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Rob Marshall:
--- Quote from: Chris Hughes on March 30, 2025, 08:37:40 PM ---Rob,
Daryl has highlighted the basics of the drill above -- a 20-footer from opposite sides of the hole.
That said, a few additional insights...
The Goal:
-- hit 10 putts in a row that don't violate the rules.
-- said putts are rolled 3 one direction, 3 the other direction, 3 the original direction, and 1 final putt back.
-- any time a putt violates one of the rules, your counter is set back to -0-.
The Rules:
-- counters are either made putts, or putts that stop in the Safety Zone.
-- the Safety Zone is defined by a 34" semi-circle (approx. a putter length) that starts @ back edge of the cup.
-- hence, putts that don't get past back edge of cup, or are more than 34" away from hole in any direction, don't count.
Thoughts:
-- in the beginning it's OK (if not a good idea) to start with a flat putt that has minimal to no break.
-- an important part this drill is building pressure, the first few times you make it to putt #8-9-10 you will feel some!
What Happens:
-- you will quickly lose your focus on the hole, which is good.
-- as feel develops and you become adept at the drill, putts will start going in a rate that will amaze you!
Later:
-- pick a 12-15 footer with some break, be sure it's the same amount of break both directions.
-- add a rule <--> any putt that crosses the straight-line, in front of the hole, is a violation (even if it ends in Safety Zone).
Have fun!
--- End quote ---
Thanks Chris. Looks like a fun one and I love drills you have to complete or start over.
Chris Hughes:
You got it...
Here's a different wrinkle on the same concept -- for those who like to throw darts, this might resonate.
In this exercise the dartboard has 3 sections...(a) the board itself, (b) the inner red/green circle, (c) the red/green bullseyes.
Ask yourself, if you throw 100 darts consecutively:
(a) How many times can you simply hit the board?
(b) How many darts can you throw that end up in/inside the inner red/green circle?
(c) How many bullseyes can you hit?
Once you've answered the questions, go throw 100 darts solely based on condition (b) while someone else keeps track of where they all end up...
Rob Marshall:
--- Quote from: Chris Hughes on March 30, 2025, 08:37:40 PM ---Rob,
Daryl has highlighted the basics of the drill above -- a 20-footer from opposite sides of the hole.
That said, a few additional insights...
The Goal:
-- hit 10 putts in a row that don't violate the rules.
-- said putts are rolled 3 one direction, 3 the other direction, 3 the original direction, and 1 final putt back.
-- any time a putt violates one of the rules, your counter is set back to -0-.
The Rules:
-- counters are either made putts, or putts that stop in the Safety Zone.
-- the Safety Zone is defined by a 34" semi-circle (approx. a putter length) that starts @ back edge of the cup.
-- hence, putts that don't get past back edge of cup, or are more than 34" away from hole in any direction, don't count.
Thoughts:
-- in the beginning it's OK (if not a good idea) to start with a flat putt that has minimal to no break.
-- an important part this drill is building pressure, the first few times you make it to putt #8-9-10 you will feel some!
What Happens:
-- you will quickly lose your focus on the hole, which is good.
-- as feel develops and you become adept at the drill, putts will start going in a rate that will amaze you!
Later:
-- pick a 12-15 footer with some break, be sure it's the same amount of break both directions.
-- add a rule <--> any putt that crosses the straight-line, in front of the hole, is a violation (even if it ends in Safety Zone).
Have fun!
--- End quote ---
Did this drill today on a pretty fast green with pretty significant slope. Also the downhill side was down wind. Downhill was a challenge!
Chris Hughes:
--- Quote from: Rob Marshall on April 05, 2025, 09:46:10 PM ---
--- Quote from: Chris Hughes on March 30, 2025, 08:37:40 PM ---Rob,
Daryl has highlighted the basics of the drill above -- a 20-footer from opposite sides of the hole.
That said, a few additional insights...
The Goal:
-- hit 10 putts in a row that don't violate the rules.
-- said putts are rolled 3 one direction, 3 the other direction, 3 the original direction, and 1 final putt back.
-- any time a putt violates one of the rules, your counter is set back to -0-.
The Rules:
-- counters are either made putts, or putts that stop in the Safety Zone.
-- the Safety Zone is defined by a 34" semi-circle (approx. a putter length) that starts @ back edge of the cup.
-- hence, putts that don't get past back edge of cup, or are more than 34" away from hole in any direction, don't count.
Thoughts:
-- in the beginning it's OK (if not a good idea) to start with a flat putt that has minimal to no break.
-- an important part this drill is building pressure, the first few times you make it to putt #8-9-10 you will feel some!
What Happens:
-- you will quickly lose your focus on the hole, which is good.
-- as feel develops and you become adept at the drill, putts will start going in a rate that will amaze you!
Later:
-- pick a 12-15 footer with some break, be sure it's the same amount of break both directions.
-- add a rule <--> any putt that crosses the straight-line, in front of the hole, is a violation (even if it ends in Safety Zone).
Have fun!
--- End quote ---
Did this drill today on a pretty fast green with pretty significant slope. Also the downhill side was down wind. Downhill was a challenge!
--- End quote ---
Well done! 👊
Jim O’Kane:
Born in 1966, and admittedly don't pay attention to teachers and technology much, but in my day there were 2 guys for putting, which was a teaching niche. They were Dave Stockton and Dave Pelz.
Stockton had the feel and Pelz had the science.
In my competitive days, I read their articles/thoughts often.
Obviously didn't help much.
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