5 SIMPLE PITCHING TIPS TO PITCH LIKE A TOUR PRO

[@tomduckworth8335]

I want to collect all your short game videos and watch them over and over. The best.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Well hope they help Tom

[@royalgoose]

I really appreciate that Chris consistently performs the motion he's trying to explain again and again. So many KZbin videos get lost in 15 minutes of talking in between brief physical demonstrations. Keep doing what you're doing

[@mdregan88]

Best pitching video on KZbin, this REALLY helped me. Thank you Chris!

[@jimaude5885]

I’m a 74 year old and have been shooting in the high 80s because my pitching (and chipping) completely deserted me a few years ago. I have tried fixes promoted by a number of online pros. This past weekend I sat down once again looking for some help. I watched your video twice. It made sense to me so I decided to put your tips into practice on Monday during a tournament. Not the best place to start but it’s what I could do. During the round I mishit only one pitch. Not every shot was close but I was on the green. It was like a light switch had been turned on. I need to keep working with the video but I sure have a great starting point. THANK YOU

[@jan-olofatterfors2084]

I really like your way to explains difficult things in an easy way😀😀 I always looking forward to your tutorials 👍👍👍👍

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Jan appreciate the comments and hope the video helps

[@trunkten31]

My favorite short game video of all time!

[@noahbro8989]

I’m so happy I found your channel I have watched so many golf channels and you are definitely the best my favorite thing is how you explain everything. Thank you for what u do

[@clarkswan9616]

Great video again Chris. Thank you.

[@RichardRiceGolf]

Learning how to effectively use the bounce was the "AHA" moment in my game. If we can get more people to understand that turf interaction is the one of the most important fundamentals in the shortgame, handicaps would be dropping everywhere!! Great video!

[@gavtuc45]

You make golf look really easy. Great tip btw.

[@paullineberry7380]

Thanks Chris. I watched this video a few times before I went to the range and worked on the shots. What a difference it made for me. Shot 7 shots better than I did the weekend before, mostly due to not duffing pitch and chip shots.

[@hansidelk6604]

You are extremely good at explaining often rather complicated stuff. Love it!!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Hansi

[@carsonkubicki1770]

Seriously love your videos. I binge watch them and add to my “Golf” playlist on here. Already noticing drastic improvements to my game, Chris. Your doing the Lord’s work!

[@DaveSmith-ng4gn]

This part of the game has held me back for years - and I mean years. I have watched this video 3 times over the last week or so and then tried it on the course this weekend; 42 stableford points later and I take the money (I play off 9). Its almost as if my whole course management has changed as I now feel so much more comfortable and confident facing short range pitch shots.

[@ayalarkin]

Supreme tips from the best online coach out there.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks so much

[@lawrencedawes]

Great thanks Chris

[@xmd02]

That tip about keeping the grip outside the thigh on backswing and follow-through resulted in a huge improvement for me. Thanks!

[@andrewreeves1351]

Chris, this video is excellent. I've struggled with my short game for years, I actually mean 15 years! I stumbled accross this video and can say it has completely turned things around to the point where I have practiced a couple of times and feel cured of my shortgame problems. Can't wait for my next game!

[@mikemitchell308]

Brilliant tips, especially the last one, so many shots could be saved with just a little more thought, thanks Mike

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Mike and yes agree, we ca save shots just by choosing a different option or planning the shot a little better 👍

[@johnwilkes492]

Thanks - enjoyed the putting and pitching video - now to put it into practice - biggest personal challenge I see all the time - keeping your head down

[@remmy100]

Just wanna say many thanks for the pitching tips. Things finally clicked and I was hitting easy pitch shots today. Even told myself, "it can't be this simple" lol. Thanks again man.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks a d glad you enjoy the content

[@ainedimascio1984]

Pitching the weakest part of my game so interested in anything that will help this . Thanks Chris

[@ianyoungson778]

I really enjoyed the video as I have been wanting to learn to play this shot but always been scared of thinning it over the green.

[@tonythomas8564]

Great tips Chris - very easy to understand. My pitching varies a lot, from very good to abominable! I think these simple tips will help me be more consistent from 50 yards in

[@ronadkins287]

Distance is my issue but this video is a WONDERFUL START !! THANKS CHRIS!

[@anthonymoulday4554]

Tried this and it works! Thanks Chris

[@ronlong9491]

❤Excellent Instruction. I took it to the range and it worked well. Any suggestions for better distance control?

[@rogerdriscoll8637]

Another great video Chris. Thank you

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Roger

[@donsmith1061]

Great vid, working hard on my short game, this was most helpful. Thanks.

[@leemorris534]

Great tip I practice this yesterday thanks Chris 👍🏌🏿‍♂️⛳️

[@daveweedall4505]

I've struggled with my chipping after lockdown this is the lesson I needed you always explain it so well cheers Chris 👍

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Dave

[@greggardner8276]

Hi Chris. Enjoyed the video and will try your tips. Please let me know the loft on the wedge you used as ball seems to pop up quite quickly and has little run😊

[@michelblais7323]

Encore une excellente leçon de golf. Merci Cris. Vous êtes très bon et précis!

[@mul3781]

Thank you. Very easy to follow.

[@matkasim]

Thank you for the tips. liked your low arch concept

[@samphillimore8462]

Really useful tips, thank you. Personally been struggling with strike, usually on the heavy side, sometimes on the thin side, but usually with even shorter shots. I've been trying to use the up-down-and-in approach suggested by me and my golf tv.

[@chonavanbock5840]

Another great video. Thank you, Chris! Love the explanation on low point and how to use this concept to understand how to make good pitch shots.

[@rlevans0602]

Great video as always Chris. My issue is direction, fairly often my distance is good but I pull the ball.

[@timhairston9964]

Great video, Chris, thanks!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Tim

[@marksamuel5347]

Well Chris, I have a hard time with distance and strength needed to get to lets say a 6 foot circle around the flag. I'm not committed or afraid of hitting way to strong so as I'm coming down I hesitate and end up chunking it. I use a 60 degree wedge to chip and pitch. Great video! Your explanations are so easy to follow! I follow many others, you are the easiest to understand! thanks from Quebec, Canada!

[@GolfWeekly]

Good tips Chris! Keep up the good work man

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks 👊

[@mikesullivan6419]

Thanks, I watched your video again and hopefully I can move forward... Mike

[@tiltoman1]

Great explanation of pitfalls and remedies. Helps a lot! At the moment just relieved to get it on the green. So this is just my level. Would like to know the techniques for really getting it close though. If there are any keys?

[@sharonyogart1]

I hit behind the ball even when I move the ball back. Often I get my arms more involved instead of relying on the turn of my body. I could use more practice with follow thoughs too. I love your videos. Thanks. Kent

[@barrymoir1778]

Good instruction as always Chris, thank you

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Barry

[@jjflash1645]

A great video. I can’t wait to try this out.

[@normchow34]

In pitching was 56 iron used in the video ? Great explanation !!

[@santiagorodriguez3330]

wonderful lesson

[@bradfordcotta5925]

Honestly, it is the best part of my game. I have a "wedge system" for 30-90 yard shots (i.e. LW backswing to my thigh is 30 yds, to my waste is 35, etc.). For pitches shorter than that distance, I like the "Runyon method" (aka "the rule of 12"). There are times when I need a flop shot, for example, but 90%+ of all pitch shots for me are covered by those 2 methods and they work great.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Love it! Always good to have a system, you never feel ‘lost’ on the course then as you always have an answer

[@bradfordcotta5925]

@@ChrisRyanGolf I see so many guys I play with that simply take a lob wedge any time they are within 70 yards for pitching and chipping. Ironic that I had a shot today that was about a 6:1 ratio of fringe to pin and I chipped with a 6-iron (12-6=6 iron in "Runyon Rule of 12" method) and actually chipped it in (no kidding - it was about 100 feet)! My 2 buddies were in about the same spot as I was and both tried to hit a high and soft lob wedge and both made bogey. I try to tell them, but they just won't listen.

[@Victor60824]

I love this part of the game.

[@ThePursuitofperfect]

Further to your question, what is my issue with pitching - the answer is yes! All of the above. Thanks for the tips.

[@MK-vl7bt]

Hi Chris. Great video as always. For me personally I got the biggest issue with contact, therefore distance is way off. I’m really interested in an in depth short pitch video, wich maybe talks about the swing plane during short pitches and chips. There is almost no content on KZbin regarding this issue. It’d be great if you could give us some Tipps on that!

[@johnnyjoe26]

Appreciate the helpful tips. However, I wonder if you can add some tips on chipping and pitching for those deep or thick grass shots near the green and some ways out. Thanks. John

[@garyreid4026]

Great video with really good tips 👍🏻

[@ceolmorjim]

My weakest area. Great tips. Next shot with the putter. You betcha!

[@rocnryl]

Great instruction Chris, especially the extension tip. All too often I see that failure to extend causing bladed shots.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks and yeah 100% agree, it’s often missed or overlooked 👍

[@CraigCampbell-q3j]

id like to see a technical detailed lesson on how to get the leading edge under and thru the ball on tight fairway lies for pitch shots up to 80 yards. Thanks

[@reallynoway2323]

Very useful video

[@terrydorrieowen413]

Great video, my big issue is distance control when chipping around the green. Usually hit it to far past the hole

[@susanhomola5068]

very good will be working on my short game.

[@ermangus]

Easy to follow instruction

[@paulgutermann8413]

Watched a bit of the Hero Open today at Forest of Arden. Looks like a fun course.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Yeah it’s looked great hasn’t it, they got it playing fantastically well

[@mgc9144]

thank you. off to practice now!

[@kk2336]

thanks Chris great primer!

[@ken34weber]

Great video

[@aileenbastow7505]

Thank you.

[@martinhardman9288]

Great tips!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Martin

[@bruceperkins1534]

I.like how you explain the shot and mechanics behind it

[@ppolimino]

Great video. Worst part of my game. Question-what loft and bounce would you use?

[@mbillmiller1]

Chris, this is the worst part of my game, index is 8.5. And clean contact is biggest issue, especially from fairway lies, my error is to hit thin, not heavy. I find this shot much easier from the rough. I will focus on these 5 tips. Thanks !!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Really hope they help Bill

[@henkhamers1184]

Great video thnx Chris my biggest issues are contact and distance yes I can hit 3 shots in a row at same distance but my first one getting right within a meter / yard is very hard for me it is easier for me hitting a full wedge at a given yardage

[@chrisjeffers7300]

Thank YOU!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thank you for watching Chris 👊

[@n31l92]

Nice tips Chris 👍, very useful information and good demonstrations

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks and hope the video helps 👍

[@n31l92]

ChrisRyanGolf it’s certainly something I need to work on in my game now I’ve something to try

[@TonyHammer61]

The biggest issue I have is having the confidence to fly the ball all the way to the hole. My swing often much shorter than my practice swings and I come up short. It is a fear of thinning it through the green. Drives me mad

[@Andyvg99]

You and a million other golfers. You’re not alone on this.

[@hoffy1003]

@@Andyvg99 Count me in

[@scottfolk1982]

Controlling distance is a real challenge, particularly from 20-40 yards. When cutting off the finish, ball-striking suffers. Finishing with the arms left of the target leads me to think the shot will go too far. Is the best option simply to slow the rotation of the pivot? Thanks Chris!

[@tommylee6267]

short short gameHi Chris, I find that I tend to rush my down swing and I am not too sure how strong should my left hand grip be/ Hope you can give me some tips to improve my short game. Thank you.

[@larshawg5465]

I've been using my sand wedge for these shots. Should I return to using my pitching wedge ??

[@andreasferm2768]

Hey! Any comments on Phil Mickelson’s “Chiping 101”?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

He certainly uses it pretty well, it’s a method that can definitely work 👍

[@SVNelsonAA]

Chris, I notice a slight forward press of your hands prior to your back swing. Any comment?

[@ATC235]

So I have been putting a lot of time into this. I’ve been using my 60, S and Gap wedge. My issue is knowing which one to use and picking the landing spot.

[@budg.6094]

With, for example, a driver, I know that at impact there is already quite a bit of the extension you talk about. I am unclear whether the same is true on a pitch shot such as in this video, or whether the extension on a pitch shot doesn’t begin till after impact. Thanks to anyone who answers this for me.

[@budg.6094]

Update 1 day later: I practiced today and, long story short, the extension seems necessarily to be coordinated with the clearing of the lower body, so that determined my timing. (I would have deleted my above question, but that function frequently doesn’t work on KZbin)

[@charlestufano2322]

I have trouble with strike and distance control. I will try this technique

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Hope it helps Charles

[@daver.839]

what would you recommend as far as the optimal bounce of the wedge being used to chip and pitch? Is there such a thing as too much bounce?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Hey Dave, yeah can definitely have too much, but I like to see more than 10* as a rule 👍

[@76tjw]

I threw 10 shots today on poor chipping....thanks Chris 🙏

[@miltonkeynesgolfchums9744]

Just back from a (mainly) golfing trip to Spain and found it really hard to get my shorter shots anywhere near the pin due to the very fluffy grass on fairways, I don't think they EVER scarify the grass, so there's a huge amount of thatch and it's very easy to have the club just go under the ball. Worst trait when playing in the UK is shanking these shorter shots - creeps in without warning and drives me mad!

[@nickbrandt3158]

Hi Chris, my confidence lacks around the green. These tips I’ll apply for sure. I just don’t know which wedge to ever use. Any tips for picking the right wedge? I have a 58, 54, 50, and 46 as my wedge choices. Thanks!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Hey Nick, if you struggle with these shots I’d go for the 54 in most situations, long term you could vary this, but best to get some confidence back with one wedge first then look to work through the others

[@nickbrandt3158]

ChrisRyanGolf thanks Chris, (nick from Canada 8-12hdcp)

[@colinwhite2724]

For a basic pitch I have the hands slightly ( and I do mean slightly ) ahead of the ball/sternum line. I find that with the hands further back it leads to pushed shots. This is for a good lie and a PW with mid bounce.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Yeah I like that Colin, good to have those checkpoints 👍

[@klinkmcdugs2259]

I shot a 47 last week, which for me anytime I can break 50 on 9 is fantastic. But it could have been much lower if I could pitch the ball, which brings me to this video.

[@johnmanning7269]

My problem is going left have you any advice. Thank you

[@garyreid4026]

My short game is definitely the weakest part and particularly trying to get a consistent strike on the ball.

[@alantainty1903]

After years of struggling, my pitching has improved hugely over the last 12 months, particulalry because I started to use the bounce. However, I now have the occassions where the dreaded shanks rear their ugl head with the short pitches and for the life of me I can't figure out what is causing them. Any ideas?

[@davidgroves4208]

My ONE goal with the pitch is simply to put it on the green. This 40 yard shot to a 30-40 yard target (most greens are 30-40 yards deep) is unfortunately one of the most demanding shots in golf. By just getting the ball on the green consistently I have cut 6 strokes off my handicap.

[@nbargolf]

Chris my problem is distance. Always hit it too far. Can't seem to focus on a point always focus on the pin. Guess that's why I'm long.

[@MoizHaroon]

I always struggle with how far to land the ball... sometimes ball check up if I hit too hard or runs off if not hit hard enough. I use a ratio of 1:1 for sand wedge as an example here. I try to maintain the same tempo

[@johnv4866]

I golf right, but a throw a ball and play tennis lefty. I struggle with pulling the handle to much with my left hand

[@georgejung5429]

I’m a single figure golfer and can’t pitch, I need serious help, I’m crying whilst writing this, it’s making me want to quit the game and take up snooker.

[@georgejung5429]

Outstanding vid sir Where are you, I need help…..

[@zachramirez4333]

What club are you using in this video

[@darrenaustralia3623]

What about what clubs you use like 8 iron ,pw, 54 etc

[@RuckusOutfitters]

It appears that you press your hands forward right before you start your backswing, should I be doing that?