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THE STRAIGHT LINE
Draw a line along the equator — the thicker the better. On the greens, point the line on the ball down the line to your target, then square your putter to it. Bam! Perfect aim.
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THE PERSONAL TOUCH
A smiley face or your kid’s initials can help calm your nerves. Motivational cues are great too—as long as it’s not WWIBFD (“What Would Ian Baker-Finch Do?”).
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THE “T” LINE
If the straight line fails to improve your alignment, add a horizontal mark. When taking your address, set the putterface square to the horizontal. This is foolproof!
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THE LONE DOT
Pros focus tighter on the ball than amateurs, studies show. It takes hours of training. Or, you can draw a black dot on the ball and keep your eyes on it until it disappears from sight.