Static Alignment v Dynamic Alignment For Putting

Static alignment in putting is used by a majority of players on all professional tours. Placing a putter on the line first, then building a stance is a key characteristic of static alignment. While a player can certainly putt well using this technique, there are areas of vulnerability that can adversely affect both direction and distance control.

Unless a player is using a putter that doesn’t create torque during the stroke, grip pressure is usually increased in order to make the putter travel on a more slight arc. As grip pressure is increased, a player’s feel for distance control can be diminished.

Alignment at impact can also be influenced by independent motion in wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and even knee joints. On longer putts, when significant force need to be applied, hip motion can cause a putter to become misaligned at impact. Even slight independent motion in any of the joints can cause a putt to miss an intended start line.

Dynamic pre-shot alignment can be used to minimize independent motion in major joints for a more stable stroke path, while using the lightest grip pressure for the best distance and pace control.

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