The drill performed behind the cup is primarily aimed at developing which skill?

• A. Speed control
• B. Distance measurement
• C. Spin control
• D. Alignment consistency

Answer: (A)

Speed control is the focus. Practicing from behind the cup makes you concentrate on how much pace the ball needs to reach the hole and stop there, rather than chasing a certain line. The setup forces you to feel the distance the ball travels on different greens and slopes, so you develop a consistent stroke length and rhythm to produce the right distance. Spin isn’t the main factor for these short putts, and while alignment matters in general, this drill’s primary aim is how far the ball travels.