[EdZ]

I supposed to an extent that this could be an issue with short shots, however I'd guess it is more likely an issue of lack of keeping the 'heavy' feel, the lag pressure on those shots.

All motions should be smooooooth motions. If your chip shot distances are solid, but without distance control, I suspect you aren't using a smooth, steady thrust. Despite the name 'hitting' there is no 'hit', but a steady thrust

Just yesterday I was playing with a high handicap player who, while escaping from trouble hit a very 'solid' shot with great hands leading impact. His response, "too much juice".

True, it was too much, but only because he was used to hitting shots that were less than 'solid' and proper impact was something he needed to get used to. When you do, distance control is VERY much like tossing a ball underhanded.