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22 Lessons
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Basics of instructing
Welcome to the basics of instructing! This section is aimed at new instructors and requires no prior knowledge or experience in instructing.
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1.1
Basics of Instructing
2 Minutes
1.2
The Essentials of Running Children’s Sport
4 Minutes
1.3
The Role of the Instructor
2 Minutes
1.4
Recap 1: What will be your strengths as an instructor?
1 Question
Planning Training for Children
This section covers the basics of training planning such as location, group size, rules etc.
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2.1
Planning Training for Children 1 – location, equipment
2 Minutes
2.2
Planning Training for Children 2 – safety
2 Minutes
2.3
Planning Training for Children 3 – children’s skills
2 Minutes
2.4
Planning Training for Children 4 – age groups
2 Minutes
2.5
Planning Training for Children 5 – inclusion
5 Minutes
2.6
Guidelines for the instructor
3 Minutes
2.7
Atmosphere
2 Minutes
2.8
Recap 2: Instructing children
4 Questions
Instructing Disc Golf
Now let's focus on disc golf specific learning.
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3.1
Instructing Disc Golf Basics
2 Minutes
3.2
How to Organize Disc Golf Training
4 Minutes
3.3
Starting a Training Group
4 Minutes
3.4
Planning a Training session
2 Minutes
3.5
Training Templates
5 Minutes
3.6
Disc Golf Exercises, Games and Drills
15 Minutes
3.7
Recap 3: Instructing Disc Golf
Instructing Technique
Simple introductions to basic throwing and putting technique.
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4.1
Backhand
12 Minutes
4.2
Forehand
8 Minutes
4.3
Putting
7 Minutes
4.4
Throwing angles
4 Minutes
4.5
Recap 4: Technique Quiz
8 Questions
4.6
Thank You
Forehand
Forehand grip
“Pistol grip”
The index and middle fingers rest against the edge of the disc, and the thumb firmly rests on the cover of the disc approx. 2-3 cm from the edge.
The ring finger and the pinky support the edge of the disc
Stand still forehand
The forehand spin is produced using the elbow, wrist and fingers
Balanced throwing position, remember to bend your knees.
The weight transfer from the back leg generates power.
The rotation of the hips allows the power to be transferred to the arm.
The elbow leads the whip-like movement of the hand
Forehand with run-up
The last two steps are the most significant.
You can take more steps if you need to
Run-up training starts with the last step
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