Short Game Formula
Simplify Your Technique.
Master Every Shot.
A complete 6-module program built for golfers of all skill levels to sharpen your short game, dial in trajectory control, and confidently execute shots around the green.
If you ask great players or professional golfers how to lower your scores, they’ll all tell you the same thing: work on your short game.
A reliable short game saves strokes, builds confidence, and turns frustrating rounds into satisfying ones. But knowing exactly how and where to begin can be tricky.
That’s why we’ve created the Short Game Formula.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your wedge control, manage tricky lies, or dial in precise distances, this course covers everything you need.
We’ve divided the program into six targeted modules:
- Module 1 establishes your baseline, simplifying setup and building consistent contact patterns.
- Module 2 teaches adjustments for different lies, slopes, and proper club selection.
- Module 3 gives you clear strategies for real-world short-game situations.
- Module 4 helps you master mid-distance wedge shots (20–80 yards) with repeatable techniques.
- Module 5 provides drills and games that enhance skill, feel, and touch around the greens.
- Module 6 ensures your equipment is optimized, improving performance and confidence.
Module 1 Trajectory Control Basics
The foundation of a great short game starts with one reliable, repeatable shot.
Module 1 shows you how to build that go-to shot by mastering setup, wrist position, and contact.
These are the building blocks that unlock consistent height, rollout, and confidence around the green.
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Build reliable contact with a neutral setup and stable lead wrist extension.
This shot is your short game foundation. It requires a simple setup, repeatable motion, and a wrist pattern that keeps the face square throughout.
No over-manipulating. No guesswork. The body, arms, and club move together with minimal wrist change. The goal is consistency, not creativity.
Video Breakdown:
- Setup: ball centered, narrow stance, feet flared slightly, weight 55/45 favoring the lead side.
- Demonstrated 7–11° of lead wrist extension throughout the motion with HackMotion.
- Emphasized avoiding flexion to prevent closing the face and reducing loft.
- Reinforced that good contact begins at setup, especially with ball position, shaft lean, and wrist angles.
Lower the trajectory by adjusting the setup and keeping the wrists quiet.
To hit a low-running chip, you’ll need to take loft off the club without changing equipment. That starts with ball back, more shaft lean, and a wrist pattern that avoids extension.
The focus here is on minimizing loft through both setup and swing motion. By standing closer and pointing the thumbs downward, you stabilize the face and create a lower launch with more rollout.
Video Breakdown:
- Ball moved back in stance with increased shaft lean and a closer setup to steepen the swing slightly.
- “Thumbs down” cue helped reduce wrist movement and keep the face delofted.
- Used HackMotion data to show how removing extension limits height and simplifies contact.
Add loft and height with a softer setup and exaggerated wrist extension.
This shot demands finesse and touch, ball forward, stance wider, handle lowered, and wrists opening the face both at address and through the swing.
Wrist extension becomes more active. Ensure you master the fundamentals of this shot before adding pressure and increasing the difficulty.
Video Breakdown:
- Setup: ball forward, open clubface before gripping, minimal to zero shaft lean.
- Tee drill helped visualize extension (pointing up to the sky on backswing and follow-through).
- Higher shot equals more wrist action and less margin for error.
Module 2 Lie, Slope, and Club Selection Adjustments
The best short game players don’t guess; they adjust.
Module 2 teaches you how to adjust your setup, shot height, and club choice according to the lie and slope.
You’ll learn to handle the toughest situations without changing your entire swing.
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Learn to Handle the Lies Most Golfers Fear
Tight, sandy lies and thick, fluffy rough are some of the most intimidating spots around the green. This video shows how to adjust your setup and wrist mechanics to turn these tough breaks into playable shots using your existing short game system.
For the tight, sandy lie, you’ll use a low shot setup: ball back, shaft raised slightly, and wrists in ulnar deviation to help manage low point and avoid the heel digging.
For the fluffy lie, it’s the opposite. You’ll need more loft, more wrist extension, and a firm, committed swing to keep the club moving through the grass.
Video Breakdown:
- Explained how poor lies demand precision with club delivery and low point control.
- Emphasized ulnar deviation to stabilize the wrists and prevent unwanted wrist changes during impact.
- Reinforced the need to practice these lies, not just understand them, because the golf course rarely gives you a perfect lie.
With the right setup, you can control contact and launch.
Most golfers struggle with downhill lies because the slope shifts the ground closer to the club’s path, causing early contact and mishits.
This video offers two solutions: a simple setup tweak for more consistent contact, and a more advanced adjustment for those needing higher, softer shots.
A key swing feel involves hinging the wrists (radial deviation) upward during the backswing. This will help to steepen the angle of attack while preserving loft.
Video Breakdown:
- Explained how a downslope naturally reduces launch angle by lowering effective loft.
- Shared a basic fix: move the ball back in your stance to match your swing’s low point, accepting a lower-launching, running shot.
- Encouraged using your most lofted wedge to help offset the reduced trajectory.
- Introduced an advanced setup: wider stance, spine tilted perpendicular to slope, and weight forward for balance.
Learn how to approach uphill lies with confidence and consistent contact.
Unlike downhill lies, uphill lies often give golfers a bit of leeway. The slope helps prevent early ground contact, so these shots are more forgiving and easier to hit.
Understanding how the slope affects launch, spin, and low point is critical to avoiding common mistakes.
Video Breakdown:
- Demonstrated how slopes affect ball launch, making shots fly higher than normal.
- Suggested using a lower lofted club or adjusting swing power to manage extra height.
- Showed how to push the hips forward to create proper spine tilt while keeping weight on the lead side.
- Covered ideal ball position (center or slightly forward) to avoid digging.
Learn how ball-above-feet lies change your short game and what adjustments to make to avoid pulled shots and misreads.
Slopes don’t just change the way your feet are angled. They change where your clubface points.
When the ball sits above your feet, the effective loft and direction shift significantly, often left (for right-handed players), even if the face looks square.
Video Breakdown:
- Used a magnetic rod to clearly show how slope changes where the loft points, even when the face looks square.
- Gave three adjustment options: open the face, stand closer, or aim the shot further right.
- Demonstrated how visual cues can be misleading and how to train your eye with practice.
- Introduced a feel-based drill using lead wrist extension to help “hold the face open” through impact.
Use a precise setup and disciplined swing mechanics to master shots with the ball below your feet.
The ball below your feet lies creates one of the most common short game mistakes: topping or thinning the ball due to poor contact. The ball is farther away, and golfers often raise the swing arc, trying to help it into the air.
This video teaches how to stand closer, aim correctly, and maintain the correct wrist conditions to improve contact and launch. A key concept introduced is ulnar deviation, which involves keeping the wrists angled downward (with the thumbs pointing down) to lower the swing arc and help the club reach the turf consistently.
Video Breakdown:
- Demonstrated how raising the shaft angle alters face direction, causing shots to leak right.
- Recommended standing closer and aiming slightly left to compensate for slope-induced face changes.
- Introduced ulnar deviation: keeping the wrists angled downward through the swing to extend the arc and promote clean contact.
- Showed real-time examples of both poor and corrected outcomes to reinforce learning.
Dial in the right club for every short game situation with a repeatable stock shot system.
Club selection isn’t guesswork; it’s a calculated decision based on trajectory, rollout, and lie.
By building a trusted stock shot and understanding how different lofts change ball behavior, you create a short game you can rely on under pressure.
This system starts with one club, which you use 90–95% of the time. From there, adjusting just one variable, the club.
Video Breakdown:
- Emphasized the importance of developing a stock short game shot with one trusted club.
- Compared expected outcomes between a 60°, 44° pitching wedge, and an 8-iron using the same swing.
- Demonstrated how changing too many variables at once (club, swing, setup) leads to inconsistency.
- Introduced a simple T-peg drill to help manage loft and face angle with a consistent lead wrist extension through impact.
Module 3 Real-World Scenarios: Shot Choices to Two Flags
Knowing how to hit a shot is one thing. Knowing when to use it is another.
Module 3 helps you make smarter decisions by walking through real-life short game situations, such as short-sided pins or wide-open greens, and showing which options work best and why.
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Master short-sided chips by choosing the safest shot for your skill level.
Short-sided situations give you little green to work with, so your biggest challenge is controlling energy and rollout.
The key is not trying to hit the “hero shot” because you’ll want to ensure you’re putting when you finish this shot. Sometimes it’s a lob wedge, other times it’s an 8-iron.
Video Breakdown:
- Explained how short-siding yourself leaves minimal room for error and increases risk.
- Demonstrated four shot options (lob wedge, putter, 8-iron, pitching wedge) from the same lie
- Compared the rollout and predictability between lofted chips and low-running shots.
Turn extra green into a scoring opportunity with your most predictable shot.
When you’re long-sided, you’ve got space, and that space gives you options.
The smartest play is often the most repeatable one: a mid-flight shot you can land on the green and let roll out. It’s not about hitting the fanciest shot; it’s about choosing the one you’re most confident in executing.
Predictability increases when you land on the putting surface instead of the rough. And with the right setup, tempo, and club selection, you can make this shot feel automatic.
Video Breakdown:
- Explained how lead wrist flexion during the swing can unintentionally de-loft the club, a key reason for inconsistent contact.
- Highlighted how different lies and slopes affect rollout and club choice (especially between pitching wedge and 8-iron).
- Reinforced the core principle: choose the shot you can reproduce, not just the one that looks right.
Module 4 Mid-Distance Wedge Shots (20–80 Yards)
Pitch shots don’t have to feel like guesswork.
Module 4 breaks down the mid-distance wedge game into a simple three-swing system.
You’ll learn how to control carry, manage rollout, and hit those awkward in-between yardages with confidence.
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Build a repeatable pitching swing with structure and connection.
Using a hip-to-hip swing with a single wedge gives you a consistent short-distance shot to rely on under pressure.
Keeping your arms and body connected helps eliminate overuse of wrists and arms, which can lead to inconsistent contact. Rotating your chest and hips, even on short shots, helps build a better rhythm and improve impact quality without requiring extra speed.
Video Breakdown:
- Explained how a hip-height backswing and follow-through create a reliable 20–30 yard shot.
- Demonstrated a towel-under-arms drill to reinforce arm-body connection and control.
- Showed how body rotation (not just arms) is essential even for small swings.
Add distance with structure by extending your backswing and hinging the wrists.
Using a lead arm–parallel backswing with a clean “L shape” adds 15–20 yards to your baseline pitching swing without sacrificing control.
Focusing on carry distance and developing a consistent tempo ensures more predictable results, even when shot length increases.
Video Breakdown:
- Explained how extending the backswing to a lead arm–parallel position with wrist hinge creates a 40–50 yard shot.
- Demonstrated continued use of the towel drill to keep arms connected as the swing grows.
- Reinforced the need to focus on carry distance and swing tempo for reliable performance at this range.
Control longer wedge shots with a full swing feel and reduced effort.
Using a full-length motion with only 60–80% effort allows you to hit 80–90-yard pitches without losing structure or over-swinging.
Making small setup changes, like widening your stance and standing slightly farther from the ball, adds balance and promotes clean contact.
Video Breakdown:
- Explained how using a full backswing with reduced effort creates distance without overhitting.
- Demonstrated wider stance and ball position adjustments to match the added swing size.
- Showed how consistent rhythm and matching swing length (not effort) lead to predictable carry distances in the 70–90 yard range.
Module 5 Drills and Games for Skill Building
Good mechanics need smart practice to stick.
Module 5 provides you with targeted drills and games designed to sharpen your feel, reinforce technique, and make your short game more dependable, even under pressure.
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Train a Straight Swing Path by Controlling the Club’s Plane.
One of the fastest ways to improve short game consistency is to stop the club from going too far inside on the backswing.
By using alignment sticks angled to match your club’s shaft, you can train a straighter, more repeatable motion that keeps the club on plane and avoids fat or thin contact.
This swing plane station sets clear boundaries for your takeaway and follow-through, making it easier to build a reliable short game motion that holds up under pressure.
Video Breakdown:
- Demonstrated how to build the alignment stick station to match your club’s plane.
- Showed how to keep the shaft above the sticks during the swing for better path control.
- Used HackMotion to track wrist angles and create measurable benchmarks.
- Encouraged starting with small swings to build consistency before progressing to full chip shots.
Build Wrist Stability and Body Connection with Lead Arm Only Chipping.
Lead-arm-only chipping is one of the most effective ways to train better wrist control, contact, and swing synchronization.
The trail hand gets in the way sometimes. When you take it out of the equation, you’re forced to stabilize the lead wrist, maintain structure, and engage your body pivot to move the club correctly.
Video Breakdown:
- Demonstrated how to perform the lead arm only drill and position the trail hand.
- Emphasized the importance of brushing the ground with a balanced tempo.
- Showed how to use HackMotion to track lead wrist data and create benchmarks
Stabilize Your Strike with Cross-Handed Chipping.
If inconsistent contact or overactive wrists are hindering your short game, cross-handed chipping provides a simple and effective solution. Even if you’re not sure if this will work, use it as a drill and see what benefits you notice.
This technique helps maintain a consistent swing radius, promotes better ground contact, and can instantly improve your feel and control around the green.
Video Breakdown:
- Introduced cross-handed chipping as a fix for wristy, inconsistent strokes.
- Explained setup: straight lead arm, trail wrist in slight extension.
- Demonstrated how to practice with smooth tempo and even swing lengths.
Train Better Wrist Mechanics with Trail Arm Only Chipping.
When you isolate the trail arm, you’re forced to manage the weight of the club, move it up the correct plane, and maintain structure throughout the motion.
This drill helps build awareness of common wrist faults, reinforces proper wrist angles, and improves rhythm, pivot, and ground contact.
Video Breakdown:
- Explained why isolating the trail arm helps train wrist control and swing path.
- Demonstrated proper setup: trail hand grip, lead hand on trail bicep for connection.
- Used HackMotion to show common errors like excessive ulnar deviation.
Build Better Touch and Feel with the Ladder Drill.
Distance control is one of the most crucial skills in the short game, and the ladder drill is a straightforward yet effective way to enhance it.
By chipping each ball slightly farther (or shorter) than the last, you build the sensitivity needed to control shot length with precision.
This drill trains you to adjust club speed subtly and consistently, helping you develop reliable touch with any club, from any lie.
Video Breakdown:
- Explained how the ladder drill improves feel and distance control.
- Introduced the reverse ladder: each chip finishes shorter than the previous.
- Emphasized the importance of touch and speed sensitivity for success.
Simulate On-Course Pressure with the Par 18 Game.
Par 18 is a short game practice routine that builds pressure, realism, and skill development.
By chipping and putting across nine different short game “holes,” each treated as a par 2, you can sharpen your ability to perform under realistic conditions, not just during drills.
This game introduces variability in lies, shot types, and distances, and becomes even more insightful when paired with HackMotion to measure wrist mechanics under pressure.
Video Breakdown:
- Introduced the Par 18 format: nine holes of chip and putt, par 2 each.
- Explained how to vary lies, shot types, and targets for realistic practice.
- Demonstrated two holes, including a routine and scoring mindset.
- Discussed how HackMotion can reveal differences between practice and performance.
Module 6 Short Game Equipment Talk
Your gear can help you or hold you back.
Module 6 explains what matters when it comes to wedges, bounce, loft, and golf balls.
You’ll learn how to make smarter equipment choices that support your technique and improve consistency.
Dial In Your Short Game with the Right Wedges and Golf Ball.
Your equipment plays a major role in short game consistency. Finding properly fit wedges and sticking to a consistent golf ball will make a difference.
Many golfers rely on stock set wedges, but a proper wedge fitting can fine-tune bounce, loft, and sole design to match your swing and course conditions.
Pairing that with a consistent golf ball gives you the feedback, spin control, and feel needed to develop touch and trust in your shots from inside 100 yards.
Video Breakdown:
- Explained why using specialty wedges (not set wedges) leads to better short game performance.
- Highlighted the importance of bounce and how it affects turf interaction.
- Discussed loft gapping and building a wedge matrix for distance control.
- Explained how using one consistent ball improves feel, spin control, and short game confidence
Now it’s time to take the next step…
You’ve just completed the full Short Game Framework and built a system you can trust from inside 100 yards.
But to take your touch, consistency, and control to the next level, you need more than feel — you need feedback.
HackMotion provides you with real-time feedback, measuring your wrist angles and guiding you through in-app drills designed to enhance contact, flight, and face control.
No more second-guessing. Just clear data, better habits, and a smarter way to sharpen your short game.
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