3 Releases: The Short Game System: Transform Your Technique & Thinking

recommend weakening your grip (move it to the left) to create the flatter left wrist angle for the chip and run shot.

left wrist angle is now flatter than for a full swing and the shaft is more upright. Note that the heel of the club is slightly off the ground. It is better to have the shaft more upright than too flat, since the latter can lead to the heel of the club digging into the turf, producing less than perfect, often heavy contacts.

We can afford to stand much closer to the ball to develop the smoother, more controlled action we require.

Slight forward shaft lean

Almost all amateur golfers tilt their shoulders too much when chipping.

Flaring the left foot helps you place your weight correctly on the left side and opens the left hip, encouraging better rotation through the

The main idea with the chip and run is to create as few moving parts as possible. It should be a short, neat swing with gentle rotation around your left side.

The basic chip and run is the shot you need to master first in the short game. This shot has minimal carry and more roll and is usually played from just off the green, primarily from a fringe/fairway lie.

Effective bounce use creates a much greater margin for error.