Most Golfers Get This Wrong About Chipping

In this Golf Life instructional video, the instructor presents the 'Pocket to Pocket' chipping drill designed to simplify short-game distance control. By keeping feet close, weight forward, and making the same putting-stroke motion across different clubs—from lob wedge to pitching wedge and mid-irons—golfers learn how club loft determines carry and rollout naturally.

• Keep your setup narrow with weight shifted slightly forward and maintain a putting-style stroke feel.
• Use a consistent 'pocket-to-pocket' swing size to establish reliable contact and predictable tempo.
• Control chipping distance by switching clubs (e.g., 56°, A-wedge, pitching wedge, 8-iron) instead of altering your swing length.
• Avoid forcing the shot with your legs; let the natural momentum and loft of the clubhead do the work.