Reno (The French Golf Coach) provides a simple framework for making solid contact on long chip shots and 50-yard wedges. By adjusting the setup to turn the body forward and maintaining a low finish, golfers can eliminate chunked and thinned shots. Reno emphasizes that the setup position is more critical for impact quality than the swing itself.
Most fat and thin chips are caused by a poor setup rather than a bad swing.
At setup, turn your body toward the target so the center of your body is ahead of the ball.
Tilt your shoulders so the lead shoulder is down and the trail shoulder is slightly higher.
Focus on rhythm and timing by letting the body weight lead the club's motion.
Finish low and around your body; never lift the club high into the sky on a chip.