Hi Rich

Pacing the distance is fine, not something I would do though.

Putting is mostly a feel thing, try looking at every put from all sides for a whole round, you may find this will improve your putting simply by letting your sub-conscious take in all the information your eyes collect.

remember avoid slow play, do this by approching the green from the opposite side of your ball, then by the time you reach your ball you will have looked at the putt from three angles.

Hope this helps.

Ian.

p.s never ground your putter on your line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!