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Golf instructor Michael Kanev explains why aiming at the center of the cup on breaking putts leads to missed putts. By visualizing the hole split in half and targeting a specific entry point on the side of the cup, golfers can refine their green reading and improve start line accuracy.

• Breaking putts enter the hole from the side, not straight through the center.
• Aiming at the center of the hole on a breaking putt pulls your line off and leads to missing on the low side.
• Mentally dissect the hole into halves to pick a precise entry point where the slope feeds the ball into the cup.

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