How to chip the golf ball with precision
Written By
Bobby Eldridge
Founder of Online Golf Lessons
If you want to improve your short game you have to learn how to chip the golf ball with solid contact. I am going to explain to you exactly how to just that. The address position for chipping the golf ball has three components. Today I am going to tell what they are and how to apply them.
#1. Ball position is critical for consistent impact. It has to be in the middle to middle back of your stance. If it is too far forward you will hit up on it and top the ball or hit it thin most of the time. The other reason you want it in the middle to middle back of your stance is so the clubhead will approach the ball on a steep angle.
#2. The second part is to make sure you have 75% of your weight on your left foot at address. Once you place the weight on your left side, leave it there during the backswing and downswing. If you stay put during the swing the clubhead will swing steep into the back of the golf ball and it will have the same flight and roll every time.
#3. After you have placed the ball in the center of your stance and you leaned over to the left with 75% of your weight on your left leg, it is time now to move the handle over to your left side. Remember when you address the golf ball the handle of the club is in the center of your body. When you moved your weight over to the left, the center of your body is now on your left side. That is why YOU HAVE TO MOVE THE HANDLE OVER TO THE CENTER OF YOUR BODY.
When you move the handle over to your left leg it will allow the club to swing UP in the backswing and DOWN in the downswing, thus creating a steep and consistent impact.
If you follow these steps you will chip the golf ball better than ever.
