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The Knee Putt Taking low hanging obstacles out of the equation  How many
times has your disc come to rest right near
the basket but under low branches? You may only be 10 feet from the chains, but your line is blocked and you can’t assume your usual putting stance. Putting from your knee will often remove the obstacle from your shot - shaving precious strokes off your game. One of the keys to successful putting is developing a consistent routine and body position from one putt to the next. A straight back is important to your power and accuracy. When was the last time you practiced putting bent over at the waist? When you end up in a tough spot, finding a way to position yourself behind your disc with an upright and straight upper body should be your first priority. Dropping to one knee can often let you shoot underneath low lying branches with most of the power and accuracy of a standing putt.  Finding your kneeling stance Standing behind your disc, assume your putting stance. Taking note of where your feet are, drop down and place the knee of your front foot directly behind your disc. Reposition your back foot so that you have good traction. Your kneeling stance should be a shorter, wider-based version of your standing stance. Perfect practice makes perfect Muscle memory is a big part of consistent putting. The best way to improve your putting is through repetition and practice. Putting from a standing position involves rocking forward on your front leg as you release the disc. When on your knee, try to use the exact same motion. The only difference is that the leg you are rocking forward on is much shorter. Once you have found a comfortable kneeling stance, make putting from your knee part of your warm up. While you may only use it two or three times a game, it could save you as many strokes. |
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