Wewwy intewesting. I don't have a savvy enough mind to evaluate it, but Phil Mickelson has spoken about how he "hinges and holds" and (I believe) says he doesn't use the bounce. It's amazing how so many differing techniques can produce such great outcomes. Gotta admit, I'm lost without your videos and advice from a few friends who are better golfers than I.
@geeman62745 күн бұрын
That video looks familiar, James especially as you did it with me in our last lesson. Thanks for the reminder! 🏌
@jaytucker43385 күн бұрын
#golddrop
@hickorydragon81145 күн бұрын
Ounce of bounce!
@hickorydragon81145 күн бұрын
No bounce? Sacrilege!
@cdnim23586 күн бұрын
Course and short game area at Pavenham looking fine!
@ScottShaffer-h1w6 күн бұрын
Great Video! Use similar for Move away in Full swing drill for students that get really narrow with no rib cage turn
@nickrust53336 күн бұрын
Wedge Matrix logo spoils video for me
@grahamwilcox40276 күн бұрын
Thanks James, it really helps body turn.
@stevesj806 күн бұрын
Wedge game and chipping holding me back big time. Long game in great shape. I can do it in practice but on the course i just struggle. Hopefully this helps get me back down to to Scratch and beyond. Thanks for all your posts and keep going!
@dabdias6 күн бұрын
Looking strong man! Did I read correctly that you recently put 14lbs of muscle? Maybe your next video should be about that process! 🤜🤜🤜
@JasonBreeland6 күн бұрын
I've been using this drill since your first post and it's really helping me realize that I was dragging the handle through impact. On your last shot that you hit and commented about the sound, what was different there? Was it just the impact spot?
@Jeebizz1016 күн бұрын
Cheers for all the videos and help mate, I'd love to watch you and Dan Grieves get together for a yap and a chipping comp, short game gurus
@KeithWhittingham6 күн бұрын
Totally agree with the remark about high handicappers, the over acceleration and subsequent efforts trying to deal with the sinking ship. If he starts with too much speed in the downswing there will be an obvious change of mind so that it looks like, feels like, and probably is, a yip. But I'm not sure I like the idea of the alignment stick as a cure. It's like stabiliser wheels on kid's bikes, sure the kid can stay upright but only until the stabilisers are taken off. The better way is to remove the pedals to start and then put them on when the kid can control balance, breaking, steering. I think the key to panic-free chipping and pitching is accelerating the clubhead throughout the downswing and through the ball. Gravity is on your side on the way down so you're not fighting that. Slight pressure from the trailing hand will keep things honest through the ball. Starting from a backswing that is clearly too small for the pendulum effect (gravity only) to get the ball to the hole, we only need to increase the pressure from the trailing hand to correct the energy in the club. This is simple, we are only worried about a single agoniser muscle group, if we were to try and decelerate the club then we would have to switch from agonisers to antagonisers - a whole different kettle of fish! So how do we take the pedals off? At the top of the downswing make your trailing hand flat so it can only push. It must stay in contact with the club throughout the down- and through-swing. It feels like you've given up almost all your control of the club. Which you kinda have. Even through the lead hand still grips the club and could change direction, slow, or accelerate the club it's very difficult to actually do for some reason. Grieve suggest taking the thumbs off the club which works equally well.
@JamesRidyardGolf6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the detailed input! I look forward to watching your videos on the subject 👍🏻
@KeithWhittingham6 күн бұрын
@@JamesRidyardGolf If only I had your good looks!
@FF04RDF6 күн бұрын
I’m trying to be mindful of grip pressure and keeping things light and fluid. Not sure that gripping a stick would help but understand that regardless of style, this will help you rotate and move through the shot. Interesting stuff, thanks.
@grayghostgolf7 күн бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I have this problem all the time and can't figure out what I am doing wrong other than hitting off hozzle, causing it to shank right. Will practice these drills next time.
@jcnone10 күн бұрын
why do you hear incessantly the phrase "cheat code' when did we devolve to using cheating as a term for success.
@dennisbean608711 күн бұрын
I practiced this today, it works good. I still have to get used to it but when done correctly it works great
@bobgolden93911 күн бұрын
That's not hardpan. Cmon
@davidwaterman2312 күн бұрын
i have been working on this, but fairly open I send the ball way over the green. I do hit the sand first, but I guess too shallow. The good news is that the ball does come out!
@chm97chm9712 күн бұрын
..What loft on that wedge? Thanks.
@garyshawgolf13 күн бұрын
Great video James. Implementing your techniques since we met at Naas GC in Ireland!
@wardellholder820313 күн бұрын
Wow! Beautiful lesson...yoy made it so easy.. 9:47 .
@alainjacob384116 күн бұрын
With your method, do you sink your feet into the sand? Do you take your club to full length? For me, the problem isn't getting out of a trap, it's getting through the green. If that happens with your approach, what could be the reason? In short, it's the same technique as making a chip from a hard surface.
@garyneal418918 күн бұрын
Brilliant! Ty. This makes more sense for me.
@user-dq2iu1tr3k19 күн бұрын
what about being close to a high face?
@robertcooper2020 күн бұрын
I have just tried this in my garden and it was brilliant - going to my golf club later to practice it with 9,8,7 irons. I’m sure I will approach these shots with much more confidence now. Thanks James.
@jamesseamusfarrell455821 күн бұрын
This is fantastic James. Great info on how to approach a shallow arc!
@davidbarnard271622 күн бұрын
very interesting, although a little unfair I suppose since you say you have never hit the chipr before and no doubt have had lots of practice chipping with your 60 degree. I have a graphite Ping chipr and a graphite 60 degree and for an average golfer I would suggest the chipr would win hands down in many cases as I find the 60 is way easier to chunk unless the lie is great.
@333pg33322 күн бұрын
That's a nice simple chipping action for those conditions. ie slow (what I presume) UK greens and nice cushy surrounds. Would like to see what you do with Kikuya grass (that often has grain) over moist sand base and fast greens. Join another club haha...but seriously hope to find some other solutions on your page.
@user-ku7fz9tx6p22 күн бұрын
Hi James I've been practicing with the dinosaur Arms after watching your video , excellent 👍 as I try longer shots 20 yards ish , it keeps flying of the toe ? Driving me mad , any tips ? Many Thanks Garry B in Manchester UK
@pilquin22 күн бұрын
I like this ! what if youre up against a lip and you need to get the ball up quicky?
@jaredwoodbine940826 күн бұрын
I owe you my first born for this video.
@channell929227 күн бұрын
What I learned from this video is to never tap in a gimme. James just always picks up the ball, avoiding the embarassment of missing a putt that was given. I'm definitely going to start doing that. Great video. I know it's months old, but I love this pairing of James and Matt. My top 2 favourite KZfaq Golfers.
@djhunt7728 күн бұрын
I tried the clock face strategy but was unable to consistently regulate my club head speeds on the course. I think it would work if I had a launch monitor and could practice each setting to get consistent speeds and build confidence, then maybe I would trust it enough for the course.
@user-em2qp4ge7y28 күн бұрын
I've been trying to help my other half with her bunker shots and this looks like a great technique that she might get to grips with. Would this technique be ok for compacted wet sand which we get quite a lot in Cumbria? Many thanks John
@JamesRidyardGolf27 күн бұрын
Definitely good from compact sand John!
@MrJohnmantle28 күн бұрын
Priceless information:)
@rikclarke488129 күн бұрын
You need to try a chipping wedge like Cleveland 42,
@lolobuggah267029 күн бұрын
You caught that second shot clean, hitting the ball before the sand. That is a scary and troublesome result.
@drjeffholmesАй бұрын
all your stuff is such great content! thank you for these unique lies
@channell9292Ай бұрын
What a pro! Just carried on with the whole video despite having an unexpected guest!!! Hahahah! Amazing. Great job James.
@brianhumphrey8494Ай бұрын
This is an excellent method but how do you control the distance? I’m getting out of the bunker but many are flying the green. Even the ones I hit good are coming out far. How do you hit a short, very close green side with this method? - thank you
@PaulieWalnuts711Ай бұрын
I incorporate this technique using the Rule of 12 for club selection. Works well …. I found it on KZfaq.
@bennoj8570Ай бұрын
Underrated and undersubscribed channel… some gold to be found here.
@JamesRidyardGolfАй бұрын
Thanks 👊🏻
@stevenchampion8137Ай бұрын
Simple, but effective ... top drawer
@JamesRidyardGolfАй бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
@colinwhite2724Ай бұрын
You chaps make a great double act. Love your vids. Good drill.
@chrisj8693Ай бұрын
Appreciate the emphasis here is on skill rather than technique but what did you do for the higher flight?
@steveluckhardt446Ай бұрын
Great info but I’m laughing so hard at the spectator and his commenting. 😂😂😂