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Putting ladder: a pair putts from one distance, then moves back a step whenever the pair has made two in a row. Swap putters.
Carpet Putting Gate
Roll putts on a carpet through a gate of two books into a cup lying on its side.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Set two books a little wider than the putter head, one step in front of you.
Core: 5 feet. Beat your own farthest step on the ladder.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Putter, golf ball, 2 books, cup on its side
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Putting
The steps
How it works
- Set two books a little wider than the putter head, one step in front of you.
- Put a cup on its side 3 steps away.
- Make short, smooth strokes through the gate toward the cup.
- Do 20 putts and count makes.
Coaching point
Smooth back, smooth through.
Safety: Putter only, kept low, with everyone clear of the putter; no full swings indoors.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a start: Less (3 feet), Core (5 feet), More (8 feet). Beat your own farthest step on the ladder.
Story
You are an explorer climbing a ladder to the treasure cup.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own farthest step on the ladder. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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