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Rod drill: keep the chip clubhead outside the rod

To train a chip takeaway that stops rolling inside, lay a rod on the ground halfway between your feet and the ball. Keep your hands on the near side of the rod, but make the clubhead stay outside the rod as you swing back. The rod gives a physical checkpoint for keeping the clubhead outside on the takeaway.

Channel: Dan Grieve

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Try it

  1. Put a rod halfway between your feet and the ball.
  2. The hands stay this side of the rod.
  3. But your club head, which is massive for you, has to stay outside the rod.