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Anytime I find myself missing within 5 feet, it is usually easily solved by checking into my forward press. Just went through a phase in the last couple weeks and again this solved the problem. Probably missed about 1/2 my 5 foot or less putts for a week. Spent 20-30 minutes practicing them with the forward press in mind, as well as not bringing the putter back as far. Problem solved.I also haven't been using the "forward press" as consistantly as last year.
Talk about the tail wagging the dog -- obviously good putters won't ever want to change their stroke or putter.There is one thing that I read about putting that makes a lot of sense to me. The article said that great putters use the same putters year after year and use the same stroke. This is when I decided to stop with the analysis of every grip position, angle, type of putter, etc. and simplify the stroke to putting the ball in the hole... good luck!
I use the reverse overlap but put slight pressure (still light grip) of both palms together and it keeps my wrists from getting into it. Has made a big difference. I'm also taking a more smooth "stroke" instead of "banging" it like I used to. Getting the wrists calm was my main problem.