Set two mental lengths: backswing to the shin and follow-through to the knee. Hit chips where the follow-through always beats the backswing. If the ball goes long, shorten the backswing — never brake the club.
On video, the chipping backswing is longer than the follow-through and the clubhead visibly slows down before reaching the ball.
Frequently asked questions
What is the "Short back, long through" drill for?
Install acceleration in the chip
How do you do the "Short back, long through" drill?
Set two mental lengths: backswing to the shin and follow-through to the knee. Hit chips where the follow-through always beats the backswing. If the ball goes long, shorten the backswing — never brake the club.
How long does the "Short back, long through" drill take?
About 10 minutes per session, 20 reps.
Sources
Dave Pelz — Dave Pelz's Short Game Bible
Stan Utley (con Matthew Rudy) — The Art of the Short Game