Why You Chunk AND Blade Chip Shots (It's the Same Mistake)

Most golfers think chunking and blading are two different problems. They're not. Both mistakes share the exact same root cause — and once you understand it, fixing your chipping gets a lot simpler. In this video, Impact Golf Lab coach Zachary Sardina breaks down why the low point ends up behind the ball, shows you a detailed Skillest analysis comparing bad and good chip shots, and gives you three drills you can take to the range today. ───────────────────────────────── 📍 CHAPTERS 0:00 – Why chunking and blading are the same mistake 0:35 – Understanding the swing arc and low point 1:13 – How the low point gets behind the ball 2:04 – Sportsbox/Skillest analysis: chunk vs. blade 4:30 – Setup fixes to move the low point forward 6:32 – Analysis of a solid chip shot 9:45 – Drill 1: Lead hand low 11:24 – Drill 2: Operation drill (alignment stick) 12:47 – Drill 3: Steepness drill (stick on the ground) 14:55 – Recap and key takeaways ───────────────────────────────── 🎯 Want personalized feedback? Get you FREE "SWING REALITY CHECK" here: https://skillest.com/@impactgolflab Based at Palm Valley Golf Club – Goodyear, Arizona