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Chipping Low Point Gate

Train consistent ball-first contact by controlling where the club reaches the bottom of its arc. This improves strike quality, reduces fat/thin chips, and creates more predictable rollout and distance control. Part of Chipping — Low Point Control training — score against par, track every attempt in the app, and see real improvement.

Advanced Par 15 Max 30
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Why this drill

What this drill fixes

Fat shots, thin contact, and clipping the turf before the ball all trace back to the same problem: your low point is arriving too early. Low point control drills train you to strike ball-first and deliver the club to the right spot in your swing. This is one of the highest-leverage skills in golf — because a poor low point affects your distance, direction, and consistency on every shot. Part of TeeBetter's Low Point Control training.

Instructions

Practice steps

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01 — THE CHALLENGE

Chipping Low Point Gate

GOAL

Train consistent ball-first contact by controlling where the club reaches the bottom of its arc. This improves strike quality, reduces fat/thin chips, and creates more predictable rollout and distance control.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Hybrids Irons Wedges Towel Tee
COACH TIPS
  • Great chippers control low point slightly ahead of the ball.
  • If you hit the towel, your low point is too far back. Try more weight on your lead leg/more shaft lean to help this.
  • Think “brush the grass under the target side of the ball.”
  • Keep chest slightly ahead of the ball to encourage forward strike.
  • Low point control is one of the fastest ways to improve short-game consistency.

FAQ

Common questions about Low Point Control drills

How do I stop hitting fat shots?

Fat shots happen when your low point — the bottom of your swing arc — arrives before the ball. Low point control drills use feedback tools like towels, alignment sticks, or impact spray to show you exactly where your club hits the ground. Drills like Towel is Lava, The Clearout, and 3 Points train your low point; practice with a par to beat so you have a score to improve on each session.

What causes thin shots?

Thin shots often share the same root cause as fat shots — an inconsistent low point. When you try to avoid the ground (to stop hitting fat), you sometimes catch the ball high on the face instead. Low point control drills train a consistent, ball-first strike so you eliminate both mishits at once. Track your score against par to see real improvement over time.

Practice this drill in the app — track every score, beat par, and see your progress over time. Free to start.

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