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Simple Tip For Better Chipping
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Simple Tip For Better Chipping
For simplicity, all advice on actual swings or drills is provided from a right handed perspective.
Last week we talked about the forward weight shift in transition.
This week, here's a very simple tip for better chipping.
Set it and forget it.
When setting up for a chip shot, set up with 90% of your weight on your forward side and leave it there during your entire chipping stroke.
It works so well because keeping your weight forward promotes a consistent ball-first strike at impact.
Benefits
- You will execute solid strikes.
- You simplify your chipping technique. When you set up with your weight forward and leave it there, you eliminate any potential weight shifting errors, and you keep your swing well centered.
I like to use a training aid called a Foot Wedge to burn the "weight forward" feel into my brain and body. Go to Amazon and search for foot wedge and you'll see a few options. I use the Callaway - they call it the Golf Practice Mat Power Platform, $14.00 - because it plants in the ground a little better than the other foot wedges.
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I have my students (and myself) hit balls for reps of 5 swings with the wedge under foot, then five reps without it, for 5 sets. Then hit 20 balls without any training aid to make sure the strike is replicated.
I also use this training aid for my full swing practice with my Divot Board to monitor my swing low point.
You can get the same training effect by standing on a couple golf balls placed under the edge of your rear foot, but the training aid is better - and it's very durable.
Try it, you'll like it!
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