Help with chipping and pitching

[okie]

As Yoda says "...you pull a string into a straight line.!"

This may not be the orthodox way to approach teaching TGM, but if I am pressed to provide a "tip" I usually go with extensor action. You just gotta stay in orbit! As has been stated many times EA is the glue that keeps the flying wedges from disintergrating under the forces of accelaration.

[ruthin]

I have to say extensor action seems to be seriously lacking in my action...

Having read through the posts made here, and practiced for a few minutes, I have noticed a big difference in the quality of short chips already

[sawblade]

I totally agree that EA should be the first thing to be mastered. however, go to section on hingeing and try it. Notice how important pivot and rhythym become. The Revolta drill is an oldy. 1. Find some softpan (softer than hardpan) and face a strong wind (important). 2. Stand 4 feet from a 2 foot bench and start hitting 20 to 30 yard wedges. Brutal! Flop shot not allowed. Must hit down and through. I don't advice anyone to do this, because sand in your ears or a loud bang from the bench is no picnic. As a kid he told me to do this and I didn't know any better. Never mastered it!

[bts]

Hi Yoda and all,

I have a lot of problems with my chipping and pitching. I tend to hit a lot of shots fat. I have been reading TGM over the last year and I have recently purchased a wrist Tic Tac and Pureball striker. From what I see I "think" I am a hitter.


My problem with a FLW and BRW is I seem to get no elevation and can still hit it fat

When I hit it fat I mean fat "with" a flat left wrist (no click on the Tic Tac), not flipping at it.

Is this a pivot problem? A setup issue?

My stance is square, about a foot wide and ball position central, with hands at "impact fix"

I seem to chip better with a closed stance for some reason..........

Thanks all for any help

Do you intend to "get the ball up" with the club? if so, do the opposite and let the clubface do the work.

(6-E-2. Hitting or Swinging, direct the #3 Pressure Point strongly downward per 1-L-9, 1-L-10, 2-J-3 and 6-C-2-A to insure the "Downward" element of Three Dimensional Impact (2-C-0). That is -TRY TO DRIVE THE BALL INTO THE GROUND, NOT IN THE AIR.)