Should you forward press when putting?

Dave Stockton (and many other teachers) advocate the use of a forward press because it delofts the putter. There is a theory out there that since most putters actually have 3-4 degrees of loft, you have to counteract that with leaning your hands forward a little bit.

Does forward Press help golf swing?

Right before you begin your backswing, perform a subtle forward press that brings the club’s grip more in line with your front leg. This will give your backswing a trigger instead of just yanking the club up from the ground. The best image to think about is starting to swing a bucket full of water.

Why do golfers forward Press putter?

The forward press also will signal you to keep your hands moving toward the target during the forward stroke, instead of stopping and allowing the clubhead to pass your hands, which adds loft and often changes the face angle. No good player lets that happen.

Why do golfers Deloft putter?

The loft is therefore needed to lift the ball up and on to the surface for an end-over-end smooth roll. If you have too little loft on your putter it will drive the ball into the green making it difficult to get it rolling quickly. Too much loft and ball will hop on impact and skid more before rolling out.

Does a forward press Deloft the club?

Mark Crossfield describes a forward press golf swing as setting up, pushing the club handle towards your front foot, and swinging. This setup reduces the loft of your club and encourages you to strike the ball with a slightly closed, aiming to optimize your distance and shape.

Does plumb bobbing putts work?

The answer is that plumb-bobbing a putt only works if you meet the following conditions: 1) First, the ground you are standing on and the entire surface between you, the ball, and the hole are on exactly the same slope (incline). 2) Second, that you plumb bob correctly.