 Question 10 Q: I have a question on putting. I am having difficulty making solid ball contact and consistently getting a good roll on the ball. When I try to concentrate on making solid contact, I am usually long. Help! A: One of the major misconceptions about putting is that you should strike the ball on the up-swing. This can lead to un-solid contact and a loss of correct speed. Because the IMA Sure Stroke putter has zero loft you should strike downward on the ball. This is why your right wrist, for right handed golfers, must remain flat with no angle between the forearm and back of the hand. If you start with an angle in your right wrist the nerve endings in the muscles instruct your brain to release the joint angle. This leads to an upward path that catches the ball thin and most typically leaves putts short. Take a divot is an interesting concept that will help you strike the ball solidly, even on the putting surface. When you are using the IMA technique, as described in the Art and Science of Putting video and booklet, on your no backswing putts remember to start the stroke by lifting up the putter first and then reaching toward the hole. Even on un-solid ball contact, with the Sure Stroke, your distances will be consistent, and therefore easy to adjust to the proper distance. PS: You don't really take a divot when putting, but the thought is beneficial.
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