Short Game Training (companion booklet series)
This More Pars Training is a focus on chipping with a splash of wedges. These are the 10-50 yard chips & pitches just around the green. The short game is where we truly score, so it is essential to master the set-ups and understand the whys. We’ll focus on three areas:
1. CRAFTING A SMART PLAN
2. CHIPPING TECHNIQUE
3. TRAJECTORY AND LAND SPOT
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Short Game Training - Welcome
This More Pars Training is a focus on chipping with a splash of wedges. These are the 10-50 yard chips & pitches just around the green. The short game is where we truly score, so it is essential to master the set-ups and understand the whys. We’ll focus on three areas:
1. CRAFTING A SMART PLAN
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Goals for Training
More Up & Downs and a tighter dispersion. Learn why this is important.
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Misconceptions with Chipping
Are you clear on how the chipping stroke works. Is it just the arms or does the body participate in the party? Let's find out.
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Assessment Time
ASSESSMENT 1: IMPACT POINT
Where are you consistently making contact?ASSESSMENT 2: STYLE OF CHIPPER
– Sweeper & Slider
– Steep & DiggerASSESSMENT 3: YOUR NUMBERS
What are your stats?
– How far from the hole on your first chip?
– Up & Downs per round
– Tempo Ratio
– Dial in your distance with ... -
Are You a Slider or Digger?
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Assessment - Your Numbers
ASSESSMENT 3: YOUR NUMBERS
What are your stats?
– How far from the hole on your first chip?
– Up & Downs per round
– Tempo Ratio
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Short Game Training - Process & Technique
Training Process & Technique
STEP 1- EQUIPMENT
– Wedge 101: Understanding wedge anatomy and the affects of bounce will be a game-changer.
– How long do wedges last?STEP 2 – ASSESS THE SITUATION
– What’s your lie and lay of the land?
– How much green have you got?
– Are they fast or slow or u... -
Wedge Anatomy
Training Process & Technique: Equipment
– Wedge 101: Understanding wedge anatomy is a game-changer.
– What is Bounce?
– How long do wedges last?AG-WedgeAnatomy-V-HD
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Process & Technique: Set-Up
Process & Technique: Set-Up
– Based on club and shot choice, what is ball & shaft and weight position
– Alignment process is paramount tooTraining-Setups-Chip-V
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Process & Technique: Assess the Situation
Training Process & Technique: Assess the Situation
-What’s your lie and lay of the land?
-How much green have you got?
-Are they fast or slow or undulating?
-Wind in play?
-How much carry?
-Based on that you going high or low?Training-AG-LieAssess-V
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Process & Technique - Timing & Energy
Process & Technique: Timing & Energy
– Patience is required with shots around the green.
– Get soft and stable.
– Unlike the long game allow club to go first with chipping.Day6-Chip-PatiencemyFriend-V
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Chipping Tempo Out of Whack?
Using my 58 degree, I share key points to smooth out your tempo so you can get it close.
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Why Landspot Matters and Fun Practice