Mike Malaska: Connecting the Dots - Golf Life

Mike Malaska Lesson: Connecting the Dots In this video, golf instructor Mike Malaska shares a valuable tip for improving your chipping technique through connecting the dots. Many golfers struggle with their chipping because they focus too much on the goal of getting the ball in the air, rather than the task at hand. Malaska explains that by changing your mindset and focusing on a specific task, you can improve your chipping consistency and accuracy. Connecting the Dots To improve your chipping, Malaska recommends focusing on dots. He demonstrates this by placing a line on the back of the ball and a dot on the fourth groove of the club face. The goal is still to get the ball in the air, but the task is to put the dot on the line on the back of the ball. By shifting your focus to this specific task, you can improve your consistency and avoid the common mistakes associated with trying to get under the ball. Changing Your Setup By focusing on connecting the dots, you will naturally make adjustments to your setup. Malaska explains that you will start to pay attention to the position of your hands and the alignment of your body. Instead of trying to fix multiple things at once, you can simplify your approach by focusing on the task of connecting the dot with the back of the ball. Conclusion In this video, we’ve learned a valuable chipping tip, from golf instructor Mike Malaska. By shifting your focus...