The so-called “pendulum stroke,” aka the “arc stroke,” has been the ideal of teachers and students for decades. In the basic pendulum-style stroke, the golfer's hands, arms and shoulders work as a single unit, pulling the putter back and swinging it through in one harmonious motion.
What is a pendulum putting stroke?
A pendulum putting stroke is a motion where the putter swings backwards and forwards in rhythm exactly as an old fashioned clock pendulum would swing.
What drives the putting stroke?
The putting stroke is dominated by the shoulders. A rocking of the shoulders moves the arms and hands together in one unit. The wrists stay solid. Your lower half (hips, legs and feet) should stay completely still throughout the putting stroke.
Should arms be straight when putting?
If you have had problems controlling your distance or difficulty keeping the face square, try making sure your arms are straight (but not rigid) when you set up and keep them that way throughout the stroke. When putting, avoid a forward press at set up. It opens your shoulders to the line and delofts your putter.
What is the best putting technique?
Dave Stockton's all time top ten putting tips
- Consider groove technology. ...
- Develop a forward press. ...
- The left hand/right hand roles. ...
- Reading the putt. ...
- The 'one-inch' marker. ...
- Beware of practice swings. ...
- Ignore the line on the golf ball. ...
- Nurture a natural movement.
How do you initiate the putting stroke?
The goal is to strike the middle of the ball with the middle of the putterface while returning the shaft to its original 90-degree start position and the face square to your start line.
How fast should a putting stroke be?
Most putters find that between 80 and 95 beats per minute is perfect. Experiment a little to find one that works for you. Once you have it, DON'T CHANGE IT. Practice at that tempo all the time.
What is the proper putting stance?
Putting Stance – Video Summary
The width of your stance should be roughly hip-width with the feet pointing forward (not splayed out). The golf ball should be positioned slightly ahead of the centre of your stance – similar to the position you'd address it with a 6-iron.
What is a pendulum in science?
A pendulum is a body suspended from a fixed point so that it can swing back and forth under the influence of gravity. The time interval of a pendulum's complete back-and-forth movement is constant.
Should your elbows touch your body when putting?
Interlace your fingers, clasping your hands in front of you. Then, get into your putting posture, and place your hands over your belly button, your elbows bent outward at 45 degrees. Keeping your lower body quiet, engage your core muscles and use them to rock your arms and shoulders back and forth.
Should shoulders be level when putting?
In your putting setup you don't want to do that. You should keep your shoulders as level as possible. The easiest way to do this is to place your hands on your putter so they are directly opposite each other.
Why do I push my putts to the right?
1. Ball position in your setup is critical to the path your ball starts on. Your putter face is square in the center of your stance or under your sternum. If the ball position is too far toward your right foot (RH golfers), you could be pushing putts to the right.
Should you bend your knees when putting?
You should have a slight knee flex in your putting stance. If your knees are locked, you're straining your back too much.
Is there a dominant hand in putting?
If you putt right-handed, your right hand will be more dominant. It will also be the one that can cause you the most problems in your stroke. Problems arise when you start to use it to guide or power your putting stroke. It should help and support your left – it should never control it.
