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An article by: Bobby Eldridge
Let's go over the top 6 chipping mistakes so you can figure which one you make and how to fix it
on your own.
Topping and Thin Chip ShotsIf you are topping or
hitting your chip shots thin, there are two possible reasons why you are making this mistake.
If you are swinging the golf club too much from inside to outside, the clubhead is reaching the
bottom of the arc behind the ball and by the time the leading edge of the golf club reaches the
golf ball, the clubhead is beginning to swing up and the leading edge catches the ball in the
middle or top.
Lesson: Check weight and handle placement. If the tops or thins continues, place the ball further
back in your stance.
ToppingYes there is another way to top the golf ball.
If you swing the golf club too much from outside to in, the inside of the club will travel too
vertical during the downswing. You will either hit tops or fat shots. If the clubhead travels too
steep, the bottom of the arc moves from under the ball to another inch further forward. On top of
the ball.
Lesson: Check the ball position. Move your right shoulder back an inch or two so the golf club can
swing more from the inside.
Too LongIf you believe your method is correct and yet
you continue to hit chip shots that run across the green consistently, you will need to correct one
thing. Your downswing is way too steep. The clubhead is coming down too vertical.
Lesson: The first thing you will have to check is the ball position. If the ball is too far back in
your stance, this will create too steep of an angle. The second problem might be the handle of the
golf club. Check to make sure the handle is across from your belt buckle, not your left pant
leg.
Too ShortIf you believe your method is correct and
yet you continue to hit chip shots that come up short consistently, you will need to correct one
thing. Your downswing is way to shallow. The clubhead is coming down too level to the ground.
Lesson:Check the ball position and make sure it is not too far forward. 70% of your weight has
to be on your left leg and the handle has to be across from your belt buckle.
PullsIf you have a tendency to pull your chip shots,
the golf club is traveling too much from outside to inside in the downswing and the clubface is
aiming left at impact.
Lesson: The first thing you have to check is the ball position. Make sure the ball is slightly back
of center and then check your shoulder alignment and have the shoulders parallel to your target
line.
PushesIf you have a tendency to push your chip shots
the golf club is traveling too much from inside to outside in the downswing and the clubface is
aiming right at impact.
Lesson: The first thing you have to check is the ball position. Make sure the ball is slightly
forward of center and then check your shoulder alignment and have the shoulders parallel to your
target line.
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