cueball2010 said:

I would really like some lessons on using English.

I am acquainted with a couple of instructors just from frequenting my local pool hall. I have talked to them sometimes but not inquired about lessons. When I mention BHE, FHE, Parallel, I kind of get blank stares. Maybe they are old school and these are new terms?

What is the best way to seek out an instructor? What kind of questions should one ask? Or do you just take a lesson to decide if you like the instructor or not?

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Bob Jewett said:

I think you want a low deflection shaft for this kind of shot. Less compensation. The cue in the video is a 12.0 Revo.

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SlateMan said:

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billiards_watch said:

I have never hired an instructor but gambled.

I would recommend people to spend that money that you would for an instructor towards gambling.

The more you bet the more the opponent will show you in his arsenal. If you bet $5 a set then he/she will show you very little.

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Bob Jewett said:

I practice the shot. I play it in matches. Not as tough as the shot in the video, but a lot tougher than most of my competition is willing to shoot at.

I believe I heard Dallas West saying he would push out to a very thin cut. These look impossible to a lot of players, so they would pass it back to him. Then he would shoot it in.

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