Learn to pitch it closer. In this online golf training Danny Maude shows you why you may struggle to strike your chips and pitch shots consistently.
He then gives you a very simple way of creating a consistent pitching action which will lead to better struck pitches with far better distance control.
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Great tip and explanation. Especialy on how you felt and how your body didnt want to do what you want. Thats spot on! Thank You and keep up the great work.
Thanks Martin. Changes rarely feel great to start with. it the price to pay for better golf
Thanks. Valuable tip.
Thanks Joe, really happy to have helped
Thanks Danny…Huge help!
John Bassi more than welcome, happy to help
Hi Danny, just found your videos and like what I’m seeing. This pitching technique is the same motion that you speak about in your hit your driver dead straight video, so are you recommending this motion for all full swing shots too,. My only concern is that when I try to swing more fully it just ends up looking really flat and low, how do I incorporate this motion into a full length swing?
Great question David. The key is to make sure your sternum is staying inline with the ball and not moving away from it as you take the club away. A small sway in the back swing can cause the swing to flatten out. So too if you are moving your arms more than your body in the rotation.
Perhaps the most common however if the above is ok is if you don’t allow the wrists to hinge. I both this video and how to hit a driver straight I really exaggerate the lack of wrists as it really helps golfers feel more of the arm body connection…something I’ve found most amateurs lose almost as soon as they take it back.
Once you have done some serious practice with the exaggerated half swing and begun to get the feeling you begin to let the wrists hinge and its this that gets the club on a higher plane.
I hope this clarifies things a little for you
Like your videos. I don’t have 56 or what not wedge. Can this work other clubs?
NightMaN7400 , yes no problem. You will just hit it higher or lower depending on which club you use
Love the way you explain all of your lessons which is practical, clear and simple. Unfortunately executing it is another challenge. Thank you!
Ed
Hi Edward, I will continue to improve the training to make applying it much more effective.
Hello Danny, a feel-thing question. From the video it’s visible how the club head is lagging behind the hands throw the impact zone. Is this what you feel when controlling the shot with your upper body and being less active with your hands and arm? Like a “late hit”.
Try doing it with a tea towel under both arms, it really helps!!
That brings back memories of leadbetter and Faldo. Thanks for sharing
What do you think of the hinge and hold method used by Phil M? A bit different from your method but I’ve found it to be quite successful from 20yds in. I like your method for maybe beyond 20yds. Cheers for the vids mate, good insight.
Love Phil’s method although golfers must be aware that Phil uses many more methods than just the hinge and hold.
The short game requires so many different shots it’s great to have a number of methods in your armoury
Thanks Danny,
I was having a lot of trouble with my game until I came acroos your videos. The easy to remember drills have helped me to enjoy my game of golf again particularly straight driving and short chipping so once again thanks and keep up the great tuition videos.
That’s great Paul…really happy to help
Great instruction
Can ya lose the subtitles, videos are great
Hi Wayne, I think you turn them off at your end by pressing subtitles but will definitely look into this.
Could you get back to me and tell me if this removes them
Danny Maude thanks for replying, maybe I’m going mad but subtitles only on your video
Got it sorted, all my fault. Keep the great videos coming.
Phew, I thought I might have a problem. Thanks for getting back to me
Hi Danny
Do you use this technique from 100yds
Damien Kane, there would be more wrist hinge but the answer is yes, it’s super accurate
Danny Maude
Thanks Danny your instruction is super
Damien Kane pleasure Damian
Again Danny, great lesson. Thanks !
Jonathan Castelino, thanks Jonathan…I could do with some of that weather over in Canterbury
This guy is superb in his instruction and make things so common sense … Thanks
Ong TeckHua, thanks for the feedback Ong, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to drop me a message
Super details . I improved after the instructions, thanks a ton Danny
Very good drill. To learn it I just stop a very short time the up swing to avoid the flipping in the down swing
Robert MAES, great idea Robert
Thank you for sharing, appreciate it.
My pleasure John, thanks for the comment
Easy to teach, hard to reproduce, especially if you’ve got years of practice not doing it (which I have); however, am working on changing it and it already feels like it’s improving ball strike consistency.
Hi ‚i want to know if the left hand is kept straight thru the shot or it bends at the elbow ? Also how low should you grip the club ?
Kiran Pendharkar it certainly doesn’t bend at the elbow
@Danny Maude Thanks for your response; please also throw some light on where to grip on the club ?
Kiran Pendharkar will get a video on this soon
This is great for pitch shots… Would you recommend this (connected and rotate) for chip shots as well, just with no wrist hinge? And for 50 yard pitches, just longer swing ?
Fergal Twomey the wrists come into the action…I would experiment and then let me know how it goes
Do you still use this technique? Sounds like the opposite of your current description.
Yes when I want the chip to release out when it lands. I use the one in my latest video more often however as it creates more backspin and control
@Danny Maude thanks so much for all the details. This is solid! I was going too extreme body then too extreme wrist. This to me feels like the right wrist still hinges but its more like 70% body and 30% wrist hinge.
Another great video Danny. You described exactly what I am doing wrong on a regular basis. Your tip makes perfect sense and I’m going to apply to my game this Spring.
Awesome news Ged, I look forward to hearing all about how you get on on the golf course
I love that action so a longer pitch just use a little longer backswing
what would be the maximum distance you would pitch the ball using this method
R & S Horsfall however far you hit with a half swing
Hi Danny, my pitching is what’s killing my game.. to the point where I’ve snapped a wedge over my knee! I’ve tried everything, so I’ll give this a whirl and see how I go. Cheers
Tried this. Arms connected to torso lead to deadened shots. No rockets. Loved this for both chipping and pitches around green.
Great to hear Thomas, thanks for sharing
Hi Danny, would you move the ball forward and backwards for different trajectories?
Hi Danny. In which direction you take it back? I assume, looking from the motion, directly back? So it’s similar backswing directionwise than a more handsy pitch would be, right? Thanks.
Absolutely,
Danny at what distance in would you use the bounce and not a ball first then turf shot ?
When I don’t really need the power
Danny Maude thanks Danny , nice if you to reply. When I play those bounce shots they work nicely but very limited distance anything Over 30 yards and I’m half shotting a pw ball first ! I’ll keep at it 👍👍
Another simplified tip thanks Danny🏌️⛳🇮🇪
Hope it helps Trevor 😁👍
It really does work my chipping in the garden has really paid dividends thanks to your video.
Thats brilliant Stephen, well done
Danny this was very eye opening for me in particular Becca I’ve been blading my chip shots from around the greens regardless of the distance.i tried this technique and was amazed at how good this was for me to use to stop hitting the ball across the green on all of my chips and pitches now at least I’ve got so much better at getting the ball close to the cup on I’d say more then half of my attempts.thank you for your very informative videos.
My pleasure Joseph, thanks for taking the time to feedback
This tip works! Thanks Danny!
I love you being willing to share the things you are working on personally. I am a psychology professor and the best piece of advice my mentor gave me was to ‘always let your students participate in your own evolution as much as possible.’ This is what you are doing. It just reinforces to me you are the best online golf teacher out there.
Very knowledgeable thk u Danny👍👍👍
Thanks Danny. I have used my arms in pitching rather than rotating my body. Was inconsistent in pitching and losing too many strokes by not getting the ball closer to the pin. Love your tips which have me to lower my handicap.
Hi Danny, I’ve just discovered this video four years late. Great idea. I am going to try it out as I need more consistency with my pitching. With this technique are you still aiming to bruise the ground under the ball using the bounce of the club like you describe in other short game lessons?
Hi Danny, when pitching from about 75 yards and a narrower stance do you still need to start the downswing from the ground up like you would with a longer shot? Thanks
Well done. You always keep the lesson simple, and you repeat your instructions for emphasis. I also noticed that you provide a concise synopsis at the end of each lesson. You are the best instructor I’ve ever had, and I’ve spent quite a bit of time on both online and in-person lessons. Many thanks.
Thanks so much for the feedback Kar
You didn’t emphasise the need to keep the wrists unhinged during the entire shot.
Hi Danny, great video. I believe this motion gives very consistent ball contact. Thank you for sharing. I had very similar motion in the past but then overtime I lost it. Do you hit down or more sweeping motion? Do you use the bounce of your wedge? Do you slightly press your bicep and chest?…I think the key is rotate with your chest as well and not stop at impact. Sorry for some questions but would be happy to know. Thanks.