In the chipping stoke, the swing is relatively small in length. Use the clock below as a guide. The swing length should move from 7 to 5 or 8 to 4.
A stance is taken with the feet close together.
A short swing motion is used with a 5, 6, 7 iron.
Little wrist movement is used and body moves naturally in the direction of the swing.
The distance of the shot will vary the amount of back swing.
The chip shot will fly low and roll further.
Coaching Suggestions
Insure that the back swing and the forward swing are about the same length.
Stress proper hand action, watch for target hand cupping at the back of the ball. Usually happens when the athlete tries to lift the ball up instead of swinging.
