When Putting Under Pressure Try This to Stay Still

For shorter, high-pressure putts, stillness is key. Kellie Stenzel shows how to be "painfully" still to ensure solid contact. If you tend to move your lower body or get nervous, try turning your toes in.

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What: Your goal is to eliminate lower body and head movement on short putts to improve consistency and confidence, especially under pressure.

Why: Any movement of the lower body or head during the stroke makes it extremely difficult to return the putter face squarely to the ball. Turning the toes in acts as a physical restriction.

How: The Toe-In Drill (Arnold Palmer Stance)

Build Your Setup: Take your normal putting stance and routine.
Turn Toes In: Just before you take the putter back, turn both of your toes slightly inward.
Restrict Motion: This small adjustment will restrict your lower body and keep your feet, legs, and hips very still through the stroke.
Promote Stillness: The restriction in your lower body will also help keep your head still, allowing your shoulders to move the putter like a pendulum for a clean strike.

This technique makes a huge difference in staying stable when you need to make a crucial pressure putt.

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