SETUP
Be sure to have your eyes over the intended line of the putt (ball line). Placing the ball either inside or outside the ball line will distort the perception of the path to the hole. To determine if your eyes are over the correct line, try holding your putter loosely and directly under your eyes as you address a putt and let gravity take it straight down. Now make sure that when you look down at the putter that it covers the ball. If not, move closer or further until it does. Ball position should be slightly forward toward the left foot (for right handed players) and the hands forward as well. Align the putter shaft with the left forearm. This position promotes a good roll on the ball as it leaves the putter face.

STROKE
A consistent stroke is usually dominated by the shoulders and arms and should involve as little wrist movement as possible. Minimize body movement and try not to shift weight or turn the hips. (Forget what every instructor has told you on the full swing!)

ACCELERATION
Most successful putters will have at least as big a follow though as their back swing. This promotes acceleration and aids in distance control. One of the most common faults I see is a player taking the club way back and then stopping at the ball on the down stroke, anticipating the hit. Remember to stroke through the ball, not at it.