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hi shawn, appreciate this chipping lesson. One question : i struggle with the engine of the motion. You say the weight and the momentum does it all. The knees , like in the full swing , are , so i presume , are also an engine . Anyway the arms do not participate. Do I understand it correctly?
See “kinetic chain part 5” which is for chipping as well and see the “beginner series part 2” where we deal with this same thing. So, arms are passive yes, and the legs and body are simply reacting to the swing and weight of the arms and club which is a reaction to the task demanded by your mind. Shawn
hi shawn, i like to thank you for your fantastic lesson methods and vision on how golf should be learned. i enjoy it all very much and i m grateful for all you do for us ‘students’. take care and looking forward for a fantastic 2020! ernst from the netherlands
Thank you Ernst! All the best to you and your family! 😀👍
Hi Shawn, new premium member but have seen many of your tapes in the past. When you chip or pitch is the leading edge of your club flat or toe up.
Hi and welcome! The face a bit open; about 10 degrees and the sole of club can be flat or toe up as the G-force is way less evident in this shot and will not force the sole of the club down like in full swings; you want the face a bit open to raise the leading edge and allow for a nice glide along the ground. Shawn
Hi Shawn, not been with the program long, but my ball striking is awesome. I am having trouble with chipping and pitching though. I get good contact, but with the band’s so far in front of the ball, the flight is low, with lots of run. I can’t seem to get any check, any ideas?
Hey Shawn, I’m loving learning to be at one with gravity! A quick question: is your stance open to help the chest out of the way during the forward swing momentum?
May the force be with you.
Stance is a bit open, not much; but the ball is back and the chest is centered in a position that is forward of the ball though!
Got it, but why not have your feet parallel to the target line?
This is something that has evolved quite a bit in the last few years; and much of it has to do with length of club, lead hand dominance, hip and pelvis movement of the individual;
If you feel more comfortable chipping feet parallel, that can work; there will be more coming on this for full swings, see our “great driver nugget” video from this spring on premium;
Shawn
Hi Shawn, just signed up yesterday and loving the videos. Chipping is my worst shot so can’t wait to try this method. What club is best? I tend to use a 52. Do you recommend using one club or using different lofts depending on distance? ( I’m hoping you will say one club ).
Thanks Gerry
Edinburgh
Scotland
Hi Gerry! This is a very complete chipping video and your surroundings at your local course where you play will dictate your clubs for chipping; I use my lob wedge for 75% of chips at my club; and the other 25% is shared by the sand wedge and gap wedge depending on how far the roll is on the green.
What degree of bounce do have on your lob wedge?
My Ping TS wedge has 6 degrees bounce; you don’t want any more than 8 and much better to have the dual sole grind like the M grind of Vokey or C grind of Callaway.
Thanks, Shawn. I am looking at those wedges as my next purchase. However, I looked at my current 60 degree wedge. It is a Taylormade with 10 degree bounce. Until I get a new one, is there any adjustment, or things I need to watch out for with my current wedge?
10 degrees is not bad; your flop shots won’t have the same potential and will be limited to specific lies; you will still have some fun with it!
Shawn