I say a beginner should not be trying to emulate any pro. They should be working on fundamentals with a competent teacher. After they cross over to the intermediate level, I think they should start studying the mechanics of guys like Albin Ouchan.
Which CURRENT pro would you recommend a beginner to emulate?
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Mika
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Niels Feijen.
Work ethic, toasty. Mental game Varner/Effie. Swing mechanics Mizerak (rip) or Gilbert Martinez. Endurance, toasty again and Mika. Swing rhythm Earl.
Thorsten Hohmann never give up attitude and sportsmanship.
I would say chris melling is a good choice. Amazing player and all his fundamentals are to the T. If you can imitate his game/stroke, you'll be solid.
I'm far from a great player and I hesitate to give advice but I believe a beginner should spend a lot of time at the table hitting balls before he or she figures out whose style they want to emulate. It doesn't matter who you emulate if you aren't going to put in the time
If I was going to recommend someone for lessons although I've never met him I would seek out Ray Martin. World champion and author of perhaps the best book on pool - 99 critical shots.
If I was going to recommend someone for lessons although I've never met him I would seek out Ray Martin. World champion and author of perhaps the best book on pool - 99 critical shots.
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