Tin Can Mallet

Uses

• Use this piece of equipment to practice golf and croquet putting skills.
• This serves as a great alternative to a real golf putter or croquet mallet.

Construction Materials

• 1 or 2 tin cans
• Tape
• Handle

Instructions for Construction

1. Find something to use as a handle for the mallet (broom stick handle, pvc pipe, etc.).
2. Fill two empty tin cans with sand or rocks and tape over the opening to hold filler inside.
   • Put lid back on before taping, if you can.
3. Tape the two cans togther, with the taped sides facing eachother.
4. Hold the handle to the middle of the two cans (where they're taped together), and tape the structures together.
5. Tape around that tape to secure all the tape holds (yellow tape in top picture - cans replace bottle).
6. Tape around the head of the putter to create better friction and surface for when the ball is struck.
7. Tape a handle from the top of the handle to midway down the handle to create a grip for the putter.

Modifications of Equipment

• Create a "mini-golf" course for more fun and practice opportunities.
  • Google search "Homemade mini golf ideas" for some creative, cheap and fun ideas!
• Use this tool with "Carpet Putting Green".