Chipping- Not with a wedge.......HARD!

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Use putting grip and putting type stroke?

A putting grip is one option or your normal grip but with the shaft running along the palm of the left hand as opposed to under the heal pad. This zeros out the #3 power accumulator angle and helps you to manage the distance better. You still need some down and out though so play it back in the stance as compared to a putt. Read 12-5-0 and 12-5-1. for the whole deal. No hacking at the ball.