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The Podcast criticizes golf balls with lines that are supposedly meant to help with putting. The author argues that golfers misuse these lines because they lack the necessary skills for precise aiming and striking. Even when used correctly, most golfers still make mistakes, as they don't understand ball positioning, club alignment, and how to perceive the lines on the ball. Lines on golf balls are often marketed as aiming and putting aids. However, sources argue that golfers who rely on these lines fail to develop the necessary skills for aiming and striking, limiting their full potential.

Aiming: Sources point out that golfers often fail to align the small lines on the ball with the precision needed for successful putting. Even a slight misalignment of the aim line can result in a missed shot. The sources criticize the common practice of looking at the line from above and then lifting the eyes to the target, as this leads to inaccuracies. Instead, they recommend raising the ball to eye level and aligning the aim line like a scope.

Alignment mistakes: Another mistake golfers make is positioning the sweet spot of the club incorrectly in relation to the aim line. Instead of placing the sweet spot directly behind the end of the aim line, many golfers position it slightly too short. This leads to an inaccurate shot and the ball veering off target.

Perception of the line: The sources also emphasize that golfers often perceive the line on the ball not as a straight line but as a curve, due to viewing it from an angled perspective. This distorted perception can lead to aiming errors.

Rotation plane alignment: Another crucial aspect is aligning the ball's rotation plane to the slope of the green. Golfers tend to align the aim line vertically instead of perpendicularly to the slope, resulting in unstable ball roll and affecting putting accuracy.

The sources conclude that while lines on golf balls may offer some improvement for completely untrained golfers, developing skills in aiming and striking is ultimately more important for improving putting. Instead of relying on aids, golfers should focus on improving their technique to reach their full potential.

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