The chipping stroke, though being easy, is often neglected by several beginner golf players. Chipping is, in fact, the one, which involves the least amount of movement other than putting. Here are some golf swing drills that will help you to perfect the chipping shot.

While playing a chip shot, there should be a triangle formed with your arms and shoulders. This triangle should stay in place until you are done with your chipping stroke. To get this triangle perfect, you need to practice various golf swing drills.

One way to ensure that you have the proper triangle is to setup for a chip shot just as you always do. However, before swinging, take a new club and join it with your first club so that it extends a foot above the end of the first one. This means that you need to hold the first club with a normal grip and place the second club upside-down in such a way that it points down and your hand is placed on the shaft of the second club while simultaneously gripping the original or first club. while doing so, the face of the second club should be pointing upwards.

One important thing to note while chipping is to see that you keep your wrists firm and strong while playing the chip shot. By practicing this drill, you will definitely become a much better chipper. In addition, you can practice distance control of your chips as it also contributes in improving your chipping. To do this, you need to practice landing a ball into a small circle from a distance of more than 3 feet. If you are able to land a ball into the target for 5 consecutive times then move back one foot and practice again. Remember, practice makes perfect and hence you need to practice this with all your clubs that you chip with and not just with your wedges.

Another thing you need to consider while playing a chip shot is to keep your leading arm as straight as possible at the time of your follow-through, especially for short pitches. This will ensure that you hit the ball right on target. In addition, it will help you to have a consistent strike. You may find this a bit difficult to do as you will feel that you need to bend the leading arm at the elbow after impact. However, with practice you will naturally get over the habit of bending the leading arm. This will also considerably improve your chipping.

These golf swing drills will help you to perfect the act of chipping. By following these drills, you will definitely be able to gain more consistency in your chip shots and can save many shots that will lower your scores.

Golf Swing Drills To Improve Your Chipping

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