The Knee Stabilizer Putting Drill | TrueStrike

Place the TrueStrike foam block between your knees at your putting address — just enough squeeze to hold it in place without gripping it hard. The gentle pressure gives the lower body a physical anchor to work against, immediately reducing the instinct to let the knees drift or the hips sway during the stroke. Janean pairs this with the "nose and knees" cue: keep both the nose and the knees completely still throughout the stroke so the putter can return to impact exactly where it started at address.

The putting stroke is an arc — and the center of that arc is your body. When the lower body moves laterally or rotationally during the stroke, the center of the arc shifts, which changes the path the putter travels and the face angle at impact. Even a small hip sway or knee drift can open or close the face by one to two degrees — more than enough to miss a six-foot putt. Unlike full swing mechanics where body rotation is intentional and sequenced, putting requires the lower body to be completely inert so the upper body can rock the putter on a consistent, repeatable arc.

The "nose and knees" cue is a simple two-point awareness check that Janean uses to define lower body stillness in putting. The nose represents head position — if it moves forward, back, or laterally, the upper body has broken down. The knees represent lower body stability — if they drift, the arc has shifted. By monitoring both points simultaneously, a golfer can self-diagnose lower body movement without needing video or an instructor present. It's a practical on-course cue that translates directly from the TrueStrike drill to real putting situations.

Janean demonstrates it with a young student, but lower body movement in putting is a fault that affects golfers at all skill levels — particularly those who've developed compensating habits under pressure or who come from athletic backgrounds where lower body rotation is ingrained. The TrueStrike's foam construction makes it comfortable and safe for juniors, but the stability principle and the physical anchor sensation are equally valuable for adult recreational golfers and competitive players who struggle to quiet the lower body under pressure.

Both drills use the TrueStrike to eliminate lower body interference in the putting stroke — but they attack it from different positions. Jacob's drill places the TrueStrike between the biceps and chest to isolate upper body movement and arm connection, while Janean's drill places it between the knees to anchor the lower body. Used together, they create a complete putting stability system: the knees stay still, the arms stay connected to the body, and the only movement is the shoulder rock that drives the stroke. Both drills can be practiced in the same session for maximum lower body and upper body integration.