Putting speed practice can become repetitive if every ball is rolled from the same place with no recorded result. A few minutes of varied, measurable practice can show whether your ball generally finishes short, long or inside the stopping window you intended.
Choose a stopping zone
On a practice green, pick a reasonable target distance and a stopping area. The aim of this session is pace, not the number of putts that happen to drop. Account for the slope and speed of the surface.
Part 1: establish a baseline
Roll five putts from one location using your normal routine. Note whether each finishes short, within the zone or beyond it. Avoid adjusting your stroke after every ball simply to chase the previous result.
Part 2: change distances
Choose three appropriate locations and putt in a mixed order. Returning to a new distance forces you to make a new decision rather than repeat a memorized motion.
Part 3: add direction
Once the pace task becomes manageable, choose a different line or slope. Try to match an intended starting line and arrival speed together. A slightly different speed can change how a breaking putt behaves around the hole.
Part 4: track one meaningful score
Count how many of ten putts finish inside the agreed stopping zone. Write down whether your misses tend to be short or long. Compare the same task across sessions when the practice conditions are reasonably similar.
What should improve next?
If pace becomes more consistent, keep the task interesting by varying distance, slope or your one-ball pre-putt routine. If results remain widely scattered, simplify the drill before adding a new technical thought.
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