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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish
Exactly. And chipping, putting, pitches are the funnest shots of all.
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The first thing they should learn is the difference between a full swing and a chip or pitch shot.
The first thing in regards to shortgame play is how to chip and run the ball.
Then they have to learn when to use it.
It's Amazing how beginners will stand up to a chip shot like they're going to hit a full shot.
You have to get closer to it, play it back in your stance. let go of the club, toe it in(close the face) then grip it. Don't take it back past knee high depending on the length, slope and general conditions of the shot. Don't take it to far back and quit on it(decelerate on your through swing). You'll most likely hit behind it but you could also blade it. Chances are you won't hit it crisp regardless. Keeping a firm left wrist is helpfull but don't over do it and tighten up.. Also stroke it with the tempo of a putt. (If you have a tempo to your stroke?)
And above all else "relax"!
And don't forget to visualize! Vi-Vi-Visualize!
PhilFree
