Introduction:
You don't need a full practice green or hours of free time to become a better putter. Some of the biggest gains come from short, focused reps you can knock out right on your living room carpet. The secret is practicing with purpose, not just rolling balls aimlessly. In this post, we'll walk through five simple putting drills you can do at home, and show how The Big Ball Putting Trainer turns those few minutes a day into real improvement on the course.
1. The Gate Drill
Set two objects, tees, coins, or even books, just slightly wider than your ball to create a "gate" a foot in front of you. Roll putts through the gate without clipping either side. This trains a square face and a straight path. Because The Big Ball is 25% larger than a regulation ball, the gate feels tighter, so when you switch back to a normal ball the margin for error feels huge.
2. The Clock Drill
Place a target and set up putts from several short distances around it, like numbers on a clock face. Sink one from each spot before moving on. This builds confidence on the short putts that quietly wreck scorecards. Practicing with The Big Ball exaggerates every stroke flaw, so cleaning up your mechanics here pays off fast.
3. The Distance Ladder
Pick a spot and roll putts trying to stop each one a little farther than the last, building a "ladder" of increasing lengths. This is all about speed control and feel. The extra size and weight feedback of The Big Ball forces you to be deliberate about pace, which is the number one factor in avoiding three-putts.
4. The One-Handed Drill
Hit a series of short putts using only your lead hand. It sounds awkward, but it reveals whether your stroke is smooth or jerky and strengthens your control through impact. With The Big Ball, the feedback is amplified, so any breakdown in your stroke shows up immediately.
5. The Coin Finish Drill
Place a coin a few feet away and try to stop your ball directly on top of it. This combines line and speed into one demanding target. Nailing this with The Big Ball means the regulation hole will look enormous by comparison.
Bringing It All Together
Just ten minutes of these drills a few times a week will sharpen your stroke, dial in your speed, and build the kind of confidence that carries onto the course. Practice with The Big Ball Putting Trainer at home, and you'll be amazed how much easier putting feels when you step back onto the real green.