How to Make the Perfect Chip Shot
The chip shot is key to your short golf game. Unlike a pitch shot, the chip shot isn't in the air for very long. The momentum of the ball is carried forward, rather than into the air, causing the ball to roll along the green. The chip shot should only be used when very close to the green, as distance makes rolling the ball along the green less precise. With practice, the ball will roll close to hole, lining up an easy putt.
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Instructions
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Grip down the shaft. Although the 8 or 9 Iron is built to handle longer shots, you aren't going to be taking a full swing. Less length on the club will allow for more precision, like gripping an Exacto knife close to the blade
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Stand away from the ball. Since you aren't using a putter, you will need to back off a bit to align the club head correctly with the ball.
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Shift your weight forward. Being a shorter shot, you need very little body movement. All the movement should be in your shoulders. There is no need to shift your weight back to add extra power.
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Keep your wrists firm. You shouldn't break your wrists during the shot.
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Hit the ball lightly. The shot requires less force than you would imagine. The ball should hop, not soar and roll along the green.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are having trouble breaking your wrist, look at the end position of your club after the shot. If the club is perpendicular to the direction you hit the ball, you broke your wrists.
References
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