Justin Rose's favourite drill will change your chipping forever
James Ridyard details the 'Right Arm Drill,' a staple in Justin Rose's practice routine, designed to fix common chipping faults. By removing the lead arm, golfers are forced to eliminate destructive trail-arm pushing and instead adopt a natural underarm throwing motion that improves low-point control and strike consistency.
The 'trail-arm push' is a primary cause of fat and thin chip shots; the handle should be rising through impact, not being driven down.
Using one arm makes the clubhead feel twice as heavy, naturally forcing the body to move more effectively to control the mass.
Think of chipping as an underarm throw to find the natural release point of the wrist and elbow.
Maintain a flexed trail elbow through impact with the inside of the elbow facing upwards to prevent the leading edge from digging.
Incorporate right-arm-only rehearsal swings into your pre-shot routine on the course to maintain the correct feel.
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