Recent content by mattp

confused I'm thoroughly confused. What does it straight mean when it comes to a cylindrical device? Should it not roll flat? How else does one determine "straightness"? I mean, if the taper on the shaft is not consistent wouldn't that effect accuracy assuming a repeatable stroke and change...

A good captain/coach should motivate the team. They should also organize practice sessions where players could learn from one another. They should figure out best match up scenarios and bet partners for doubles. On that note, they should teach how to communicate as doubles partners. And how the...

Great advice from all above!!! Also, remember...the bottom of the tip strikes the top of the ball. 2) as was mentioned, it is super important to keep cue level on these shots. Get that lesson or atleast get someone to film you. It really can feel like you are striking upwards when in reality you...

Man, shot 1...It took me like 5 years to stop scratching it. What happens a lot is when use a bit of inside you adjust aim for deflection but the CB swerves back more than you think. This results in the CB heading toward the pocket. The remedy for me was making triple sure my stroke was uber...

is more pronounced on harder hit shots? draw shots vs. follow? do the spot to spot drill to find out. also try doing drill where you just look at object ball the whole time from standing to being down in stance.

Depends on your stroke. Closer=better I say. Busty and very few others visualize and execute a perfect stroke from a greater initial distance. Humans vs. aliens?

my vote is for number 2.

Inside english only increases throw depending on the cut angle. yes? It could decrease it and outside...nevermind. check out mr. Dr. Dave stuff.

pooltchr, I agree with everything you said. and as to your question...I'd love to learn from both them and especially their coaches. And I hope and pray that jpool finds that missing 20 percent as I am browsing for it recently.(at least a chunk)

So, you are saying competing and conversing with professionals is not beneficial to your game???? Okay... As far as the players you mentioned I see that they had similar records 15 years ago as they do today at least according to AZ. i truly wish that were true. -We all don't know what we...

Hi Scott, I wasn't knocking instructing. What I said was to PAY or gamble with a PRO(or supa strong players) as you can learn a lot playing and talking with them. Also, you don't think the pressure from gambling can be practice for playing under pressure??? You think it would be better to...

I am a 7 and was also a 9 and was playing 3 or 4 times a week. Now a stupid 8 playing once or twice a week the last couple years. So...My opinion is that of course you can make small tweaks to your fundamentals but really that won't do too much if your not hitting them constantly. Therefore, my...

If you overcut when cutting to right and left then perhaps you tend to aim with a bit of outside english on most shots. When your jacked up it becomes masse. If that's the case, make sure you're exactly center ball.

Hello all and Merry New Year!!! I am pretty old school and not the best jumper due to my being vertically challenged and lack of experience. I've had a pretty run of the mill jump/break for a while but it's time for an upgrade. I'm thinking about getting an Air Hog, Jacoby,or Pechauer jump cue...

Me 5'6" longer cue=less stretch on many shots. I find it much easier to move the CB with a longer bridge length than with the bridge/rest/@#$% Of course ideally I would never have to stretch for a shot but this is ames mister.