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Hi Andy,

The question I’m asked most in Golf is how to chip the ball better. A good practice drill is to set the ball back in the stance and form a ‘Y’ shape with your arms and club. Then, swing the ‘Y’ shape from 9 O’clock to 3 O’clock and no more, making sure to swing the club head at the target area.

Hope this helps and good luck with your site!!!

DarhtFader.

Another key to consistently getting the ball up and down when chipping is proper weight distribution. Keep at least 60% of your weight on the front foot at address (left foot for right-handed golfers).
Think of hitting slightly down and through the ball. This will encourage a good weight transfer and, in turn, help complete the follow-through. Keep the back of the left wrist facing the target and don’t let it break down. That’s crucial. Otherwise, your shots will break down as well!

The one thing I always keep in my mind when swinging is keep my eye on the ball, this pretty much eliminates a lot of my problems like picking my head up or being distracted etc.

Take a wider stance when playing in the wind, keeping a solid base will minimise the affect of the wind on your balance.

Watching your playing partners’ chips and putts can help you with your shot. Make a mental record of everything; good and bad and try and capitalize on past events.

Swing tempo

A driver takes the same swing tempo as a pitching wedge, and the same is true for all the clubs when taking a full swing. The consistency in tempo will lead to consistency in contact (and thus accuracy). For a proper swing let your arms lead and smoothly draw the club away with your arms, and let your body follow. Your left shoulder and hips will turn obediently, naturally transferring weight to your right side (about 90% on the back foot at the top of your swing).

For greater accuracy try pulling with your left arm from the top of your swing. And don’t do like the pros and lead the downswing. Yes, this gives them power, but, for most golfers, it results in sliding ahead of the ball and causes weak, slicing shots.

Low and left causes topped shots. Keep the club face square for several inches after impact. Transfer your weight to your front left side (about 90% on the front foot on your follow through). Let your right knee rotate to face the target with your right foot up so the bottom is visible. Your hands should be high and close to your left ear.

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