Most golfers want to make more putts, but they do not always have time for long practice sessions.
The good news? You do not need to spend hours on the putting green to build a better stroke. You need the right putting drill, the right feedback, and consistent repetition.
That is exactly what the 2-Minute Putting Drill is designed to do.
Using the Putting Arc MS-3D, this simple daily routine helps golfers improve their putting stroke, tempo, face control, stroke path, and distance control in just a few focused minutes a day.
When you practice indoors before a round, this drill can help you build a more repeatable stroke and shave strokes where it matters most — on the green.
Why Your Putting Stroke Needs Repetition
Putting is one of the most important parts of the game, but it is also one of the easiest areas to overlook.
Many golfers struggle with putting because their stroke changes from putt to putt. One stroke is too quick. The next is too slow. One putt gets pulled left. The next gets pushed right. Over time, this creates doubt, tension, and inconsistent results.
A better putting stroke comes from repeatable movement.
When your path, tempo, and face control become more consistent, you give yourself a better chance to start the ball on line and control speed.
That is why putting drills are so valuable. The right drill helps you build feel, rhythm, and confidence without overcomplicating your practice.
What Is the 2-Minute Putting Drill?
The 2-Minute Putting Drill is a simple practice routine using the Putting Arc MS-3D putting training aid.
The goal is to train a repeatable putting stroke through short, focused repetitions. By practicing with the putter guided along the arc, golfers can develop better awareness of stroke path, face angle, and tempo.
This drill is designed to help improve:
- Putting stroke path
- Face control
- Tempo
- Consistency
- Distance control
- Confidence over short and mid-range putts
Instead of hitting random putts and hoping your stroke improves, this drill gives your practice structure.
How the Putting Arc MS-3D Helps Train Your Stroke
The Putting Arc MS-3D is built to help golfers feel the proper arc of the putting stroke.
Many golfers think the putter should move straight back and straight through. But for most putting strokes, the putter naturally works on a slight arc. This is often described as an inside-square-inside stroke.
This makes it one of the best putting training aids for golfers who want to improve stroke path and face control.
That means the putter moves slightly inside the target line on the backswing, returns square at impact, then moves slightly inside again on the follow-through.
Step 1: Heel Against the Arc
Start by placing the heel of your putter against the far side of the Putting Arc at the center brace.
Begin with your lead hand only.
Complete 5 repetitions:
- Start at the center brace.
- Take the putter back to the first brace.
- Follow through to the first brace.
Then complete another 5 repetitions:
- Start at the center brace.
- Take the putter back to the second brace.
- Follow through to the second brace.
The goal is not to rush. Focus on a smooth motion, light grip pressure, and a balanced stroke.
This first step helps you feel how the putter should move along the arc without the stroke becoming forced or disconnected.
Step 2: Repeat With Trail Hand and Both Hands
Next, repeat the same pattern using your trail hand only.
Complete:
- 5 strokes to the first brace
- 5 strokes to the second brace
Then repeat the full sequence again with both hands on the putter.
This part of the drill is important because it helps you identify which hand may be controlling the stroke too much.
Your lead hand may help with stability. Your trail hand may help with feel. But when both hands work together, the stroke becomes smoother, more balanced, and more repeatable.
This step helps train:
- Proper putting stroke path
- Balanced tempo
- Centered face control
- Better rhythm through impact
Step 3: Toe Against the Arc
Now move the toe of the putter to the near side of the Putting Arc.
Repeat the full sequence again:
- Lead hand only
- Trail hand only
- Both hands together
Start at the center brace each time. Take the putter back to the first brace and follow through to the first brace. Then repeat the motion to the second brace.
Using the toe side of the arc helps you develop better awareness of how the putter face moves through the stroke.
By training both heel and toe awareness, you build a more complete feel for the putting stroke.
Why This Putting Drill Works
The 2-Minute Putting Drill works because it focuses on repetition with feedback.
Many golfers practice putting by rolling ball after ball toward the hole. While that can help with feel, it does not always tell you what your stroke is doing.
The Putting Arc gives you a physical guide. If your putter moves off path, you can feel it. If your tempo gets rushed, you can sense it. If the face feels unstable, you notice it right away.
Ready to build a more repeatable putting stroke?
The Putting Arc MS-3D helps you train better path, tempo, and face control in just minutes a day. Add it to your daily golf putting practice and start shaving strokes on the green.
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How Often Should You Practice This Putting Drill?
For best results, practice the 2-Minute Putting Drill daily.
You do not need a long session. The key is consistency.
A simple schedule could look like this:
- 2 minutes per day
- 5 days per week
- Focus on slow, controlled repetitions
- Prioritize feel over speed
Small daily practice sessions can make a big difference over time.
The more often you repeat a quality putting stroke, the more natural it feels when you step onto the green.
FAQ
What is the best putting drill to improve your putting stroke?
One of the best putting drills to improve your putting stroke is the 2-Minute Putting Drill using the Putting Arc. It helps train stroke path, face control, tempo, and consistency through simple daily repetition.
Can I use the Putting Arc MS-3D indoors?
Yes. The Putting Arc MS3D can be used indoors on a putting mat or carpet, making it easy to practice your putting stroke at home.
What does the Putting Arc help with?
The Putting Arc helps golfers train a more repeatable putting stroke by improving stroke path, tempo, face control, and overall consistency.
Is this putting drill good for beginners?
Yes. The 2-Minute Putting Drill is simple enough for beginners but useful for golfers of all skill levels who want to improve their putting stroke.
What is an arc putting stroke?
An arc putting stroke is a putting motion where the putter moves slightly inside on the backstroke, returns square through impact, and then moves slightly inside again on the follow-through. The Putting Arc helps golfers feel and repeat this motion.
