If you struggle to hit solid chip shots around the green, then you’re not controlling the radius or

Golf instructor Rob Cheney explains how to control swing radius and strike chip shots more consistently around the green. By using the trail arm only drill, golfers learn to maintain a stable relationship between their trail arm and shaft from setup through follow-through.

• Establish a tiny bit of shaft lean at setup with the handle slightly ahead of the clubhead.
• Maintain a constant angle between your trail arm and shaft during the backswing.
• Return to the exact same shaft angle at impact that was established at setup.
• Hold the trail arm and shaft relationship through the follow-through to preserve swing radius.

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