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Stick under the watch

10 min 20 reps Difficulty ●●○○○
Goal: Lock out the lead-wrist breakdown in the putt

How to do it

Slide a short stick or a long pencil under your watch strap, flat against the back of the lead wrist. Hit 2-3 m putts: if the wrist breaks down, the stick lifts off the forearm and you feel it instantly.

What fault it fixes

Wrist breakdown in the putting stroke
On video, the lead wrist breaks down after impact and the arms-shoulders triangle changes shape during the stroke.

Frequently asked questions

What is the "Stick under the watch" drill for?

Lock out the lead-wrist breakdown in the putt

How do you do the "Stick under the watch" drill?

Slide a short stick or a long pencil under your watch strap, flat against the back of the lead wrist. Hit 2-3 m putts: if the wrist breaks down, the stick lifts off the forearm and you feel it instantly.

How long does the "Stick under the watch" drill take?

About 10 minutes per session, 20 reps.

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