One-Handed Chipping

Begin with right-hand-only (for right-handed golfers) chips: Grip a wedge with just your right hand. Set up to a short chip shot (a few yards off the green).

Make a chipping motion using only your right hand to swing the club. Keep it gentle — you'll quickly feel how the clubhead needs to fall under control of your right hand. This develops touch and the feeling of the club's weight.

Now try left-hand-only: Using only your lead hand (left hand for right-handers) on the grip. This time, chip focusing on rocking the shoulders. The left hand leading will prevent the instinct to flip the wrists. It might feel harder to generate power, so start with very short chips.

Alternate 5-10 balls with each hand alone. The right-hand-only drill gives you clubhead feel; the left-hand-only drill encourages a firm lead wrist and using your body.

Finally, return to a normal two-handed chip. You should notice improved coordination. The goal is a blend: the feel developed from the right hand and the stability from the left hand produce a crisp, controlled chip.