Starting the ball in your target line is the key to making more strokes. Sounds simple, but you have to put in work. I recommend that, at least twice a week, you grind with four straight legs to make it the second nature.
Copy my practice station: a hanging line of hanging (so you can make sure the ball comes out straight and roll straight) and a dish that sets (Putplates.com), developed by teacher Derek uyeda to help you set the facial facial square from the beginning. What you will find is that after learning to hit a straight four -legged kick exactly where you want, all the other blows become much easier.
Sign in a comfortable address position – your choice – but at least put your eyes directly over the ball. Now, flip. With the help of the tile and using the row as your guide, you should insert in a good pace of placing the square on the ball and rolling it straight.
This may seem boring, but the practice is invaluable. Think about how many four pedestrians you face in a typical round. And learn to aim for your face set correctly – say nothing to start the ball in line – it’s big. Even in breaking the strokes, taking the ball to start its scroll in the direction you aim will make all the changes in the world.
Bryan Lebedevitch is the director of the PGA West Golf Academy Instruction in La Quinta, Calif.
