When you’ve got the yips, smoothing out your short game can feel like an impossible task. But, with this clever trick from Parker McLachlin, a GOLF Top 100 Teacher to Watch, you can cure your game of those jerky, inconsistent strikes.
According to McLachlin, tapping your toe is a great way to cure your chipping yips. In the clip below, he explains that this hack works because it helps you “turn off” your mental side and shift your focus away from the strike.
And it’s not just good for your mental game. McLachlin says his toe-tap move will also help improve your weight position while chipping.
“If your weight is positioned too far on your front foot, and you try to toe tap, it’s really difficult,” McLachlin says.
Think: back, tap, go
To try McLachlin’s toe-tapping trick, get into your normal chipping setup. Take the club to the top, tap your lead toe, and then continue with your downswing. Make a few practice swings, playing around with different tempos to find the right fit for your game. Then, put it on a ball to start making crisp, solid contact.
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