First note the alignment of the putter blade as you put it on
behind the ball.
If you have the shaft of your putter positioned back from vertical, the blade
it will be relaxed too.
This creates more roll on the ball.
However, there is a danger of hitting the ball when putting this
way.
This gives rise to the inconsistency of the distance.
So unless you really like to put it that way, this isn’t quite as
good idea.
Worse still is having the axis ahead of the vertical.
Obviously, this creates a slight downward stroke on the ball and pushes it forward.
the ground a little.
This causes the ball to bounce erratically and roll poorly.
Therefore, the answer for most of us is a vertical blade when
putting up.
This allows for a consistent and solid hit of the ball, resulting in
a real roll.
Now how about the settings when putting?
It doesn’t really matter how you stand.
Whether with your side to the hole
or using a more open stance, or even facing
the hole.
The open posture suits me better than any other.
I think it’s more natural.
It is the stance used in bowling, cricket or
even sending a ball towards a target using an underarm throw.
The degree of open posture will be an individual thing and will depend on
you to find what is best for you.
However, there are two things you should incorporate into your
stop.
You must have a good balance.
You must feel totally comfortable.
You must place your head on the ball.
By this I mean, on the line from the ball to the hole.
This line can be extrapolated behind the ball.
so lets have your eye on the right one
line to the hole, goal behind the ball.
You might like this because it’s a bit like looking along the
you look into a rifle.
You can see the line better if you’re aligned
with the eyes a little behind the ball.
Wherever you lay your head, it’s essential that it stay
totally immobile during laying.
All that remains is to determine where to put your weight when
could.
If you are right handed, I suggest you put more weight on your
left foot and try to put your weight on the heel.
With putting there are no hits or misses.
So here are some ideas.
Take them and use them to find out what
works best for you.
