Chipping
Bad Lie Rotation
A chipping drill for the Development stage, on the practice green, in about 15 minutes.
Builds adaptability around the green by practicing the same chip from three different, realistic lies instead of always chipping from a perfect one.
- Standard
- Solo
- Development
Equipment
- wedge
- 3 balls
Demonstration
The Ultimate Guide to Hitting Golf Chipping Lies on Any Grass Surface! by WIP Golf
Video by WIP Golf on YouTube. Not affiliated with GolfNexus.
Steps
- 01Set one landing target near the hole.
- 02Drop a ball in light rough and chip to the target.
- 03Drop a ball on a tight, closely mown lie and chip to the target.
- 04Drop a ball on a downhill lie and chip to the target.
- 05Note which lie felt hardest and repeat that one for a few extra reps.
Target
Try to finish all three lies closer to the target than your last session.
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