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Guiding finger

Problem

You are having a hard time putting straight along your line or have the yips.

Cure

Try changing your grip to alter the way you are perciving the motion or feeling in your arms as you make contact with the ball.

Therapy

A good drill to help you focus on putting straight down your target line is to simply point your forefinger down the shaft. Do not think about making contact with the ball. Instead, focus on pointing your finger along your line to almost tell the ball to where you want it to go. Place the forefinger of your trailing hand so that it is pointing down the shaft as you putt. Use it to help you guide the putter through the ball as you putt. As you finish the putt think about pointing your finger towards the hole.

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