Nice video and yes it does help. I guess what has changed for me is less conscious thought in the back stroke pause and more rhythm. All the thought is while stationary with the cue extended.
As an aside I have watched a couple of players who do such a swooping stroke they don't go back and forward so have no pause at all. It is a circular motion. Like the old Mazda engine stroke. :smile:
Just keep watching the video over and over. What will happen when you practice is your brain will start to replicate what you have watched. Takes time.
If you poke at the cue ball you will immediately know you did it wrong.
In BOLD above. That's their way of executing a shot. But it may not be yours, you have to find your way of playing.
Mr. 400 is pushing the cue ball where he wants it to go as does Alex Pagulayan. Not hitting it. Watch Alex on YouTube you will see the resemblance.
Here is another fine example of a player pushing the cue ball where he wants it to go. Watch his back stroke as compared to John's and Alex's. this is a personal feel for a shot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP2GlqN49Js
John
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