Instruction: How to chip with the ball on an up-slope
It’s a tricky shot.
It’s not a normal hip shot in the slightest.
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You have to align your back foot in line with the ball moving you left foot out of the way.
This is crucial for balance in the shot.
Bernhard Langer demonstrates how to play the fade and draw shot
From here you can hit a delicate chip shot with the ball dropping nicely onto the green.
James Savage
Former equipment editor of NCG. Inconsistent ball-striker and tea-maker.