Very disturbed by how you knew I needed exactly this video. Think I was reaching the same conclusions while practising the other day but desperately needed some confirmation from an expert. Thank you!
Victor Hovlands coach last year, Joseph Mayo, recently released a series of videos advocating the advantages of keeping the AoA as steep as possible in chip shots (-12, -13 dgr). To be able to do so, it includes both moving the weight forward in the backswing and hitting with quite some shaftling; dynamic loft around 45 dgr with a 60 dgr wedge. It helps keeping the VSP (vertical swing plane) close to 90 dgr. He is very clear this is not the only way to make good chip shots, but he shows some of the best players in the world doing it this way. By the way; a steep AoA does NOT mean you have to be digging into the ground at/after impact.
now THIS is some serious granularity!! now add in every possible lie, grass and moisture condition, and all the possible angles of attack and shit gets wild! this is a tremendous explanation of what essentially is learned through a lot of practice and developing feel.
How many high handicappers minds has this blown 😉 great little video, loaded with great information, superb content as always James, incredibly insightful. 👌🏽
James could you post a link to your video on standard bunker shots please? Pitching and chipping has been revolutionised with your method, still struggling from bunkers though, especially hitting the side, quick stopping grenade bunker shot. Thanks
This is fantastic stuff! A question I've been pondering James is the trail arm, would maintaing the angle or essentially it's bend help keep the approach shallow as opposed to having to try and time up the throw?
Thanks Scott! Gaining control over the trail arm is massively important to me. The question of whether or not it will keep the approach shallow depends on how the player might move to accommodate this. It also depends on when the throw/push occurs.
James, are you still with S&T? (I’ve been watching their short game dvd.) Anyways, is it safe to assume with weight forward, moving more weight forward at or just before impact places the bottom of the arc forward for a more solid strike?
This is fantastic James. Great info on how to approach a shallow arc!
Very disturbed by how you knew I needed exactly this video. Think I was reaching the same conclusions while practising the other day but desperately needed some confirmation from an expert. Thank you!
Timing is everything 😬
02:28 Got a new technique, cheers James!
Victor Hovlands coach last year, Joseph Mayo, recently released a series of videos advocating the advantages of keeping the AoA as steep as possible in chip shots (-12, -13 dgr). To be able to do so, it includes both moving the weight forward in the backswing and hitting with quite some shaftling; dynamic loft around 45 dgr with a 60 dgr wedge. It helps keeping the VSP (vertical swing plane) close to 90 dgr. He is very clear this is not the only way to make good chip shots, but he shows some of the best players in the world doing it this way. By the way; a steep AoA does NOT mean you have to be digging into the ground at/after impact.
Awesome, so cool that there are many ways to be successful with a wedge isn't it.
Interesting approach to looking at this topic.
I think the fact the club is in motion is often ignored when talking about bounce numbers!
Good stuff. I have often thought of aiming the bounce at the swing plane. In my mind a similar concept to what you are saying.
Yep, sounds similar
now THIS is some serious granularity!! now add in every possible lie, grass and moisture condition, and all the possible angles of attack and shit gets wild! this is a tremendous explanation of what essentially is learned through a lot of practice and developing feel.
Thank you. Really hard concept to truly get across and yes you’re right, it’s all found in the dirt!
How many high handicappers minds has this blown 😉 great little video, loaded with great information, superb content as always James, incredibly insightful. 👌🏽
Maybe a few! Follow up video coming tonight at 6 😬
@@JamesRidyardGolf every day is a learning day 😉 I look forward to more, as always thank you 👌🏽
Subbed. Love the simplistic explanation.
Thanks! Will do my best to keep it coming
Me too! 😊
James could you post a link to your video on standard bunker shots please? Pitching and chipping has been revolutionised with your method, still struggling from bunkers though, especially hitting the side, quick stopping grenade bunker shot. Thanks
I'll look at getting a new one filmed
This is fantastic stuff! A question I've been pondering James is the trail arm, would maintaing the angle or essentially it's bend help keep the approach shallow as opposed to having to try and time up the throw?
Thanks Scott! Gaining control over the trail arm is massively important to me. The question of whether or not it will keep the approach shallow depends on how the player might move to accommodate this. It also depends on when the throw/push occurs.
@@JamesRidyardGolf Thanks for the response! One day would love to collaborate if our paths crossed! But for now I'll keep watching!
Absolutely!
Great video James, where do you get the curved alignment sticks from?
This is a winner 🥇
Thanks
Very good 👏🏼
My suggestion always make short and to the point videos...bcoz any technique has few points to remember.
Noted
Great info
Thanks
James, are you still with S&T? (I’ve been watching their short game dvd.)
Anyways, is it safe to assume with weight forward, moving more weight forward at or just before impact places the bottom of the arc forward for a more solid strike?
I'm not. I wouldn't recommend a low point very far forward in the short game for anything except low shots
Really helpful. Thank you
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