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Written by Mark Officer
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TRAINING PROGRAM
  1. The Grip
  2. Alignment
  3. Set Up
  4. Power Sources
  5. The Full Swing
  6. Shaping Shots
  7. Ball Flight Laws
  8. Putting
  9. Chipping
  10. Pitching
  11. Bunker Shots
  12. Video Analysis
  13. Analysis & Performance
  14. SAM PuttLab

Section 9 - Chipping

 PERFECTSTROKE™ is a golf company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of golf training aids. It also provides golf instruction services ranging from individual golf lessons, one, two and three day golf school training programs to full time training courses for international and domestic students. PERFECTSTROKE™ for all golf swing & putt stroke training aids and professional golf coach supplies.
The Short Game
For players of all standards the key to a lower score lies in The Short Game, and in this 90-minute DVD David Leadbetter will take you step-by-step through each of the basics. By way of detailed explanation, drills and tips, you will learn the variety of shots that can be played on and around the greens.
90 min DVD

The Swing
Through careful analysis and use of video recording and playback techniques, David Leadbetter analyzes common errors of an average golfer, then shows precisely how to overcome the errors. Every aspect of the golf swing is covered: grip, posture, alignment, ball position, correct body motion, balance, torque creation, power, hands, muscle, arms, club motion. It is through his unique style of instruction and some rather unusual teaching aids that Leadbetter demonstrates how he is able to quickly improve his pupil’s performance.
90 min DVD

From Beginner
to Winner
David Leadbetter, renowned for working with the world’s top golfers has designed a DVD aimed at improving a novice’s game. Computer graphics have been combined with footage taken from all the key angles, to give the clearest possible understanding of the golf swing and how to correct common faults. Also covered are the essential components of the swing set-up, grip, posture, and alignment. By teaching you the fine art of pitching, chipping, bunker play and putting, Leadbetter instructs you on how to cut shots off your score when you are close to the green. Good course tactics are imperative to playing good golf. Key areas covered include developing a routine, picking strategic targets, club selection and swing thoughts. This Golf DVD is approximately 95 minutes in length.
David Leadbetter
 

When chipping there should be two styles of shots that you can use when required. The first style is similar to putting where there is no wrist action and mostly club head speed is developed through the arm swing.When chipping there should be two styles of shots that you can use when required. The first style is similar to putting where there is no wrist action and mostly club head speed is developed through the arm swing.

 The second style is where there is a breaking action with the wrists in the backswing and an un cocking in the downswing and then a hold off of the release on the through swing. This chipping style is known as a break and block method.  Generally when more distance and elevation is required for the shot, the break and block style is going to be used. So, particularly when using a lofted club this style is effective.
     
For a normal chip and run style shot, any club can be used from a 3 wood or 3 iron through to sand iron. For a normal chip and run style shot, any club can be used from a 3 wood or 3 iron through to sand iron. For a normal chip and run style shot, any club can be used from a 3 wood or 3 iron through to sand iron.
Ball position back, hands in front maintain Y between arms and shaft match follow through length
 

For a normal chip and run style shot, any club can be used from a 3 wood or 3 iron through to sand iron.

Normally, the ball is positioned further back in the stance to promote a bit of shaft lean forward with the hands slightly ahead of  the ball. Your grip should be down shorter on the club which will encourage standing a little bit closer to the ball. A little bit more weight on the left side will encourage a slight downward blow with this style of shot. 

The stance alignment is normally a little more open than usual which will help to lessen lower half movement.

There will appear to be a “Y” formed between the arms and the club shaft at address.  This relationship should be maintained during the shot which will ensure very little wrist action.
A short back swing and a long follow through or a long back swing or short follow through can be employed but in order to help develop a feel for distance required in the short game it is recommended that you try to match up the backswing and through swing when using the arm type chipping action, for chip and run style shots. A short back swing and a long follow through or a long back swing or short follow through can be employed but in order to help develop a feel for distance required in the short game it is recommended that you try to match up the backswing and through swing when using the arm type chipping action, for chip and run style shots. A short back swing and a long follow through or a long back swing or short follow through can be employed but in order to help develop a feel for distance required in the short game it is recommended that you try to match up the backswing and through swing when using the arm type chipping action, for chip and run style shots. PERFECTSTROKE™ is a golf company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of golf training aids. It also provides golf instruction services ranging from individual golf lessons, one, two and three day golf school training programs to full time training courses for international and domestic students. PERFECTSTROKE™ for all golf swing & putt stroke training aids and professional golf coach supplies.
SAM PuttLab
It analyses the 28 most important parameters of your putting stroke and displays the results in easy to understand graphic reports. Discover your individual strengths and weaknesses for a better and more efficient training.
After analysis by the SAM Puttlab system the best way to practice and make sure that you implement any corrections to your putting stroke is to use the Perfectstroke Putting System which includes the Perfectstroke Putting Aid, the Channel Mirror, the Perfectstroke Putting Mirror and the Perfectstroke Putting Line.
Swing Analysis

CLUBFACE
ASSISTANT™
The Clubface Assistant™ is a new teaching and training aid that is regarded as the best tool available for developing correct path, plane and clubface control. Top PGA instructors, tour professionals and every level amateur are using this training system to dramatically improve their swings and ball striking ability. The Clubface Assistant™ Training System uses two different weighted devices that attach to the shaft of the club in various positions to help maintain the squareness of the clubface in relation to the swingpath. The system uses a large number of different drills, exercises and practice swings to develop the correct muscle memory, feel and understanding of concepts in the swing.
The Clubface Assistant™ is a new teaching and training aid that is regarded as the best tool available for developing correct path, plane and clubface control. Top PGA instructors, tour professionals and every level amateur are using this training system to dramatically improve their swings and ball striking ability. The Clubface Assistant™ Training System uses two different weighted devices that attach to the shaft of the club in various positions to help maintain the squareness of the clubface in relation to the swingpath. The system uses a large number of different drills, exercises and practice swings to develop the correct muscle memory, feel and understanding of concepts in the swing.
Training System

 
Grip down and stand closer ... ... mainly just arms ... ... swing club along target line.
 

A short back swing and a long follow through or a long back swing or short follow through can be employed but in order to help develop a feel for distance required in the short game it is recommended that you try to match up the backswing and through swing when using the arm type chipping action, for chip and run style shots.

The club head end of the shaft should still point along the target line in the backswing, then back down along the target line in the down and through swings.

The clubface should also appear to open in the backswing and appear to close in the through swing.

The grip should be the same as normal for these shots, with the exception of gripping lower down on the club and the clubface should be square.
The grip should be the same as normal for these shots, with the exception of gripping lower down on the club and the clubface should be square. The grip should be the same as normal for these shots, with the exception of gripping lower down on the club and the clubface should be square. The grip should be the same as normal for these shots, with the exception of gripping lower down on the club and the clubface should be square.
Weight towards target  break and block style left arm and shaft straight line PERFECTSTROKE™ is a golf company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of golf training aids. It also provides golf instruction services ranging from individual golf lessons, one, two and three day golf school training programs to full time training courses for international and domestic students. PERFECTSTROKE™ for all golf swing & putt stroke training aids and professional golf coach supplies.
PERFECTPLANE Heavyiron™
 The PERFECTPLANE Heavyiron™ is the easiest way for you to change your old swing patterns or learn the golf swing as well as increase distance. By following and doing the exercises recommended with the Golf Swing Trainer you are guaranteed to improve your overall length as well as gain control of your swing by improving path and plane. Many of the leading players in the world use weighted clubs to maintain and improve their golf swings and have done for many years. The Heavyiron is available in three different sizes, yellow the lightest at 4 times heavier than a standard driver, green 5 times heavier and red 6 times heavier. The yellow model is generally recommended for ladies, children and seniors, green for men and red for professional level players and strong individuals. When Perfectstroke receives an order for a Heavyiron they will confirm with the customer the suitable model and please note the red model is not currently available for customers outside Australia.
Correct your
golf swing!
 

The break and block method of chipping normally will be used when some more distance and height is required for the shot and when the club needs to be swung back a little bit further. So you would use a normal wrist cock in the back swing.

If the club head reaches hip height, a little bit of wrist should be employed.  On the downswing the wrists are uncocked, then on the through swing there’s no re cock, so the left arm and club shaft remain in a straight line at the conclusion of the swing.

Variations in ball position will alter the trajectory of the shot so if you are required to hit a lower shot then the ball should be further back towards the right foot with a little bit of shaft lean forward and with the hand in front of the ball.  For a higher shot the ball position can be more forward in the stance with the body more behind the ball.
Variations in ball position will alter the trajectory of the shot so if you are required to hit a lower shot then the ball should be further back towards the right foot with a little bit of shaft lean forward and with the hand in front of the ball. For a higher shot the ball position can be more forward in the stance with the body more behind the ball. Variations in ball position will alter the trajectory of the shot so if you are required to hit a lower shot then the ball should be further back towards the right foot with a little bit of shaft lean forward and with the hand in front of the ball. For a higher shot the ball position can be more forward in the stance with the body more behind the ball. Variations in ball position will alter the trajectory of the shot so if you are required to hit a lower shot then the ball should be further back towards the right foot with a little bit of shaft lean forward and with the hand in front of the ball. For a higher shot the ball position can be more forward in the stance with the body more behind the ball.
Keep it simple ... ... similar to putting ... ... maintain angles.
 
 
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