How to improve your shortgame – Chipping
by Head Professional, Steve Nixon

This is the 1st of a 3 part series. In this video I talk about how to improve your chipping. In all shots you always start with your grip first. I like for you to choke up almost to the shaft. This will make you bend from the hips more, and get you closer to the ball. Then I like for you to set your feet with your weight about 90% on your front foot. This keeps you from moving left or right to much. Since you are not trying to hit it far you don’t have to move much. After my feet I set my posture from my knees all the way out to my hands. One of the best places I know to practice your posture is in front of a mirror. That includes your full swing posture and putting posture. After I get set I GO!

All I think about is my landing target. I know what it takes to hit to my landing target and if I read the chip shot correctly then my chip shot has a better chance to get close to the hole. When you start practicing, try using sticks like I have in the video to see if you swing straight back or if you bring it inside the target path. The longer the club stays on the target ling the straighter it goes. On your backswing make sure you don’t rotate your hips, keep them still. At the same time don’t use your wrist to hit the ball. I tell my students to pretend that your wrists are in a cast. And last, is to maintain your triangle with your shoulders and arms throughout your swing.

Check back to see segments 2 and 3 on pitching and practicing your short game.
For more info you can contact me at snixon@precisiongolfschool.com

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