Technique demonstrated in the 1952 Olympic Games by Parry O'Brien of the USA, for putting the shot. He moved across the circle to apply force to the shot for a longer period than was possible from a standing putt, thereby increasing the impulse.
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Technique demonstrated in the 1952 Olympic Games by Parry O'Brien of the USA, for putting the shot. He moved across the circle to apply force to the shot for a longer period than was possible from a standing putt, thereby increasing the impulse.
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