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 At the beginning of the swing, your hands are closer to your front leg and the ball is placed slightly back.
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Chip and run is generally
used when the distance that the ball will travel in the air represents 50% or less of the total distance between the ball and the hole. This is the easiest swings in golf because
there is no weight transfer and little or no wrist action. Most of the weight
should be placed on the foot closest to the hole (the left foot for right-handed golfers, opposite for left-handed) in
the starting position, and legs should not be moved.
A slightly straighter position should be used for this approach shot as this will help
the golfer get closer to the ball. The ball should be positioned slightly off-center to
the feet (closer to the right foot for a right-handed golfer). The hands
should be placed towards the leg closest to the hole and the club should
be inclined a little bit more than for a normal shot. When the contact
with the ball is made, the club is in exactly the same position as in the starting position. The hands are, therefore, a few inches in front of the
club head as you make contact, stopping the ball from gaining height. The lower the trajectory, the easier it is to anticipate where the ball is going to go.
The best approach to a green is one that will travel the least distance in the air while maintaining the minimum ball flight necessary. Generally, the ball
is lifted only when it is absolutely necessary.
In a chip and run situation, the goal is to get to the green as quickly as possible.
If the distance that the ball needs to travel in the air is more than 50% of the total distance
to the target, a chip and run is not the appropriate shot. Probably a regular pitch shot with a pitching or a sand
wedge would be more appropriate.
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