Flip vs. Release in Golf

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How to Get Perfect Shaft Lean at Impact

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Golf Impact Position Face On

After all your hard work on the backswing, it's time for the big payoff! Getting into the ...

Golf Impact Position Down the Line

As I discussed in the video on Impact Alignments Face On, impact is everything in RST. All ...

Cure Chicken Wing in the Golf Swing

You now have a 3-step drill to help you cure your chicken wing golf swing once and for all ...

Left Elbow Position at Impact

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3 Steps to better impact position in golf

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Day 1: Impact Control

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Golf Impact - Part 2 of 7

In part 2 of this new 7 part video series, I'll discuss one of the most important parts th ...

Perfect your golf impact - 1 of 4

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Perfect your golf impact - 2 of 4

Effortless power in the golf swing is a difficult concept for many amateur golfers. In vid ...

Perfect your golf impact - 3 of 4

Learn how to add more speed to your golf swing by leveraging the ground like a tour pro.

Perfect your golf impact - 4 of 4

Lag in the golf swing is key for clubhead speed. In this video, I'll show you how to add m ...

Perfecting your golf impact - Bonus

Perfecting your golf impact video series. Special bonus video that will help you correct s ...

Overview of the Push Release

An overview to the push release for those who want to use the right side to help power the ...

Fix Your Swing Sway w/ the Wall Drill

Fix your golf swing sway with this awesome and simple drill! Swaying off the ball in the b ...

Intro to Weight Shift in the Golf Swing

Weight shift in the golf swing is the FIRST thing you must master before worrying about an ...

Weight Shift in the Golf Swing - Pt. 1

Using our Science and Motion (SAM) Balance Lab, we can pin point weight shift and weight d ...

Weight Shift Part 2 - Right Hip Line

In this second video on understanding weight shift in the golf swing, I discuss specifical ...

Weight Shift Part 3 - To the Left

The culmination in the three part series on correct weight shift in the golf swing gets us ...

Step 1 - Weight Shift

Step 1 of the RST 5 Step System - Mastering Weight Shift

Step 1 - Weight Shift - Drill Only

Step 1 - Weight shift drills

Weight Shift Sweep Drills

The best golf swing drill for weight shift right before you play or when you're just on th ...

5 Minute Golf Setup w/ Weight Shift

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Fixing Your Weight Transfer in the Golf Swing

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Learn Perfect Weight Shift in Your Socks

Struggling with your weight shift? I'm going to show you how to diagnose your mistakes by ...

How Attack Angle Affects Compression

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Taking a Divot in Front of the Ball

Taking a proper divot is something that is critical to crisp and consistent iron play, but ...

Angle of Attack

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Swing Faults When Your Stance is Too Wide

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Fix Your Release - Trail Shoulder Back

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Moving the Fulcrum & Hitting Shots off the Toe

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How to Cure the Shanks in 3 Steps

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Getting Stuck on the Downswing

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Blocked Golf Shots | Fwd Shaft Lean

If you want to compress the ball for explosive distance, then you need to be working on st ...

How to Fix the Two Way Miss in Golf

Struggle with the dreaded two-way miss in golf? One shot goes right and the next goes left ...

2 Finger Release Drill

This awesome drill forces you to release the golf club like a tour pro! You're going to lo ...

Stop Coming Over the Top in the Golf Swing and Slicing

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Stop Slicing and Start Releasing the Golf Club

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Square the Clubface Early

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Hitting a Fade

Learning how to hit a fade is all about learning to control the release of the golf club. ...

How to Stop Hooking the Golf Ball

How to stop hooking the golf ball once and for all! If you struggle with hitting hook shot ...

Hitting a Draw

Once you've mastered the RST swing method, you realize that, due to the simplicity of the ...

How to Hit the 3 Yard Draw

Learn how to hit the delicate little three yard draw and why you're struggling with gettin ...

Cure Reverse Pivot w/ the Necktie Drill

Axis tilt is a necessary fundamental of the golf swing that many golfers ignore or fail to ...

How to Fix Golf Reverse Pivot

A reverse pivot golf swing can cause a whole lot of bad shots, from hitting it thin to hit ...

Fix Your Swing Sway w/ the Wall Drill

Fix your golf swing sway with this awesome and simple drill! Swaying off the ball in the b ...

Fix Reverse Pivot - Trail Side Dominant Setup

This golf setup check is critical to getting rid of a reverse pivot and over the top downs ...

5 Minutes to Master Rotation

This video holds the 5 step pathway to mastering rotation in the golf swing. At the end of ...

Keep the Right Arm Straight to Turn

One of the most common faults that destroys a powerful turn in the golf swing is how the r ...

How to Fix a Flat Shoulder Turn

Fix a flat shoulder turn in your golf backswing with this simple and easy to do drill.

Simple Fix to Make a Full Shoulder Turn

Struggle with making a full turn, even though your fit and flexible? Lacking the distance ...

Using the Core

Using a side by side face on view of Tiger Woods with a driver and a recent swing of mine ...

The Bucket Drill - Golf Shoulder Turn

The Bucket Drill is one that provides a very simple and clear picture on how to rotate cor ...

Intro to Core Rotation in Golf Swing

The rotating core is the "engine" of the golf swing and the primary mover of the entire sw ...

Step 2 - Core Rotation

Step 2- Adding body rotation

Step 2 - Core Rotation - Drill Only

The drill only for Step 2 - Body Rotation

Clamshell Drill - How to Cure Early Extension

The Clamshell Drill is the key to the golf swing, no seriously! If you want to see how the ...

Eliminate Early Extension in Golf Swing

The REAL causes of early extension in the golf swing and the only TRUE way to fix it.

Closed Hip Slide

A closed hip slide is detrimental to your golf swing when learning how to shift your weigh ...

Live Lesson - How to Stop Losing Tush Line & Boost Consistency

Struggling with a 2 way miss and lack of consistency? Watch this Live Lesson to learn a si ...

Losing the Tush Line

One of the most common questions I get regularly is how to stop losing the tush line, or s ...

Squat to Square in the Golf Downswing

If you watch golf on TV, it seems that you can't turn your hips fast enough or far enough ...

Squeeze the Cheeks for Consistency

The glute muscles (your butt cheeks) are some of the most important muscles in the golf sw ...

Role of the Right Foot in Downswing

Footwork is a bit of a misnomer in the golf swing but you hear it every week on TV. What i ...

Fix Your Over the Top Swing by Fixing Your Hand Path

Learn how to fix your over the top golf swing by simply being able to read a clock. If you ...

Stop Coming Over the Top in the Golf Swing and Slicing

You're well aware that slicing destroys your distance and your scorecard. What you may not ...

How to Shallow the Golf Club

Do you swing over the top and struggle to drop the club "into the slot"? Want that look of ...

How to Shallow Your Golf Swing Fast and Easy - Live Lesson

Do you struggle with shallowing the club in the downswing and keep hitting a pull cut or e ...

How to Shallow Your Hands During Transition

Do your hands go straight out toward the golf ball and don't shallow out during the transi ...

Over the Top Stick Drill

Are you tired of yelling “Fore!” when you hit big, nasty slices off the tee? If so, he ...

Drill to Learn Inside Path to Golf Ball

Tired of the over the top slice? This drill and training aid will teach you how to approac ...

How to Fix Your Over the Top Move - Live Lesson

Do you have a steep, over the top golf swing? No matter what you try and do, you can't sto ...

9 to 3 Lag Building Drills

Learn how to build lag in your golf swing with these 9 to 3 lag building drills. You'll le ...

AXIOM Lag in the Golf Swing

Producing incredible lag has never been this easy - or fast

Increase Lag - Impact Cube Drill

This awesome drill will teach you to not cast the club and maintain lag into impact.

Speed vs. Power in the Golf Swing

Speed vs. Power - Which is it that you want in the golf swing? Many golfers think they nee ...

Reshaping Your Golf Swing for Lag

It's no secret that you want more lag in your swing. In this incredible video, I give you ...

RST Student Success - Building More Lag

RST student uses a simple 3 step process to shallow his golf swing and build in a ton of l ...

Intro to Fix Losing Lag and Weak Release

Find out how to work through this section on how to cure your golf casting / loss of lag o ...

Sklz Gold Flex Lag Trainer

This KILLER training aid will help you master a smooth, one-piece takeaway and help you bu ...

Rickie Fowler - How to preserve Lag

Lag is the most efficient way to increase clubhead speed. In this video, RST Instructor Ch ...

Lag and Speed Drills

To get more distance in golf, you've got to get maximum speed from your arms and not let y ...

Key to Creating Lag

The secret key to creating lag has been an elusive thing for most amateur golfers. In this ...

Downcock Pump Lag Drill

Every golfer wants to know how to create more lag in their swing to hit the ball further. ...

Golf Grip's Effect on Lag

As you've no doubt seen, my golf students have been picking up some serious distance throu ...

Become a Golf Swing Lag Monster: Shocking Success Story

In this video, I’ll show you how RST student David became a "lag monster" with RST swing ...

4 Step Golf Swing Lag Builder

The 4 steps to building INSANE lag in your golf swing - and you can do it TODAY!

Golf Left Thumb: Fix Pain, Soreness, Casting

Casting the club in the downswing is a sure way to destroy club head speed. Check out this ...

Right Arm in Downswing: Stop Casting

In this video, you’ll find out: 1) How Tiger Woods builds lag for power, 2) What to feel ...

Sequencing the Downswing - Dump Truck and Drag Racer

Sequencing the downswing is the HARDEST overall part of the golf swing - and also the MOST ...

The Post Up Move - How to Use Lead Leg for Power and Maintain Posture

Have you ever wondered how the pros use their legs for power in the golf swing? This video ...

My Golf Power Secret

How do the pros hit the ball so darn far? I tell all inside with this power secret!

Using your wrists for speed in golf swing - 5 of 7

Your body uses tension as its primary mechanism to sequence the golf swing. In general, th ...

Vertical Ground Force and Double Peaks

Should you be trying to increase vertical ground force in your swing and if so, how should ...

Throw the Club Head at the Golf Ball

Unlock the leverage, speed and power of your golf swing by understanding the physics behin ...

Throw for More Natural Golf Swing

Do you want a more natural golf swing with much more speed? Then you need to focus on how ...

Using the Wrists in the Golf Swing

The wrists play a very dynamic role in your golf swing. In this video, I'll cover the term ...

The Tour Pro Downswing Sequence Drill

If you are looking for a golf swing drill that can INSTANTLY improve your ball striking po ...

Trail Arm Release - Throw the Ball Drill Pt 1

This is THE key drill for really understanding how the downswing sequencing works. This 20 ...

Trail Arm Release - Throw the Ball Drill Pt 2

Are you ready to maximize your club head speed at impact? If so, you need this missing pie ...

Tim Burke - Kinetic Chain

Tim Burke wins his 2nd World Long Drive Championship. In this video, I'll show you the key ...

Golf Takeaway | Overview

An overview of the RST takeaway by RST Founder, Chuck Quinton. This video walks you throug ...

AXIOM Refine Your Takeaway

Simplify your takeaway with a simple 2" movement that moves the club 6 feet!

Learn a Perfect Golf Takeaway with Just a 2 Inch Movement!

Learn the simplest golf takeaway humanly possible for a massive boost in consistency. Simp ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - 4 Square Drill

You probably overuse your hands during the first half of the backswing, like most golfers, ...

Understanding Shoulder Blade Glide

If you have questions about exactly what the shoulder blade glide is or what it should fee ...

Golf Takeaway, 5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Takeaway

This 30 minute long golf instruction video is key to setting you on the right path for the ...

Right Wrist in the Takeaway

The role of right wrist in the takeaway is often misunderstood and has been the source of ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - Pushing with the Lead Side

An extremely common swing fault, so common that many golf instructors actually teach the s ...

Role of the Right Arm - Takeaway

Collapsing the right arm early is something that at least 90% of amateur golfers struggle ...

Pull for a perfect takeaway - 6 of 7

So many golfers try to perfect the takeaway in the swing and they constantly fight an uphi ...

Thorbjorn Olesen - Perfect your takeaway

See 2 key moves that Thorbjorn Olesen uses to build a picture perfect takeaway position ev ...

One Simple Key to Fix Your Takeaway

In this video, I’ll show you the one swing change that’ll fix your takeaway once and f ...

Posture's Effect on the Takeaway

Posture at address is something that Tiger Woods always does right and it's something that ...

How to Fix an Inside Takeaway

This one simple trick will fix an inside takeaway instantly, I guarantee it!

Fix Inside Takeaway - Shake Hands Drill

This is the best golf swing drill to teach you exactly how your hands should work during t ...

Golf Swing Takeaway & Drills

The golf takeaway has been described by golf instructors countless ways, so many ways that ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - Belly Button Drill

This simple takeaway drill will give you that one piece takeaway you've been looking for o ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - Forward Press

If you've ever wondered whether or not you should have a forward press at setup, this golf ...

Wrist Cock vs. Wrist Hinge in the Golf Swing

Do you know the difference between wrist cock and wrist hinge in the golf swing? The diffe ...

AXIOM Body Backswing

Eliminate your reverse pivot, handsy inside takeaway, your head swaying off the ball and y ...

AXIOM Refine Your Backswing

Dial in your arms during the backswing to start easily shaping the ball, changing trajecto ...

Body Rotation in Golf Backswing - Chair Drill

If you want to power up your swing in golf, body rotation in the backswing is crucial. Unf ...

Left Shoulder Push in Backswing

This "Left Shoulder Push in the Backswing" video is for you ONLY if you already pull perfe ...

5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Backswing

Once you've mastered the takeaway using our "5 Minutes to the Perfect Takeaway" video, you ...

My Golf Backswing Secrets

My keys to success for a perfect golf backswing - how to make the backswing simple and rep ...

How Much Shoulder Elevation

It's time to help you decide how to power your golf swing. And it all starts with how you ...

Right Elbow Pit in Golf Backswing

Do you struggle, like most golfers, with a flying right elbow at the top of the backswing? ...

Understanding Arm Elevation

In this video, Ill show you what arm elevation is, why you need it, and exactly how much y ...

Live Lesson - How to Fix Your Arms by Fixing Your Legs in the Backswing

Do you struggle with your arms getting too deep or too disconnected during the backswing? ...

Right Arm Backswing Drill

This is an excellent drill to train your mind to use your torso rotation to move the club ...

Should You Restrict Your Hip Turn in the Backswing?

For years, you've been taught to restrict the hips in the backswing. Is that what's best f ...

Simplify Your Backswing with Shallow Arms

Make this one simple change to reduce tension in your backswing to start hitting more EFFO ...

RotaryConnect Backswing Training Aid

Learn how to use the RotaryConnect to assist you in building the perfect golf backswing.

Stop Overswinging | Get Your Backswing Under Control

A powerful, compact backswing is essential for creating good contact with the ball. If ...

Fix Hip Overturning in Your Backswing

If you're letting your hips over rotate in the backswing, you're costing yourself a ton of ...

Torso, Hips Over Rotating in Backswing

How much shoulder turn is too much and how much is not enough? Depends on how it's measure ...

DEAD Drill Step 1 - The Backswing

Here's the first step in building your perfect golf swing using the DEAD Drill. It's criti ...

Golf Backswing, Completing the Golf Backswing

Once you've mastered the setup, weight transfer and takeaway, it's time to progress to the ...

Winter Golf Training Program - Backswing

Snow on the ground? Too cold out? No problem! NOW is the BEST time to work on your golf sw ...

Upper vs. Lower Body Rotation in Backswing

Confused about how your upper body rotates in the backswing compared to your lower body? T ...

How to Keep Your Left Arm Straight in the Backswing

The secret to why you can't keep your left arm straight at the top of the golf backswing.

How to Avoid a Cupped Left Wrist at the Top

Learn the cause of a cupped left wrist at the top of your golf backswing and how to fix it ...

How to Fix Trail Leg Straightening in Backswing

Is your trail leg straightening in the backswing? Do you know what kind of issues this sim ...

Do You Start Backswing w/ Hips or Shoulders?

To start the golf swing with the upper or lower body, that is the question! I think Shakes ...

Checkpoints - 5 Minutes Backswing

If you who have already watched the complete 5 Minutes to the Perfect Backswing video, thi ...

5 Minutes to a Perfect Backswing Pitfalls

In this premium video, I am going to cover some of the common mistakes that RST students m ...

3 Functions of Right Arm in Backswing

In this video, I'll show you the 3 functions of the right arm in creating the perfect back ...

Henrik Stenson's Backswing Moves

See how Henrik Stenson's idiosyncrasies work in his powerful golf swing. Check out these ...

Jason Day - Perfect Backswing

Swing plane is a very common term used in golf and has become a primary focus point for a ...

How to Fix Swing Plane & Path

If you want to truly, once and for all, fix your golf swing plane and path, you must heed ...

Creating a Swing Plane

So many golfers struggle with their ball striking because they misunderstand the concept B ...

Fix Swing Plane - Lead Arm Two Club Drill

Here's a simple golf swing plane drill to get your swing back on track fast with a trainin ...

How Knee Flex Determines Swing Plane

Do you struggle with swinging too far from the inside? Part of the problem could actually ...

Trace the Plane Line

Do you tend to get "stuck" in the downswing? Do you hit blocks and quick hooks? Do you wan ...

Golf Grip's Effect on Swing Plane

Having a proper grip is crucial for club face control and lag in the golf swing. In this v ...

Stop Coming Under the Plane in Golf

Coming into impact under plane kills your consistency, often resulting in blocked shots, t ...

AXIOM Body Tour Impact

Learn the secret of how the pros are so consistent with this tour impact position.

AXIOM Body Downswing

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AXIOM Release Left vs. Right

Discover the release that is best for you and your swing that will give you the fastest re ...

AXIOM Release Overview

Finally, understand what it means and feels like to fully release the club

AXIOM Compression Drill

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AXIOM Unleash Your Inner Speed Demon!

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Golf Swing Sequence - How the Lower Body Works

Struggle with coming over the top or don't know how to use your lower body in the golf swi ...

The Magic Box - How to Check Your Lower Body in the Transition

The "Magic Box" is a term created by Chuck Quinton to help golfers learn the proper transi ...

Start Downswing Before Completing Backswing

You need to start your downswing before completing your backswing. This pro-style transiti ...

Golf Swing Transition Drill

Most instructors consider the transition in the golf swing the most difficult, if not impo ...

Which Muscles to Feel During Golf Swing Transition

Learn exactly which muscles you should feel and in what sequence during the golf swing tra ...

You Hit the Golf Ball with Your LEGS!!

You hit the ball with your legs, specifically your lead leg, not your hands in RST. Learn ...

Golf Downswing, Rotary Golf Downswing Overview

Mastering the setup, weight transfer and takeaway are critical to a great golf swing. But ...

Right Arm Only Downswing Drill

Once you've worked with the Throw the Ball Drill, you'll want to begin mastering this much ...

Drill for Golf Downswing Sequencing

In this video, I'll show you where you're losing power and a simple drill that'll get it b ...

5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Downswing

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Golf Swing Follow Through

The follow through is a result of all things you have done in your golf swing up until thi ...

Adam Scott Driver Swing Follow Through

In this Adam Scott follow through video, you'll find out: 1) How Adam Scott finishes his p ...

What You Should Think Over the Golf Ball

I get asked all the time what I'm thinking over the ball. This video finally answers it - ...

Taking Your Golf Swing Drills to the Course

How to take what you're doing with your golf swing drills in front of the mirror to the go ...

Golf Pitching - 30 Yard Pitch Shots

The 30 yard pitch shot is a very tough one for golfers at all levels. So what is the secret to playing this shot? Well, the first one is to never put yourself in a position where you are faced with this shot. In the 2005 British Open, Tom Watson asked Jack Nicklaus why he didn't try and drive a particular hole after Watson put his tee shot on the green. Nicklaus replied, "Because the 30 yard pitch shot isn't my best." If the best golfer in the history of the game didn't want to face this delicate shot, don't feel bad if you don't feel comfortable playing it either!

  • Chuck demonstrates several approaches to avoid chunking a 30 yard pitch shot
  • Use a hybrid with a fairly square stance, ball off the left instep, weight slightly forward, and a normal grip to carry most of the way then roll like a putt
  • The 3 wood with the same stance, setup & stroke will carry a bit less and roll more
  • With a 7 iron, the ball is a bit back, off the right big toe, to come down more sharply & fly all the way to the green
  • With the 56 or 60 wedge you want to use the bounce to avoid digging into the ground
  • Get the bounce to release down, allow the hands to release a bit, have the ball & divot up in your stance
  • The wedge is a riskier shot, more suited for playing out of the rough for the first cut

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Bernie
Can you choke down on the hybrid or 3 wood in order to get closer to the ball. If so, what adjustments need to be made??? Thanks
August 27, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Bernard. You can choke down. Just make sure you the club shaft doesn't stay in too flat of a position. You will need to get slightly closer which will raise the hands a touch. Which will sole the bottom of the face better versus being too toed up.
August 27, 2020
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Blake
Hi, RJ. I played golf! Much improved long game, thanks to you. But my pitch shot doesn't go that far - even with a six-iron, maybe 40-50 yards. And out of deep rough (DEEP after long shut down and rain) - hard to get out. What shot do I need from further out and from deep rough? Tell me and then I can send you some new videos to review. Thanks!
May 6, 2020
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R.J. (Certified RST Instructor)
Well, the biggest things that throw off a shot in deep rough are sliding under the ball, water drops on the grass killing the spin, and blades of grass slowing down the club face or moving it off line. So, you're going to want the club head moving through the grass as little as possible. Thus, you want to really hit down and through on it, steep angle of attack, but you need to have a higher lofted club to get the ball out of the grass quicker. Address the ball at the height that the ball is sitting at, providing it doesn't cause you to move the ball. This should help you get the ball out quick and minimize the time that the club head is affected by the grass. There's a video for flighting wedges that will give you similar techniques to what you'd want to use. Pitch shots aren't designed to go to far. Typically shots around the green. However, if you need to hit a half shot, you can use the flighted wedge technique for shots 100 yards and in or you can get about 80% of your typically distance by using the 9-3 drill but adding a little wrist and elbow cocking for lag after the takeaway portion of the swing, but you have to be careful to not have an inside takeaway because with that short of a swing, it's hard to make any compensations mid-swing, technique has to be spot on.
May 7, 2020
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Blake
Thanks RJ! I couldn’t find any videos using the term “flighted wedge.” Can you give me the name of the video(s) you referred you?
May 7, 2020
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R.J. (Certified RST Instructor)
How to hit a wedge shot | Penetrating Wedge Shots
May 8, 2020
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Ronan
hi, Are you looking for a landing point to play this shot? Ronan
April 23, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Ronan. Yes, you are looking for the landing spot and visualizing how it will roll out to the pin from there.
April 23, 2019
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Tram
When playing pitch shot, most of the time the ball flies to the left. I need some clarifications on the motion of the pitch: 1)At impact, is there need of post up like in full swing? 2)It seems there is two ways to pitch. One is to glide the club face under the ball to get a lot of spin but the ball goes shorter. The second is to hit with very tiny angle of attack to get more distance but less spin. For me , I hit about 30y at 11o’clock for the 2nd but only 15y for the 1st method. 3) About release in pitching, do we follow release like in full swing which can keep ball straight. 4) Head position, do we he have to keep back of Tha ball. We need your recommendation to get consistency in the pitching shot. Thank you very much.
February 7, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Tram. You don't need a very aggressive post like in a full swing. But, there will be a small clearing of the hips. Yes, you can slide under for spin, or try to hit it sharper to fly lower. You will follow the release like in a full swing. However, when you tend to get more of a penetrating wedge, or wanting to flight it lower. You will tend to release it more with the body and the hands will be quieter. Head movement should still be pretty minimal and you don't want to drive it ahead of the ball. But, when going much lower and the buttons ahead. You will be a little more on top of the ball (Penetrating Wedge Video).
February 8, 2019
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Brian
Hi Craig, what would be the main cause of me diving at the ball on the downswing on short chip and pitch shots? It's a short of yip/collapse before impact. Using Chucks methodology If I could identify the cause I could try doing the opposite to correct it. Feels like because there is no torque on the way back I am trying to hit it rather than collect on the way down back through.
January 7, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Brian. Take a look at Master the Golf Chipping Stroke Video. That should clear up the issue. If not, report back to me.
January 7, 2019
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Wyatt
Although I'm in total agreement with using the hybrid as the video shows, our club has a large number of steep fronts to the greens which seems more suited to the 55-60 deg shot. However, I so consistently hit the pitch slightly fat; my own opinion is I overwork the shoulders, but I'm interested in your opinion regarding how to pick the ball cleanly.
June 24, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Wyatt. Take a look at Perfect Pitch Shot Setup and Master the Golf Chipping Stroke. Both will talk about he causes of the fat shot.
June 25, 2018
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Anders
If you hit a 50 yards pitch shot, do you setup with axis tilt or just weight forward to hit slightly more down?
June 20, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Anders. Yes, there will be a small amount of axis tilt.
June 20, 2018
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Anthony
I am having a problem with my grip pressure in the short game. I am virtually keeping the right hand out of the shot. However, from time to time either the left or right hand will increase pressure dramatically on the downswing causing a fat and very frustrating shot. Is there any advise you can give which will enable me to improve this situation. I have watched the video re grip lightly with two fingers of the left hand and virtually leave right hand off but I still find the increased pressure creeps in!! Of course I have been holding my clubs like a vice for 30+ years!!
March 7, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Anthony. The increase is grip pressure is a tough one too battle. Try some of Chris's tips in the 3 Quick Tips to Fix Your Chipping to help get over the chunk hump.
March 7, 2018
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Dennis
Would it be okay to take chipping and pitching practice to my winter practice sessions to reinforce setup, weight transfer and the 9 to 3 swing while I'm learning the rest of the RST material? Or will I be taking the chance of back sliding into old habits by hitting balls too soon at this point and overloading the learning process?
February 1, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Dennis. No worries working on the short game in the meantime as long as good principles are applied.
February 2, 2018
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Dennis
Thanks Craig! We have 25/40/55/70/85 yd slanted targets at the heated range I go to in the winter. Results from just setup and 9 to 3 along with tips in this section are amazing! Each target is about 2' high and 3-4' wide. I'm on target, either hitting or coming within 1' of either side 80% of the time. I've been working this winter on adjusting my backswing distance and staying with one club for all those distances (my lob wedge). What's RST's opinion on using partial backswings versus full backswings at varying speed/velocity? Is there a video on this subject? Thanks!
February 3, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Dennis. I can't think of a video. However, sticking with the same club and varying your rotation/pace is a great way to get those wedge shots down. I don't want you getting to the point where the backswing is really short and big aggressive body through. But, with a balance and blend. All okay. Similar to the Penetrating Wedge Shot Video.
February 5, 2018
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Anthony
How does this pitch shot differ from the full swing with regard to the rotation of the torso moving the club? In the video there seems to be little rotation but more action with the shoulders and arms.
December 28, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Anthony. The pitch shot will be more body rotational versus full arms/hands release because it isn't a power shot. Less face rotation and a little more of a body release.
December 28, 2017
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Piergiorgio
Hi guys, a question now for the "hardpan" in late November in wet european weather: very little "wintery" grass, over a soft, almost muddy ground...40 yards off the green and, why not, with a bunker in between to carry...what is the best club and shot option?
November 20, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Piergriorgio. The goal is to not dig the leading edge too much in the ground. I would practice a very shallow angle of attack with a half pitch shot type motion. You may try a select few clubs to get the proper height and carry. Sort of like hitting a long bunker shot just shaving the top of the ground.
November 20, 2017
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Justin
For the wedge , you mentioning practicing the divot forward in tour stance but can you confirm that when you're using the bounce you hit the turf first and let the club glide under the ball?
August 7, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Justin. The club will be gliding through the turf, but you still want ball contact first.
November 20, 2017
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Michael
I really like this video but most of the courses have heavy rough that may have to navigate first. Can you tell me where I can see a video of this type of shot with varying yardages from heavy lies.
September 3, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Michael. Heavy lies will be in the Wedge Play section and uneven in the Specialty Shots section.
September 4, 2016
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Jeff
I found the title of this video a bit misleading. A better title, it seems, From 30 yds Chip, Don't Pitch. But the information is spot on. Interestingly, I find that few instructors advocate using a pitching wedge for anything besides a full shot. When I was young all there was was a pitching wedge which I used for everything, unless I needed quick loft or I was in the sand. I wore a hole in my pitching wedge. I think people don't use pitching wedges for short game because the sole on most pitching wedges are designed for full shots, unless you have a player's club or you get something like a 48 degree off the wedge rack.
June 21, 2016
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Micah (Certified RST Instructor)
Hey Jeff. it's always easier to predict a balls path traveling on the ground than it is in the air. I'm with you on the pitching wedge. A lot of amateurs think that just because they are close to the hole, they need to use high loft. Using a lower lofted club makes working the greens almost effortless and it really becomes and putt with loft.
October 8, 2016
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Emil
I would like to ask you for an article/video on the usage of chip, pitch and wedge shots - depending on distance and others conditions.
April 25, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Emil. Take a look at the Chipping Section. You will see the Ladder Drill for Distance and How to Chip Club Selection. I will let the team know you would like an all encompassing video. Pitch Shots will typically be 30 to 50 yards. Wedge shots around 60 to 120.
April 25, 2016
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Emil
Thanks. Looking forward to the video/article.
April 25, 2016
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Loran
If I have about seventy yards or so to the pin and I want the ball to land softly on the green, which club do I use?
May 21, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Loan. Typically, a higher lofted wedge around 58 to 60 Degrees.
May 21, 2015
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Greg
Does Chuck have dorsi flexion with the left wrist in this shot with the left hand on the follow through or is the release abrupt but similar to the full swing release?
April 12, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Greg. It depends on which one you are referring too. If you want to loft it a bit more with a touch of spin. The release will tend to have more dorsi flexion. The fairway wood or bump/run will tend to keep the lead wrist more quiet and on the rotational side versus adding cupping.
April 14, 2015
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Christian
Those are great suggestions for that type of situation. I have seen people take out their wedges and try to fly it there, where I am more of a bump and run guy. I will need to practice my hybrid.
February 12, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Keeping it on the ground can eliminate a lot of variables that can go wrong in the short pitch. A lot easier to hole them out more frequently too.
February 13, 2015
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Robert
All Videos for the past several weeks will not play properly. all of them pause multiple times maybe 50 throughout each video and the screen freezes. Any suggestions
December 19, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Robert. Are you using Chrome or Firefox as your browser? If you are, try clearing your cookies or history. If you continue to struggle with the issue. Please use the link below for Customer Support. They will be happy to help.
December 20, 2014
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ron
Chuck - I have developed a bad case of the pitching yips. I have gone from an excellent short game to stumping short pitch shots, blading, shanking and even double hitting some pitch shots. I can make good contact when using only one hand, either left or right, (I am right handed), but when I have two hands on the club I am a mess. Help!!!!!
September 27, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Ron. Keep using the lead hand (left hand). You are more than likely forcing body motion and/or flipping it with the right. Take a look at the Proper Pitch Technique Video in this Section. You want it nice and balanced. Get a good lead arm swing and barely use the trail side.
September 27, 2014
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mike
Why should a person use a seven iron instead of a 60 degree wedge? I watched the how to hit proper wedge shots video and it talks about using a 60 degree wedge and getting underneath the ball. Isn't this shot in the range of a typical pitch shot around the green? Does it all depend on the lie and how short the grass is?
April 11, 2014
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
Hey Mike, every shot can be just a bit different and can be dependent on what sort of conditions you are facing. We outline a series of shots on here so that you can increase the total number of shots you have available for each shot so that you can get the ball up and in more frequently.
April 14, 2014

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