I follow Rick on YouTube. I find that he is very good at explaining the technical aspects of his topic and thus it is easy for me to follow. I came across this 6 minute video on putting. Interestingly, I do all the things he mentions to some degree when I put. Therefore, instead of me trying to explain everything, I thought I would let Rick show you.
Before watching the video, keep in mind that Rick is mentioning 5 habits of tour pros, I suggest that you adopt them if you want to improve your putting. But, modify them to match your game. For example, I do not use the line on the ball, but a point just two feet in front of my ball on my intended line. It accomplishes the goal Rick is espousing. I think you get my point.
So, how many of Ricks points do you do? Do you think they have value?
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Grateful Golfer 
Jim, I do them all except for the line. I tried but couldn’t line the line up on my intended line :). Much more effective without it but had to iterate through that experiment a couple years ago to find out what works for me.
Thanks,
Brian
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Brian,
I find it difficult as well and do not line up the line. I pick a spot a foot or two in front of the ball on my line.
Cheers Jim
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Yep Jim,
do all those things, plus try and gage the strength of the wind. Playing on a seaside links course wind speed is a big factor.
Pete
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Pete
I bet it is. I rarely play in that kind of wind and as such it is not part of my thought process. Thanks for the reminder.
Cheers Jim
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Rick does a great job with his explanations and videos. I agree
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Thanks for commenting Zach.
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I fail in two areas. I seldom walk around the hole and I don’t align the ball, I align the putter. I’ve often seen the pros align the ball, then back up and check it and realign it. When I tried it, I felt like I never got it right until the third time and even then it left me feeling iffy about it. Picking a spot in front of the ball to line my putter up with has brought me more confidence. But I suppose I should just practice aligning the ball more to build confidence in that procedure.
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Kevin,
I have tried aligning the ball as well. It does not work for me. I feel I am always aiming left. I pick the spot as well. I think it amounts to the same thing in the long run; picking and putting on the right line.
Cheers Jim
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