Hey Rukket Nation! Henry Fall from the Milo Lines Golf Academy here. Today, I’m excited to share an easy yet effective practice drill that will sharpen your short game skills using the Rukket Sports Pop-Up Golf Pitching & Chipping Target.
The Importance of Carry Distance in Short Game
In golf, especially the short game, mastering your golf carry distance is crucial. You need to be able to carry the ball precisely to your intended spot so it can roll out to the hole. Here’s a simple practice routine to help you improve this skill.
Setting Up the Drill
Choose Your Location: You can perform this chipping drill at the edge of the green or just off it. Try doing it slightly off the green for more challenge and versatility.
Identify Your Target: Your goal is to carry the ball right into the cup. This becomes your landing spot.
Practicing the Shots
Start Chipping: Try to carry the ball to your target. Observe how it reacts when it lands. If you miss, make adjustments and try again.
Experiment with Different Lies: Hit a few shots from the rough and then from tighter grass. This helps you get a feel for the necessary swing length and how the club interacts with different types of grass.
Using the Rukket Sports Chipping Net
Visualize Your Shots: If you're not on a golf course, grab a Rukket Sports chipping net. It’s a great tool to visualize where you need to carry the ball.
Target Practice: Aim for different pockets of the chipping net to practice various trajectories. Start with the lower pocket for a standard shot. Adjust your swing to achieve the desired carry. Move to the middle pocket. This helps with refining your carry distance. Finally, aim for the top pocket, which requires a higher trajectory. Adjust your motion to get the ball to fly higher.
Tips for Effective Practice
Consistency and Feedback: Practicing different trajectories and lies provides valuable feedback on your carry distances, it allows you to adjust your swing and improve accuracy.
Real Course Application: When you’re out on the golf course, visualize carrying the ball over specific spots, like ridges, and landing it in flat areas. This practice routine will give you the confidence and skill to execute these shots effectively.
Incorporating this simple yet powerful drill into your practice routine will significantly enhance your short game. Whether you’re at the course or in your backyard with the Rukket Sports Pop-Up Golf Pitching & Chipping Target, you’ll gain the skills needed to master your carry distances and improve your overall golf game. Give this practice a try and watch your short game improve. Happy golfing!
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Henry Fall is a Golf Coach with Milo Lines Golf, LPGA Tour Caddie to Dana Finkelstein, content creator, and Rukket Golf ambassador. You can check out their online academy at milolinesgolf.com or on his instagram, @henryfallgolf.
