⛳️ Make More Putts Fast (Simple Hand Action + Gate Drill)
PGA-certified coach Matt Baker demonstrates how to achieve consistent putting by mastering face control and trail hand action. He explains why allowing natural flexion in the trail hand helps maintain a square face and provides two highly effective drills: a 6-tee gate for path consistency and a 'roll the line' technique for immediate feedback on impact quality.
Hand action is often overlooked; allowing natural flexion/extension in the trail hand can provide power without twisting the putter face.
A 6-tee gate drill provides a narrow corridor that forces a centered strike and a stable path through the 6-inch impact zone.
The 'Roll the Line' technique uses ball markings as a visual feedback loop—if the line wobbles, the face was likely open or closed at impact.
Avoid being 'too shouldery' or stiff, as dragging the putter often leads to inconsistent face angles.
Path and face are the two critical elements to correct; if the face is square at impact, you will hole significantly more putts regardless of slight path deviations.