Game version
Fairway-target game: two teams of two take turns hitting to a target zone, standing well apart. Each team counts only its own zone hits.
Shape the Tee Shot
Learn to curve a tee shot a little left or right on purpose.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Hit 5 normal tee shots to see your usual curve.
Core: Medium. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 15 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Driver or wood, tees, balls
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Driving
The steps
How it works
- Hit 5 normal tee shots to see your usual curve.
- Aim your feet slightly right and swing along them to start it right.
- Then aim slightly left and do the same.
- Count the shots that curved the way you called.
Coaching point
Feet set the start line.
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.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a zone: Less (big), Core (medium), More (small). Beat your own best out of 10.
Story
You are sending a rocket down the fairway to the landing pad.
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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