[EdZ]

Shifting Perspectives:

Take a look again at the two pictures showing the 'centers' - the left shoulder, and the base of neck/top of spine.

Notice that these are both from a face on perspective, with all lines running parallel (feet, knees, hips, shoulders).

Can you imagine a way in which BOTH of these sets of pictures would be true, depending on your point of view?

This is one of the reasons I personally love the putting setups of Ben Crenshaw and Greg Norman.

They set their feet about 45 degrees 'open' and close together.

They stand fairly tall, arms hanging with the 'shoulder line' square to the intended target. Left arm in line with the shaft.

When you look at them 'face on' (perpendicular to their shoulder line) - you will see one of the two perspectives VJ posted.

When you look at them 'foot on' (perpendicular to their foot line) - you will see the other perspective VJ has posted.

Both views can be seen - depending on your perspective.

Note that this open foot line is beneficial in two important ways. 1) it will help you get your eyes 'on plane' and 2) it will help you feel the right hand 'underhanded' toss motion.

You have the option of using a shoulder powered stroke, or a right arm powered stroke from this setup.

The caveat of course is that special attention must be paid to your shoulder alignment - something that is true for all shots, but made more difficult by the open foot line.