The versatile shot you must master

Why incorporating the hybrid chip into your short-game arsenal can save you strokes

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To help get the ball rolling, By gripping down to the take a narrow stance and very bottom of the rubber, stand a touch closer than you it gives you better control would for a ‘normal’ chip. If you of the shot and reduces stand too far away, you’ll create a any unwanted wrist action. Use the more rounded arc to the swing, same grip as you would for a putt which makes it more difficult to and you should be able to control time the low point at impact. Keep the tempo nicely. You’re hitting the your weight on your lead side, too shot more like a putt, and with – about 70 per cent, as this will that slightly downward angle encourage a slightly of attack, the ball should downward angle of attack. just ‘pop’ out.

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There’s no wrist hinge or excessive movement of the lower body. The strike is key, especially when you’re coming over fringe or if you have a clumpy lie. You might not see so many pros playing this shot, but that’s because they’re so proficient with their wedges. However, for amateurs, using a hybrid to ‘chip’ with can be a functional way to get round a course.

The hybrid chip is a useful one to have in your armoury, especially when it’s a little windy and the odd gust can affect the aerial route.