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Sobe Tips: The Chush

A New Shot to Add to the Arsenal

sobe When Steven Sobe gets this excited over a new shot, you know it's got to be good.

In fact, he believes the shot is so deadly when mastered, that he was reluctant to even share it with his peers. After thinking it through however, his excitement and love for Golden Tee prevailed. For the first time ever Sobe is planning on unveiling and teaching the "Chush."

Without a doubt you've done or at least heard of a thumb shot, a pull back thumb shot, a C-3 or A-1, a spinny, and last but certainly not least, the hammer. While these shot types are mainstays in the world of GT, Sobe believes this innovative shot will have an impact on the way players play the game in the future.

It's "push" with a "ch" in front, and it rhymes with "swoosh." Say it with me... Chush. Think of it as a push shot that also happens to be a longer chip. And so the name was born. The Chush.

"You have to view it as learning a new type of shot altogether, and it’s going to require practice, said Sobe. "If you stick with it, you will improve and start to realize how valuable it can be under the right circumstances."

What it is

The Chush is a chip shot without a backswing or any movement backwards on the trackball. By not pulling back on the trackball a straighter shot is much easier to hit. While the hand motion and movement on the trackball is extremely delicate, the shot itself has some force behind it because of the clubs being used. Think of the average 6 or 7-iron chip shot that many players have used and perfected, and begin to extend the range in which it is used. The concept is the same - the technique however is much different.

Sobe Says: "Recognizing situations where it can be effective is the key element. I’m making more hole-outs within 110 yards than I ever have in my 12 years of playing Golden Tee. I’m sold."

How to do it

Here are two techniques that Sobe believes could be most effective:

starting 1. Palm - start with your palm literally on top of the trackball. Slide your hand ever so slightly forward, never lifting your hand off the ball. This is where the "push" aspect of the shot is critical.

2. Thumbs – the trick here is to only use half of the trackball. Instead of placing your thumbs at the base of the trackball as you normally would, place them more towards the center of the ball. Roll the trackball gently forward.

Sobe Says: "Like I mentioned earlier, this shot is almost guaranteed to fly in a straight line, but you are still responsible for the actual direction. Since the movement is so small, the ball tends to come off straighter than any normal shot. This is where practice and repetition are critical to become more consistent."

When to do it

ending Ideally, this shot is most effective when facing a flat green and minimal wind. Your goal should be to hit the chush straight with a ball trajectory that will be unaffected by the wind. Once you become more familiar with this shot, then you can start figuring out when it can be utilized when wind and breaks are involved.

Sobe Says: "Straight chip + No Wind + Flat Green = Hole out."

What Clubs to Use

Distance and wind are the key factors in determining club choice. Lower trajectory clubs are the best choice because they are less affected by cross winds, and applying roll can stretch a clubs distance. Backspin can slow the ball down if you feel the ball has a chance to come off "hot."

Here is a quick breakdown of what clubs to use when getting started:

Driver: 90 to 110 Yards

3-Wood: 75 to 110 Yards

5-Wood: 50 to 75 Yards

1,2,3,4,5 Irons: 20 to 50 Yards

Why do it?

Anytime you can minimize the chances for mistakes and eliminate variables in a shot, the probability of making it will definitely increase. By barely moving the trackball the accuracy of the shot goes up dramatically.

Sobe Says: "You won't make the shot every time but with practice, the amount of shots you make from these distances will surprise you. From 80 yards out, I made 75 out of 100 of these shots with a 3-wood. I also watched "Duffer" Dan make about 40 of these in a row! The point is you don't have to be a pro to do this. This can work for anyone as long as you can recognize when it can work.”

Final Thoughts

*DON'T overuse this shot! When the elements are in your favor, then you should certainly consider giving it a try. Impressing buddies in the midst of a record setting round would not be the proper time to test it out. Work it in slow and the comfort level will eventually be there.

*Play smart. It’s not a shot you are going to have pinpoint distance control. Don't let yourself make poor decisions when there are hazards in front or behind the green.

Sobe Says: "If done correctly, especially with a few hundred practice attempts, this is a shot that many players will be able to add to their arsenal. Over time you'll be able to get more and more comfortable with it, and perhaps perfect it with more challenging winds and breaks. Start slowly however and give yourself setups with a high probability to succeed."

Learning the "chush" certainly won't happen overnight, but overtime and with practice the shot should become simple for even the average player. It could soon be a very valuable tool for anyone looking to pick up an extra shot here or there. In the very competitive world of Golden Tee a shot here or there can make all the difference.

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