Chip Shot Distance Drill
If you’re having trouble hitting your chip shots the correct distance in the air here’s what I suggest you do.
On the practice fairway or at home on your lawn you should set out 5 targets and put them in a line about 10 feet apart. Now place a bag of balls about 10 feet from the first target and get out your wedge.
Set a goal of hitting 3 chip shots within a foot of your target, which in this case will be the closest target. When I say a foot from your target I mean on the fly, don’t worry where these chip shots run to. Once you’ve completed this chip shot goal move to one of the other distances and keep doing this chipping drill until you’ve completed all 5 distances. If you complete this chipping task take a break, you’ve earned it, and your chipping will be much more consistent the next time you play.
To keep improving your chip shots using this drill, just increase the distances of the targets and vary the distances between them while experimenting chipping with different clubs. With constant repetition of this drill your chipping and pitching will improve and consequently your scores will be lower.
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