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To encourage the pupil to maintain firm wrists throughout the stroke. Encourage the pupil to prepare as normal for chipping then slide the remainder of the handle under the cuff of a sweater or hold firmly against the forearm, of the arm nearest to the target (1). When making the stroke this relationship should be maintained (2). Many pupils tend to use the wrists to attempt to ?scoop? the ball into the air rather than using a descending blow with the wrists firm. Be sure to explain to the pupils that this is a drill only and is illegal to use when playing.

To encourage the pupil to rotate their body correctly in order to maintain the extension of the arms in the forward swing. Encourage the pupil to point their arm furthest from the target at the ball with the arm nearest to the target behind their back. Make a half swing back and forwards holding the forward swing finish position for a few seconds to check that the arm points at the target, the weight is onto the forward leg, and the body has turned to face the target.

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.

To encourage the pupil to imagine the correct action & technique for chipping Encourage the pupil to imagine that they need to hit the ball under an imaginary bench (1). This requires the correct preparation and action (e.g. downwards contact)

To encourage the pupil to imagine the correct action & technique for chipping Encourage the pupil to imagine that they need to hit the ball under an imaginary bench (1). This requires the correct preparation and action (e.g. downwards contact)

To encourage the pupil to imagine the correct action & technique for chipping Encourage the pupil to imagine that they need to hit the ball under an imaginary bench (1). This requires the correct preparation and action (e.g. downwards contact)