Hi Scragger,

Ball position is all dependant on the trajectory you're after, lie and so on.

When chipping or pitching, one's address is slightly open. Thus, the ball position will appear to be in a certain place in your stance. If you were to square up, you'd find the ball in a totally different position.

For chipping and pitching I vary the ball position. More often than not though, when chipping, the ball is in line with my big right toe (r/h) and for pitching, just back of centre.

May I suggest putting the ball in your normal position when square and then change your stance as if you were about to chip. You will see what I mean about the perceived ball position.

Scragger, vary the ball position, club face and the use of hard or soft hands, to vary your shot.

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