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Putting ladder (3-6-9)
12 min
9 reps
Difficulty ●○○○○
Goal: Kill the three-putts by controlling distance
How to do it
Three balls from 3, 6 and 9 paces. Goal: leave ALL of them within a club-length of the hole. Miss one, and you repeat the whole set.
What fault it fixes
Rushed tempo
Backswing-to-downswing ratio below about 2.6:1 and inconsistent from swing to swing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the "Putting ladder (3-6-9)" drill for?
Kill the three-putts by controlling distance
How do you do the "Putting ladder (3-6-9)" drill?
Three balls from 3, 6 and 9 paces. Goal: leave ALL of them within a club-length of the hole. Miss one, and you repeat the whole set.
How long does the "Putting ladder (3-6-9)" drill take?
About 12 minutes per session, 9 reps.
Sources
- John Novosel — Tour Tempo (ratio 3:1)
- Adam Young — The Practice Manual
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