Help me understand ... in many sports there is a consistent position or stance for better players (am thinking golf).
Please offer examples/options to consider.
Thanks ...
john_oleson@comcast.net
You ask a legitimate question. However, many other stick-and-ball game stances are meant to optimize power, leverage. Pool requires a deft touch and accuracy.
Here's one such stance, no, it's not meant for everyone, and yes, pros exist who don't use it, etc. but:
1. Place the right foot (for right-handers) near the shot line, approximately 70-90 degree to that line, so that the arch of the foot or the middle of the foot is over the line (clears the right hip, provides an anchor to "aim" the body).
2. Step forward, not a baby step, not a great lunge, just a casual step, with the left foot FORWARD so that it comes to rest approximately parallel to the shot line or parallel to that line.
Many players if they hang down/forward with gravity from here, will have their stroke arm and hand on the shot line. (Multiple teachers advocate a similar stance now.)
Give it a go, comes with a money back guarantee, lol, but seriously, if this doesn't work, I'll find you a stance that does. I have several in stock for players with different body and sighting issues.