| Getting your putting posture right is essential for not | | | | You then need to tilt your body forward from the |
| only your comfort, but it will enable you to have a | | | | waist at roughly a 45% angle, or at least in a |
| free swinging putting stroke that is efficient and | | | | comfortable position that enables you to put your |
| consistent. Follow the 5 simple steps below to ensure | | | | eye line directly over the ball. |
| that you are producing the right putting posture in | | | | Weight on Balls of Feet: |
| your golf putting setup! | | | | Once you have assumed the correct position, you |
| Placing your Feet: | | | | should feel your weight on the balls of your feet, and |
| First you need to build a solid foundation, so your | | | | slightly favoring the left side of your body. This again |
| feet need to be placed about shoulder width apart, | | | | is all to do with balance and feel. |
| this will help to keep you balanced and ensure that | | | | Align Body Correctly: |
| the lower part of your body is completely still during | | | | Now you need to make sure that your body is |
| your putting stroke, which is crucial to consistent | | | | square to and your eyes are directly over the target |
| putting. | | | | line. The key areas to check are your shoulders, hips |
| Flex your Knees: | | | | and feet, they should all run parallel to the target line. |
| Once your feet are positioned correctly, you need to | | | | If you have successfully identified the correct ball |
| slightly flex your knees, this will also help with your | | | | position and have the putter positioned correctly, |
| balance. If they are too rigid and upright then you will | | | | then your body should already be in this position. |
| end up toppling over after the next stage and too | | | | If not, then make the necessary adjustments to |
| flexed will end up being uncomfortable and will put | | | | ensure that you are square to and your eye line is |
| strain on your lower back. | | | | directly over the target line. |
| Tilt your body from the waist: | | | | |