Bump-and-Run Your Way to Safety

Minimizing risk with the low chip shot.
To hit an effective low chip shot (bump-and-run), there are a few things to consider.
First, ensure that you have a good lie that’s not in the rough or thick grass. Next, there should be plenty of green to work with (you are not “short-sided.”)
To set up for success, follow these steps:
- Place the ball back in your stance.
- Shift 70% of your weight to your front/left foot, if possible.
- Move your hands forward towards the target in line with your front/left hip.
When making the shot, avoid hinging your wrists and instead use a longer version of a “putting motion.” Allow the big muscles of your shoulders and arms to move the club.
By using this technique, you can improve your low chip shot and make tap-in par saves a breeze.
Dodie Mazzuca is the author of “Seamless Golf,” “Golf SÅ«tras,” “Daily Golf Tap-Ins,” and is the founder of Golf PROformance LLC. She teaches golf lessons, golf schools, and performance coaching for in Santa Cruz, CA and Reno, NV.