Pre-Putt Routine & Release Point

[Phenn]

In all seriousness though...

I recently changed to pitch putting, so my pre-putt routine is a lot longer right now than it used to be. I go through two or three full motions as I pick out my target, and try to remember all the necessary parts of the motion. I then decide what degree of leg propulsion I need, set, take one more short practice motion and putt. I usually release at the bottom of my sternum.

[madman1101]

When I putt, I first decide which disc to throw (duh) but once I address the shot, I put my foot down and go through 2 or 3 "Imaginary" throws with the disc in my hand. Getting my rhythm down along with my weight transfer. In my head I repeat a mantra that fits my tempo perfectly. Once all that is done, I just putt and hope for the ching.

[dmk1978]

Originally Posted by Phenn

In all seriousness though...

I recently changed to pitch putting, so my pre-putt routine is a lot longer right now than it used to be. I go through two or three full motions as I pick out my target, and try to remember all the necessary parts of the motion. I then decide what degree of leg propulsion I need, set, take one more short practice motion and putt. I usually release at the bottom of my sternum.

I love leg propulsion talk! Seriously, good very descriptive.

[DiscWazzu]

I try to have my front toes facing towards the target, hold my putter out, and line the shot up. Practice weight transfer a couple times till it feels good and let it rip.

[Qbert]

I try to keep mine as simple as possible. I find comfortable footing, swing my arm on line a couple times then let er fly. Nothing long and drawn just smooth and simple like my putts. My release is usually at shoulder level. Higher from farther out and lower when closer. (Assuming there is little to no weather conditions to take into account)

[StarFirebird]

Here is another method I use that is very effective.You guys have seen Avery Jenkins putt right?Well use his footing and then square yourself up to the basket,it may feel a little uncomfortable at first.

Next take your pre-putt routine,but this time make sure you have a bit of hyzer on the putter,then take it to your left hip and touch it,then extend your arm.Notice how your arm is on a B-line for the basket.Now take your extra pre-routine putts and do the putt.Your back foot will automatically kick out and you'll slam the chains.

This putting method works wonders for me when i'm not feeling the straddle putt,I very rarely miss 30 foot and in putts.It's usually a height issue if i do miss.

[CavanC5]

For me, i almost do exactly as the OP states but i dont really like to take a bunch of pre throws because it just gives me more time to get mental about the putt, i find how far apart im going to have my feet, first foot facing the basket and left foot about 45 degree angle to the left and as far back as the putt dictates, hold the disc, practice my "hit-point" once with my disc in my hand and let er go, i throw first run APX's so its a slight hyzer most of the time unless a very straight putt is needed in which case i pull the angle down a wee bit and push more, spin less

[walker139]

I always approach my lay from the behind the disc, reading the slope, if existent. Concentration on breathing, stroke, release, and most importantly target.