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“This drill is sort of like the pop stroke and what it is it's about giving you a commitment and a strong positive acceleration into the ball.”
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How to Stop Missing Short Putts
The Art of Simple Golf
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- 1Stand a little bit taller in your setup, raising your chest up.
- 2Practice rotating your chest as the engine of the putting stroke, not rocking shoulders.
- 3Grip the putter a little bit firmer to prevent it from lulling around.
- 4Perform the "pop stroke" drill by moving your lead foot ahead to stop the putter.
- 5Try to stop the putter abruptly with your lead foot to ensure positive acceleration.
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Editorial Notes
This video teaches a "pop stroke" drill and setup adjustments to prevent deceleration and instill confident acceleration in putting.
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