A Simple Way to Calm Your Chipping Anxiety

Stop rushing your chips around the green. LPGA instructor Christina Ricci shares a powerful mental and physical technique to help you control your tempo. By pausing your motion and rotating through with your chest, you'll hit more crisp, consistent shots.

Your Action Plan

What: Your goal is to improve your chipping by intentionally adding a “dead halt” in your swing to regulate your tempo and smooth out your transition.

Why: A quick downswing is often a result of mental anxiety, leading to poor contact and inconsistent chips. This technique helps calm your mind and forces you to rotate your chest, not your hands.

How:

  • Add the Halt: In your backswing, come to a complete, momentary stop.
  • Stay Connected: Keep your upper arms connected to your chest throughout the swing.
  • Rotate Through: From the top of your swing, rotate your chest left to power the shot instead of using your hands.
  • Practice the Uncomfortable: Expect to feel awkward at first and be patient as you learn the new, smoother rhythm.

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