Stance Chart

[araytx]

Originally Posted by ZAMson

fixed

Yeah, that chart was made as an introduction to using a mini, not to handle the obscure edge-cases like nudging up to the very limit of an arc from the basket. These are stance guidelines that don't require getting your group's approval before attempting... just the basics.

I'm definitely gonna seek out Chuck and others' input/review if we do a full illustrated rulebook. (It's 2012, why hasn't the PDGA made this?)

Thanks. Appreciate the comment. That comment makes sense...but obviously some had interpreted that chart beyond its scope already. Thanks for the clarification that wasn't how it was intended.

[DGRZ001]

Aray,

What are you doing posting at 5 PM today? You should be finishing up your round at the Crossroads mini!

[ZAMson]

Sorry if I was harsh, I do that. The illustrated rules is something I really wanna do correctly and comprehensively, and that's part of why I stopped doing these bite-sized Rules Tips.

[BrotherDave]

Originally Posted by Cgkdisc

Yes, the distance from the basket is measured as an arc. So yes, you can have your off foot an inch or two in front of the perpendicular line to the line of play behind your mark and it will still not be closer to the pin than your mark.

Thank you. I get crap for this a lot.

Here are some more helpful illustrations from dgcr days of yore:

[Stankyjahnke]

they need to have this pictures at the beginning of courses on the course map signs or welcome signs.

[Cgkdisc]

Except the foot prints should be replaced by shoe prints in those diagrams.

[rd.bittle]

Originally Posted by Stankyjahnke

they need to have this pictures at the beginning of courses on the course map signs or welcome signs.

This.

[Steve West]

Originally Posted by Cgkdisc

Except the foot prints should be replaced by shoe prints in those diagrams.

Maybe those are Vibram Fivefingers prints.

[bombmk]

Originally Posted by BrotherDave

Thank you. I get crap for this a lot.

The only problem with those, otherwise correct diagrams, is that the same people who did not know this already will also be the ones that will see this and think "10 inches"!

At the 10 meters its 2 inches or so. If it was done to scale with 10 meters and 1m wide stance, the extra room would seem negliable.

Which is why I always say to people, when explaining it: "Thats the way it is, but go by the perpendicular line, unless circumstances absolutely forces you to utilize it. Don't be the ******* who forces your fellow players to wonder if the should call it every time you putt."

[grodney]

Those graphics should also show the foot "behind" the disc but not on the LOP (illegal). That's a very common infraction.

And while you're at it, it should show a straddle putt with feet on both sides of the LOP and behind the perpendicular line, but neither foot on the LOP (illegal).