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Cindy Miller is one of the Top 50 LPGA
Teaching Professionals in America.
Pitch Shot
Alicia
Dibos' pitch shot is perfect. She has more grass to get over, so
her swing is bigger and the trajectory of the ball is higher
and will fly farther than a chip and run shot. |
The Difference
Between
a Chip and a Pitch
by
Cindy Miller
Chip & Run
When
you are close to
the
edge of the green and have more green to roll to get to the hole
than
grass to get over.
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Depending on how far you need to go, you may use a 7 iron, 8, 9, Pitching
Wedge or Sand Wedge.
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Hold
the club lower on the grip, making the club shorter.
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Play
the ball back in your stance. (Toward your right foot for right handed
players, left foot for lefties).
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Make
a small swing with your arms from approximately 8:00 to 4:00. The ball will
land approximately 3-5 yards and roll the rest of the way to the hole.
The photo sequence of Debbie Massey shows you exactly how to hit a
chip shot.
The Pitch
It is called a pitch
shot when you have more grass or a bunker to get over and less green to roll
to get to the pin.
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You will always
use your most lofted club. The preferred club is the sand wedge.
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Grip down on the
handle, making the club shorter.
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Play the ball
toward the front of your stance (toward your left foot for
right-handed players, left foot for lefties).
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The size of
your swing will determine the length of the shot. If you swing from
8:00 to 4:00, it will go a certain distance. If you need to go
farther, swing from 9:00 to 3:00.
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Allow your
wrists to hinge to help the ball go higher.
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