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

Bounce is there to help the club slide when it contacts the ground rather than dig

short game sees a lot more connection between the lower and upper body.

the gap between the trailing edge of the sole and the leading edge, this gap is the ‘bounce’.

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

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

and the Lob Shot (Release-3).

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

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.

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.