Question

why was zoe (the girl) able the make the putt the second time
girls and better at golf than boys
she applied the correct strength and in the correct directions
she applied the correct strength

Explanation:

In golf, making a putt requires both the right - amount of force (strength) and the correct direction. Just applying the correct strength is not enough as the ball may miss the hole if it's going in the wrong direction. And there is no general rule that girls are better at golf than boys.

Answer:

She applied the correct strength and in the correct directions