Top 25 Golf Pro Lesson; Short Game

Shawn,
Reading Dave Peltz's short game bible he insists that chips like this are played with the ball opposite the back ankle-or even behind this. I must admit I find this helps me get a consistent downward blow. Any reason why you don't do this or any thoughts on this???
Cheers
Matt

Hey Matt;
Thanks for the comment;
When you brace against the left side at address, this brings the centre of the rack of the shoulders (sternum notch) slightly forward of the ball where all you need to do is let the arm-club unit fall through where it will automatically collect the ball then the ground; if the ball is too far back in the stance, it would require a MANIPULATION to find the ball properly and this would interrupt the natural flow of momentum in the swing; Shawn

I just uploaded a video that will help further; "golf pro lesson take a better divot"  Shawn

Excellent-Ill check it out.
Im working through your Dvd-very methodically-its very helpful.
I'd love you to post a video specifically aimed at the Over The Top move-the round house shoulder move starting the swing and causing a steep downswing plane-thats what Im trying to change. I know the stone skipping is what I need to focus on! A video where you actually work with some midhandicappers doing

changes and drills would be good.
Its the only criticism I could give you-you rarely show work with pupils. It would be great to see you working with an over the top player and solving his problem.
I think you are guilty of making golf look very easy! For most of us its tough trying to undo many years of bad technique and muscle memory!

I have heard that you have to open your stance but never an explanation as to why other than to counter an open club face. This is the first time I have ever heard that you open your stand to preset the open hips at impact.

WOW!! The clouds have parted and I now see it. Brilliant.

best clip on youtube, this helps sooooooo much, thanks

great shawn. i notice your ball position is still center vs. further back. any reason why or need to position it further back?

hi shawn, thanks for all your great videos, i've managed to drop into single figures from around 18 just by watching them. i noticed for the chip shots, you maintain the lower case y but i was wondering when / if i should cock the wrists for slightly longer shots (perhaps 20 yards)