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How to Stop Missing Short Putts

The Art of Simple Golf
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Stand tall, chest up

Raise your chest at address

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  1. 1Stand taller at address, raising your chest to allow arm movement.
  2. 2Use your chest as the engine for the stroke, rotating it instead of rocking shoulders.
  3. 3Grip the putter a little bit firmer to prevent it from lulling around.
  4. 4For the "pop stroke" drill, take your normal setup, then move your lead foot forward.
  5. 5Make a stroke, trying to stop the putter immediately after impact with your lead foot.
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This video teaches how to prevent putting deceleration through a taller setup, chest rotation, firmer grip, and a unique "pop stroke" drill.

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