It is important to put a regular a rhythm that is constant and consistent in order for the flow to be established. It is very similar to the clicking of a pendulum. Rhythm is supposed to remain the same time and time again. If you putt as you are supposed to, the backstroke will require the same amount of time as it takes for your through stroke. Set yourself to a particular rhythm and then let it be. Rushing your strokes accomplishes nothing. Always accelerate when you do your through stroke. This is imperative when you have short putts or if you are putting uphill.

To figure out your rhythm, first you need to determine whether you are a laid back relaxed type of golfer or prefer speed and intensity. Golfers who first walk onto the course in a swift manner are more inclined towards a fast swing while more languid slower individuals should opt for a more relaxed stroke. If you are not sure which you are, then try walking next to a fast and/or a slow golfer and see which one you resemble more. If you are able to keep pace with the fast walker then you know you are the same. It works in the same way if you walk slowly.

Now take a metronome and based on what you have just learned, choose a speed that is appropriate for you. This should fall anywhere between 60 and 110 beats a minute. Find a beat that is simple and is appealing to you and then go ahead with your stroke. Now it is time to practice your back through (think tick-tock). It will take both time and lots of practice to figure out what pace is best suited for your individual putting needs. Make a concentrated effort to memorize the beat of the metronome because it will come in handy for your future putting efforts.