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by ralphseo

Why Is Putting a Golf Ball As Challenging As It Would Seem

In theory putting a golf ball shouldn't be very hard. As opposed to other golf shots, you're not trying to get the ball in the air, which makes it a two-dimensional issue. Power, and therefore striking the ball for distance, is not a issue, setting every golfer with an even footing. Weight distribution should not factor in, leading to fewer moving components while in the golf swing than in other shots. However when it comes to amateurs, all of us have noticed some pretty disastrous displays for such a crucial part of golf.

Then why is putting a ball so hard? Because it would seem so simple, everybody thinks they should be able to do it reasonably well. Hence they do not take the time to understand the concepts of good putting, and devoid of that information don't practice enough or know how to practice. Knowing that you'll find steps you can take to make yourself a better putter is a great start. Then remember to assign sufficient practice time to work on your craft. To make my point, the next time you're at the place you practice, see how everyone seems to be on the driving range as compared to those on the practice green.

Here are a few differences with putting along with your standard golf swing that you must recognize.

1. Golf ball position. It moves in the golf swing, but shouldn't change whatever the putt. Using the best putting stroke you are attempting to roll the golf ball through a certain line, and putting it too far back the inclination is going to be to "skip" the golf ball. By putting it too much forward you'll likely "pop" the golf ball. Preferably your ball should be located under the front eye while in your stance.
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2. Golf club grip. In general with your golf clubs besides the putter the grip will be more with the fingers. The putter grip is going to be positioned more across the palm of the hands. (Here of course we're talking about the traditional putting action used in the normal putt). The big difference would be to take a lot of the wrist action from the putting stroke.

3. Body movement. During the golf stroke you want little or no movement as is achievable, but of course with the compulsory weight shift there will be some movement. During the putting stroke you wouldn't want any movement, which is quite difficult to always be totally motionless. Putt in front of a full length mirror and watch yourself. You'll typically probably be in motion more than you may think.

4. Golf psychology. The mental aspect of the game takes on an increased importance when putting. There are in all probability a few reasons for this, perhaps because it is the last shot on a hole, and therefore no chance to recoup. Or maybe since we are lacking confidence over the putt because we haven't practiced it sufficiently.
by ralphseo | 2013-09-02 16:27