PUTTING - MINIMIZING LOWER BODY MOTION
 

An important part of making a reliable, repeatable putting motion is keeping the lower body as still as possible during the stroke. Most people have a hard time minimizing their lower body motion and sometimes can't recognize whether their lower body is moving or not. So here is a simple little exersize to help you determine how much your lower body moves.

Find yourself a wall, or other flat, immovable surface. With your backside facing the wall, take your normal putting stance so you are just close enough to the wall that your lower body makes gentle contact. You want just enough contact you can feel the wall, but you shouldn't feel like your leaning or pushing any weight against the wall.

Now make your normal putting stroke. If you can feel your backside pivot against the wall as you swing the putter than your lower body is moving. This lower body movement can significantly effect your putting consistency. Continue working on this exersize while trying to reduce your lower body motion. Sometimes, if you close your eyes for a few strokes it will help you become more aware of what your body is doing.

If you have difficulty getting motion out of your lower body during the stroke you might want to experiment a bit with your stance, knee flex, posture or weight distribution to see if that helps make your lower body more stable during the stroke.

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