CHIPPING

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CHIPPING

• Use a square stance and open hip (30).
• Hands are farther ahead of the ball.
• The shaft should be angled forward.
• Position the ball in the middle to the back in
  your stance.
• Shift more weight on the target side foot.
• The more loft used, the higher the shot flies and
  the shorter the ball rolls upon landing.
• The less loft used, the lower the shot flies and
  the more the ball rolls upon landing.

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CHIPPING

• In the rough
• Use a narrow stance and position the ball back by
  your right foot.
• Cock the wrists using a steep take away.
• Accelerate through the ball at impact, sharp blow
  into the back of the ball.
• The clubface should be fractionally open.
• Use a wedge.

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CHIPPING

• On the apron
• Use a straight faced club.
• Use a narrow stance, feet quite close together.
• Bend slightly forward from the hips keeping the
  weight on the balls of your feet.
• The left hand must not stop on the follow
  through.
• Do not scoop the ball.
• ½ swing with the arms only.

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PITCHING

• Under 30 yards
• Create a triangle with your hands, arms, and
  shoulders at address.
• Swing that triangle back and through, keeping the
  arms relaxed.
• Position the ball in the middle of your stance.
• Shift your weight slightly forward.
• Your hands are ahead of the ball.

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PITCHING

• Over 30 yards
• Stop your back swing when the shaft is parallel
  to the ground and swing through until the shaft
  is perpendicular.
• Keep your hands ahead of the ball.
• Position the ball in the middle of your stance.
• Shift more weight to the left side.
• Use an open but narrow stance.

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CHIPPING PITCHING

• The club shaft and your left arm form a straight
  line.
• Let your hands and arms due the work.
• Your upper body is still.
• Let the loft of the club lifts the ball.
• Swing quite steeply, keeping your head steady.
• Keep the clubface square through impact and
  afterwards to impart maximum backspin on the ball
  with a ball/turf strike.

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PITCHING

• 25 70 yards in the rough
• Use a 56º or 60º wedge.
• Open the clubface.
• Position the ball forward in your stance
• Hit behind the ball with a descending blow.

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PITCHING

• 75 100 yards in the rough
• Use a SW or 56º Wedge.
• Position the ball back in your stance.
• Have the clubface square to the target.
• Increase the back swing length to generate speed.

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PITCHING

• 30 to 60 Feet Range
• Use a 56º or a 60º wedge.
• Position the ball back in your stance.
• Hand are well ahead of the clubface.
• Shift your weight to the left.
• Use a short back swing.
• Hit the ball first and flush.

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PITCHING

• 65 Feet Range
• Use an 8 iron.
• Position the ball back in your stance.
• Shift your weight to the left.
• Hands ahead of the clubface.
• Swing the club at an even pace.

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PITCHING

• 75 100 Yards in the Fairway
• Position the ball in the middle of your stance.
• Hands are slightly ahead of the clubface.
• Your weight is evenly distributed.
• Have the clubface square to the target.
• Use a PW with a ¾ swing.
• Have a slight turn to the right with the hips.
• Arms swing hands quiet.
• Make a shallow divot.

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PITCHING

• The Long Lazy Lob (Tight Lie / No Green)
• Use a 60º Wedge.
• Position the ball in the middle of your stance.
• Shift your weight to favor the right side.
• Use a light grip pressure.
• Maintain the V for a shallow shot at impact.
• Keep the clubface away from the body parallel to
  the ground.

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WEDGES