Stroke Trainer
The object of our Stroke Trainer is to cause two balls (the object ball and the track ball)
to roll into the cup at the same speed and in line with each other. The object ball is placed
forward of the putter head while the track ball is placed in the aperture at the front of the
trainer. If the balls diverge or do not travel at a consistent speed, the stroke has problems
in one area or another. The Stroke trainer will not only identify the problem area immediately,
but will also indicate the solution for strengthening a weak element of your stroke technique.
This tool will indicate direction, rhythm, tempo, alignment, follow-through and stroke distance.
Here is how it works!
Single Ball Usage
When used with a single ball placed into the aperture, it will analyze your stroke motion very effectively.
An ideal stroke is 1/3 back-stroke and 2/3 fore-stroke. When using the Stroke Trainer, if the back-stroke
is too long the ball will release rearward. If the fore-stroke (follow-through) is not adequate, the ball will
not release forward, or it will release slowly and only travel a few feet. Single ball usage will also
aid in directing the ball to your target and in lag distance development. Distance is determined by using
the white discs supplied with the trainer to emulate the hole on a putting green. At varying distances, roll
the ball at least 18" to 24" beyond the disc. Use this technique in both single and two ball practice exercises.
Two Ball Usage
RHYTHM & TEMPO: When used in a two-ball configuration, rhythm and tempo can readily be determined
and practiced by understanding the club action involved. Rhythm must be smooth and consistent throughout
the putting stroke. If you slow, stop, or lift the club head at or prior to contact with the object ball, the
track ball will not release forward, or will roll slower than the object ball. If the track ball catches the
object ball, it is because you are accelerating the club head just prior to or at contact.
ALIGNMENT: If the balls diverge, feet and shoulders are not in alignment. The track ball is controlled
by shoulder and stroke direction. The object ball is controlled by putter face alignment.
If the object ball passes to the left or right of the cup and the track ball rolls in, the putter face is out of alignment.
If the object ball rolls in but the track ball misses left or right of the cup, feet, shoulders, or both are
not in line to your target.
If the track ball stays on-line with the object ball at the same speed but both balls miss the target,
the stroke is correct but the aim is not.
