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A 4-Week Program for Chipping, Pitching, Lob Shots, and Bunker Play 📅 Weekly Practice Framework Day 1–2: Chip & Run (*Release 1*) Day 3–4: Spin Shot (*Release 2*) Day 5–6: Lob Shot (*Release 3*) Day 7: Bunker + Mixed Challenge (all releases) Optional Rest/Review Day: Take as needed or use for putting practice. ⏱️ Recommended Time: 20–30 minutes per focus area, 5–6 days per week. --- 🥇 Release 1: Chip & Run Goal: Low flight, predictable rollout Setup: Ball slightly back of center, minimal wrist hinge, use 8-iron or PW Mindset Tip: Brush the grass—don’t jab at the ball. 🔧 Drills Toe Down Drill – Improves clean strike by reducing wrist breakdown Arms Connection Drill – Keeps arms and torso moving as one Thumbs Off Drill – Softens grip for better touch 🎯 Gamified Challenge Beginner: 5/10 inside a 6-foot circle Intermediate: 7/10 inside a 3-foot circle Advanced: 8/10 within 2 feet 📺 Watch: Dan Grieve Short Game Drills --- 🥈 Release 2: Spin Shot Goal: Mid-flight with bite Setup: Ball center to forward, moderate wrist hinge, SW or GW Mindset Tip:Clip the ball, don’t scoop it. 🔧 Drills On Plane Drill – Grooves correct swing path Towel Drill – Sharpens ball-turf contact Anti-Scoop Drill – Builds shaft lean, prevents flipping 🎯 Gamified Challenge Land 10 balls, record how many stop within 6 feet. Track progress weekly—aim for 20% improvement. 📘 See: UpGlove’s 3 Releases Guide --- 🥉 Release 3: Lob Shot Goal: High flight, soft landing Setup: Ball forward, open face, 58°–60° wedge Mindset Tip:Slide the club under, let the loft do the work. 🔧 Drills Tee Peg Drill – Trains bounce usage Face to Face Drill – Encourages shallow, sweeping motion One-Handed Drill – Builds finesse and feel 🎯 Gamified Challenge Hit 10 shots over a 3-foot obstacle (e.g., chair or rope). Score how many finish within 6 feet of target. 📺 Reference: Dan’s Drill Compilation --- ⛳ Day 7: Bunker & Mixed Challenge 🔧 Drills No Divot Drill – Teaches bounce control in sand Random Release Challenge – Mix Release 1, 2, and 3 in random order Up-and-Down Tracking – Record % success from varied lies 🎯 Gamified Challenge 10 bunker shots: Beginner: Get 5/10 out Intermediate: 6/10 inside 10 feet Advanced: 7/10 inside 6 feet 📺 Reference: Dan’s Bunker Play --- 📈 4-Week Progression Week 1: Technique focus (basic setups, solid contact) Week 2: Lie variations (tight, rough, uphill, downhill) Week 3: Randomization (mix clubs, distances, lies in each session) Week 4: Pressure play (score every rep, simulate “up-and-down to win”) Test your golf IQ - Which shot to choose? --- 📝 Notes & Progress Tracker | Date | Focus Area | Drill Completed | Challenge Score | Notes / Improvements | | | Chip & Run | ✅ / ❌ | /10 | e.g., cleaner contact today | | | Spin Shot | ✅ / ❌ | /10 | e.g., improved shaft lean | | | Lob Shot | ✅ / ❌ | /10 | e.g., higher, softer landing | | | Bunker Play | ✅ / ❌ | /10 | e.g., more consistent exits | --- |
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