Why You Chunk, Thin AND Lose Distance — It's All the Same Wrist Problem
Alex Fortey from The Art of Simple Golf explains how improper wrist extension leads to both chunked and thinned shots. Using HackMotion data, he demonstrates how to transition from extension in the backswing to slight flexion at impact for more consistent ball striking.
Chunking and thinning are often the same problem: poor control of wrist extension and flexion.
Using a 'putting motion' for chips often causes the leading edge to dig or the club to lift, leading to fat/thin misses.
Effective chipping requires a slight wrist hinge (extension) on the backswing and returning to a square or slightly flexed position at impact.
Consistency in putting is driven by a stable 1-2 tempo ratio and keeping the wrists quiet.
Improving small shots like chips naturally translates into better impact positions for the full golf swing.