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Shawn
If you have a open face at 10*, what prevents the ball from going 10* right of target.
Ron
Because of the loft and the lack of speed; if you did the same thing with the driver, yes, it would scoot to the right big time!
Shawn
Even if you use a 8 iron or lower for a bump and run shot?
Ron
Yes! When the greens are huge you need it!
Sorry for the multiple posts on this chipping video. So, it seems as if I’ve run into a new problem…. contact. I practiced over and over (and watched the video multiple times). However, it appears that about 50% of the time, I get a ball squirting off to the right. I know I am not hitting the hosel. It appears to be catching the blade, which is open, of course. Very inconsistent and frustrating. I try to keep a rhythm and cut the dandelion. The dandelion is laughing at me. Need some serious help on this simple stroke.
Regards,
Dave
1-Is your momentum moving towards the intermediate point?
2-is the ball RIGHT BACK in the middle of the right foot
3-do you see the blur of the club as it passes in front of you in the practice swings?
Thanks for the quick reply. So, on the first question…. I bump the club to create the path to the target and let the club fall and avoid manipulation. I see the blur on the practice swing, and play the ball off the right toe. Is that too far back? I tried a slightly open stance, but that doesn’t seem to affect the contact.
Why don’t we just do a skype session? Take care of this in a half hour for good!
Good idea! Where do I go on the site to set that up and get it in the schedule?
See http://www.wisdomingolf.com and the “lessons” page
Click in “online options”
Get me a face on and a down the line clip of your chip;
Email it to shawnclement@me.com so it gets to me properly. We will schedule something then.
Shawn
Great news, Shawn. Worked through this video again in the practice area. I realized my issue…. I was keeping my weight forward, moving into the backswing, but I was coming through the ball, I wasn’t allowing my hips to get out of the way. A very small thing can cause a major collapse. Played this morning after my first full week back on the WIG system and shot an 87. My chips were spot on, leaving me with many simple one putts. Thanks for all your help and this great system. I am still going to get a Skype session this summer. Take care.
Shawn – Working on my setup for the chip here…. quick question on the grip. I think I already have the acid test good on the full swing. Is it the same for the chip? (Considering that the shaft of the club is leaning forward… so, if I gripped the club as it is leaning forward, then the grip is turned slightly clockwise around the club. Or… should I grip the club normally, as with any other club (other than the slightly open club face)?
Thanks for all the great info, Shawn.
Regards,
Dave
Neutral grip with slightly open face; we are not trying to compress it and the loft used will mot affect direction. Sole of club needs a bit of bounce because of less force going through the ground and turn too.
Wow. This really helped, Shawn. A Big Thanks. Just one evening working on this and it made a big difference. The key for me is keeping the ACU connected and letting the arm all and flow through the swing.
Regards,
Dave
What you mean by keeping the ACU connected is keeping it’s formation and not letting it change from a lower case y to a j right? You are not trying to chip with head covers stuck under the arm pits I hope…😝
Oh yes, not using any head covers… really focusing on the takeaway from the core with no wrist bend, club manipulation, and keeping the solar plexus and hands in line… bump to the top and let it fall through the shot with a good grip and pressure to cut the dandelion. Is this right idea?
Yes, your last post was good! 😀👍
Thanks, Shawn!
Hi Shawn. Do you have a video that covers shanks? I’ve been shanking for quite some time now not only with my chips but also pitches and full shots. I could really use some help. I’m a new premium member. I’d be up for paying for a remote lesson for sure.
Please let me know.
Thanks,
Derek
Immediately go to the “football drill series” videos on premium; then to “the goldie locks series” and focus on the distance to ball portion and let me know how you do!
Shawn
Shawn,
This is my top “favourite” video. Chipping is also my no 1 shot and the way I always start my warm up prior to a round. Yet I still have a question…..
Sometimes I feel that my body controls the movement and that my upper arms are connected to my chest…going along for the ride. Sometimes I feel that my arms swing free and the body follows…..getting out of the way, back and forward.
I would like to focus on just one of these “feelings” and methods and I would appreciate your advice.
Good to be back !!
Tim
Definitely the arms swinging freely!!!
Get a sledge hammer, 4 to 6 pounds; and swing it like a putter with perpetual motion; back and through without stopping for around 12 cycles without stopping after each swing; and then go longer and longer on the swing until it feels like a long chip and feel how the hammer just tracks in front of you missing your toes by inches and feel how the body turns and returns out of the way to allow the arms to swing and not collide with the upper rib cage and get diverted off line!
See this oldie but goodie with a pick axe!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdA9GeAvHNk
Shawn