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brickman
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 Posted - 05/04/2008 : 14:16:04
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I seem to have a handsy putting stroke that gets me in trouble under pressure or on a long putt. It almost feels like I jab at the ball, rather than stroke it. I putt left hand low because I have had a tendency to breakdown. That seems to help, but I still feel when under pressure, I get this jabby stroke which is being guided with the hands rather than a smooth rhythmic stroke. Very frustrating. Chuck, I know you're going to tell me side saddle, but I really don't want to go that route. I'd rather go more conventional. I just need some help on how to groove a smooth stroke. I'm throwing away too many strokes on the greens. Thanks.
Mike
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TGGS
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 05/05/2008 : 08:22:40
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"Handsy" putting is typically from breaking down the wrists at impact - when you are stroking a putt.
You need to focus on keeping wrists firm (but not tight) through the stroke - some drills you can work on:
1. Create as much angle with your trail hand wrist as possible. The more angle the better - try and maintain that angle through the entire putt.
2. One hand putt with the trail hand - making sure the angle of the wrist is maintained.
3. Work on rocking with your shoulders - not flipping with the wrists.
4. Make sure the entire trail hand is on the putter - this hand needs to "control" the putter - let the other "go along for the ride"....
For many that flip their wrists at impact, the lead hand is dominant -thus causing the wrists to flip/breakdown. Work on keeping the angles of the wrists constant through your putting - working toward having your trail hand dominant in the putting stroke.
Tim Graves, PGA
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rustyredcab
USA
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Posted - 05/05/2008 : 09:10:18
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| When I get too much wrist, I find #3 helps me get back on (or at least nearer) the track. I find that I am not rocking and instead am "hitting" the ball. This is the same thing that happens to me on short chips. If I rock well, my wrist seems to stay nice. |
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niceshot
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Posted - 05/06/2008 : 11:36:42
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brickman;
To accomplish #3 and take the hands out of the stroke, put a clubshaft under your upper arms and hold it against your chest; set up correctly over the ball with eyes over target line and shaft under arms parallel to initial starting line of putt; rock shoulders back and forth through stroke without shaft twisting off line (keep it rocking parallel to line of stroke); this will keep arms consistent through stroke and "let the hit happen", don't release with right hand, follow through with stroke. Use short putts for this drill, six to eight feet.
Happy hunting, Rod
This also works with learning the chipping stroke. Set up as Tim recommends and put shaft under arms as in putting drill. (This has added benefit of showing if your shoulders are parallel or open.) Rock shoulders back and forth with weight primarily on front foot and keep it there. You can hinge your wrists a little to change your shot pattern. |
Edited by - niceshot on 05/06/2008 12:46:35 |
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brickman
USA
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Posted - 05/07/2008 : 05:56:05
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Thanks for the tip. I'll work on it tonight again. I putted better last night!
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