Game version
Green-target game: two teams of two take turns aiming at hula-hoop greens, standing well apart. Each team counts only its own hits.
Green Target Ladder
Move through three targets at different distances, choosing the club for each.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Pick three targets at short, middle and long distances.
Core: Medium. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 15 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Irons, balls, 3 targets
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Iron Play
The steps
How it works
- Pick three targets at short, middle and long distances.
- Hit to the short one until you land it within reach.
- Then move up to the next target.
- Count how many balls it takes to clear the ladder; try to use fewer next time.
Coaching point
Right club, one target.
Safety: Hit only from the marked spot on the range or practice area, keep everyone clear of your swing, and never walk out to get balls while anyone is still hitting. At the first thunder or lightning, stop and go inside; wait 30 minutes after the last thunder. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen. Warm up first and move slowly. Keep full swings to about 30 balls a session for young players, then rest. Stop if your back, wrists or shoulders hurt.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a hoop: Less (big), Core (medium), More (small). Beat your own best out of 10.
Story
You are a pilot landing a plane on the right runway.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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