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To encourage the pupil limit lower body motion when chipping.

Following the stance drill, encourage the pupil to turn both feet so that they point 30% towards the target, or so the body turns to face the target more (1). This discourages weight shift in the swing and enables a better perception of the target (2).

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Ball Under Heel

To encourage the pupil to develop a feel for correct weight distribution

Encourage the pupil to set up ready to hit the ball then place a ball beneath the heel of the foot furthest from the target to encourage the pupil to place more weight on the leg nearest to the target (1). This position should be maintained throughout the stroke (2). If the pupil consistently struggles with this skill get them to raise the rear heel above the ball and keep it in this position throughout the stroke (3).

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Peg in the top

To encourage the pupil to maintain firm wrists throughout the stroke.
Encourage the pupil to prepare as normal for chipping, keeping the tee as close to their leading wrist as possible.

This should assist the pupil from preventing them from scooping the ball rather than using a descending low with the wrists firm.

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Brush

To encourage the player to develop the correct angle of attack and contact.

Encourage the player to make a number of rehearsal swings brushing the grass opposite and forwards of the ball

This brushing of the grass should then be repeated with the ball in the way.

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Umbrella

To encourage the players to develop a feel for correct weight distribution

Place an umbrella or old club shaft in the ground next to the players leg that is nearest the target.

The players should make the stroke keeping the hip and leg next to the umbrella / shaft .

This should encourage steady weight distribution throughout the stroke.

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