Biting Chip

photo credit: Kevitivity   If you need the ball to check-up quickly (bite) to a green that slopes away from you, or a firm green,  try the following method:  Take your 60-degree Wedge with the ball position placed opposite the big toe of your back foot.  Bring the club up sharply on your backswing and hinge your wrists quickly. 

Your downswing should look just like your backswing and just as steep through the impact zone.  Keep your hands ahead of the clubhead.  By delofting the clubhead with such a sharply angled downswing, the ball will have plenty of backspin which will act as a brake when the ball lands on the green.  Make allowances for a low trajectory with this type of golf shot.  Learn this shot, you’ll be glad you did.