I have right to left putting issues . The right to left that starts straight then hits a slope and then turns right causes me no problems it is the putt that is already on a slope that causes me issues . I think it is because the ball is above the feet and this has an effect on the posture and set up. If you grip the putter in your normal position you would have to do one of the following things or a combo of them to fit round the slope .
1) Bend your arms more to reduce the relative distance from shoulders to the ball
2) Stand further from the ball.
If you grip down the putter the balance of the club is altered . So that does not feel totally satisfactory. also on a severe right to left putt there is a tendency for the toe to get in contact with the ground which fosters the idea of standing further from the ball which leads to a more rounded stroke.
I have read that some people place the ball further back in the stance so that you get an inside out stroke to counteract the slope and hitting the ball more out of the toe end of the putter . Both of things are moving you from swinging the putter on plane and hitting out of the sweat spot. Also I think there may be an optical effect that effects perception as the ball is closer to the eyes. Logically a shorter putter would reduce the problems and those with longer putters must be at a disadvantage on right to left putts. Left to right putts are causing me no problems.
I wouldn't alter a thing. Here is the deal. If you are a left aimer you will have trouble on right to left putts. If you are a right aimer, you will have trouble on left to right putts. So the secret here is to fix your aim.
You are probably a left aimer....so follow this course. To the putting green you go with balls and putter. Find an eight foot putt that is left to right (needs about a cup of break). Next, CUT THE BREAK IN HALF...meaning if it breaks a cup, play 2 balls of break and practice. THE CATCH IS YOU CAN'T MISS IT LOW AND YOU CAN'T HIT IT TOO HARD. After about ten minutes you will be feeling some stuff.
I have this same problem. I can make and do make lots of right to left putts and left to right putts when the slope is not present where the ball lies, but when the ball lies on the slope (ie. either above or below the stance) I find it difficult not only to hole putts, but to hit the ball in the sweet spot of the putter.
Any ideas?
Cheers from Stuart
If your aim is faulty, then you manipulate your path constantly. On one side of the hole (right to left) you will miss aim to the left and push the putt in the hole. On the other side of the hole (left to right) you will miss aim to the left and push the ball in the hole. You are now instilling a stroke which bends the plane to the right all the time.
Instead, do as you did when you were a youngster. Play no break, aim dead center, and push the right to lefter in and pull the left to righter in. You are effectively tricking your eyes instead of your eyes tricking you. Slowly, through about 10 five minute sessions, your aim will get better.
When you go to the course play as normal. Don't take this drill to the golf course. If you do.....you will not like me! If you follow the recommended practice.....you will like me!
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