[rightsided]

Your reputation precedes you, rightsided. As you have just landed here and this is your first post, I would advise you to leave your bags packed. You may find it a short stay.



In the unlikely event I have misjudged your intentions, I'll offer this:

As a self-professed beginner, it is not important that you know. Instead, it is important that you find a competent instructor -- a demonstrated record of success at all levels is a good benchmark -- and do as you are told. Or else save your money and his time.

That said, the video itself (from which you extracted the photo) contains the explanation you seek. Since it is free, I suggest you watch it until some glimmer of truth seeps through. You might also find some enlightenment here: http://lynnblakegolf.com/gallery/sho...ry.php?cat=504.

I tried hitting some balls like this and the contact was solid but very low. I also got quite a few shanks straight right and some fat shots. The thing of most concern was the aching right lower back and left wrist. Is this photo how it should be done or is it an exaggerated version? As this is called a chip, how am I supposed to stop it on the green? Thanks for your reply