Stroke advice

jh3rron

jh3rron

The Beard
I have played billiards for a decade and just have noticed that I have a horrible stroke. I don't know what to do to improve it. Half the time I can get a good solid feeling hit that will draw the cb. The other time I deflect and get no spin. I have been watching an older man play at the local pool hall and his stroke is a fluid motion. What can I do to get myself hitting the cb properly? I have just also now noticed why I miss a lot of shots. outside English is to blame. I know my mistakes but just need a little advice on what to do to improve. Any advice on drills would be appreciated. I might need to mention the tables at the local place are wore out. English will take on the felt but takes a bit more effort. The older man tells me that if I was on a good table I would make the shots. Dude also said blame it on the humidity lol.
 
randyg

randyg

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jh3rron said:
I have played billiards for a decade and just have noticed that I have a horrible stroke. I don't know what to do to improve it. Half the time I can get a good solid feeling hit that will draw the cb. The other time I deflect and get no spin. I have been watching an older man play at the local pool hall and his stroke is a fluid motion. What can I do to get myself hitting the cb properly? I have just also now noticed why I miss a lot of shots. outside English is to blame. I know my mistakes but just need a little advice on what to do to improve. Any advice on drills would be appreciated. I might need to mention the tables at the local place are wore out. English will take on the felt but takes a bit more effort. The older man tells me that if I was on a good table I would make the shots. Dude also said blame it on the humidity lol.
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ballston

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You may ask indeed. It has definitely helped with stroke mechanics, set up and aiming process, including eye movements along the shot line. It has also increased my confidence as I get ready to pull the trigger. The book is expensive--it was 70.00 when I got it a couple of years ago, but it is well worth it. It aims to give you a repeatable, dependable, "orthodox" stroke. The drills are extensive and it takes time for the results to show. In the process my winning percentage in APA 8 ball (sure, I'm no pro or high ranking amateur, just a retiree on the wrong side of 60 age wise) has increased significantly.

You might also check out the Facebook group Play Great Pool.

Again, well worth it IMHO.
 
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ballston said:
You may ask indeed. It has definitely helped with stroke mechanics, set up and aiming process, including eye movements along the shot line. It has also increased my confidence as I get ready to pull the trigger. The book is expensive--it was 70.00 when I got it a couple of years ago, but it is well worth it. It aims to give you a repeatable, dependable, "orthodox" stroke. The drills are extensive and it takes time for the results to show. In the process my winning percentage in APA 8 ball (sure, I'm no pro or high ranking amateur, just a retiree on the wrong side of 60 age wise) has increased significantly.

You might also check out the Facebook group Play Great Pool.

Again, well worth it IMHO.
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Thanks.

Play Well & Stay Well.
 
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