorers, and “Putt to the Cup” is the map to the treasure.

Practice makes progress

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