Coming through with the downswing, a similar move is made, by turning the hips to the left, but when pitching, far less lower body action is necessary. How much lower body action is necessary is dictated by the length of the shot. Chipping Chipping and putting are the scoring strokes in golf. Nowhere on the golf course can amateurs more quickly shave strokes off their game than within 10 yards of the green. Yet most amateurs spend what little time they take on the practice tee beating balls.
Chips are nothing but putts with lofted clubs.
The stroke is almost identical. In fact, for the purpose of providing a quick lesson here, I'm going to suggest using your putting stroke whenever chipping. When chipping, use your imagination. Great players will use almost any club in their bag to chip with. Don't believe for a minute you have to use a wedge to chip.