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Always past the hole

10 min 20 reps Difficulty ●●○○○
Goal: Eradicate deceleration and putts left short

How to do it

A series of 2-4 m putts with one rule: every ball that doesn't drop must finish 30-50 cm past the hole. Shorten the backswing and accelerate smoothly. Ten putts in a row obeying the rule to end the session.

What fault it fixes

Deceleration in the putting stroke
On video, the putting backswing is long and the putter head slows down into the ball; the follow-through is shorter than the backswing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the "Always past the hole" drill for?

Eradicate deceleration and putts left short

How do you do the "Always past the hole" drill?

A series of 2-4 m putts with one rule: every ball that doesn't drop must finish 30-50 cm past the hole. Shorten the backswing and accelerate smoothly. Ten putts in a row obeying the rule to end the session.

How long does the "Always past the hole" drill take?

About 10 minutes per session, 20 reps.

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