TIps for a Experienced Beginner

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mikenra@gmail.c

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I am just getting back into pool after a 7-8 year layoff. I was never an awesome player, but I held my own and was happy with my game. I am trying to start from the beginning, attempting to master the raw fundamentals that I glanced over years ago. I am also interested in formal competition, which I have never done before.

Can anybody (or everybody lol) offer any advice and direction?

Greatly Appreciated

Mike V
Lords Valley (Milford/Hawley Area), PA
 
Fundamentals.

Welcome to the forum Mike.

Neil is right about the Search feature for the forum.

You will find enormous amounts of information about different subjects. You can get a little more specific and specify words like STROKE and can look for THREADS or posts that have that word in the Title line or Subject Line.

Fundamentals cover a wide area. If you get stuck on something in particular, post it up and we'll try to help.

Aligning your feet/body and aiming the shot while STANDING vertically looking at the intended path of the cue ball is the most important part of the shot.

Good shooting.

JoeyA
 
call scott lee

Put some guys together and it will be cheaper and far more improvement in way less time.
 
Scott Lee is an excellent person to call.

Welcome to the forums.

BVal

P.S. The title of this thread would fit very well in the Oxymoron thread. :D:D:D
 
Hello,

I would also start with solid instruction so you don't introduce bad habits into your form. I played for a solid two or three years before I received instruction and by that time I had some bad habits to iron out.
 
While hopefully you have a decades-long journey of discovery in front of you, you might want to take ten minutes to check this out:

"Learn to Play Pool in Ten Minutes"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbmNcYH52eo


mikenra@gmail.c said:
I am just getting back into pool after a 7-8 year layoff. I was never an awesome player, but I held my own and was happy with my game. I am trying to start from the beginning, attempting to master the raw fundamentals that I glanced over years ago. I am also interested in formal competition, which I have never done before.

Can anybody (or everybody lol) offer any advice and direction?

Greatly Appreciated

Mike V
Lords Valley (Milford/Hawley Area), PA
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Get lessons!!!!!!!!!!

Get lessons NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Buddy , get your "rusty dusty" into action ... No sense getting back in the frying pan unless the heat is on ... Play with girls and you'll play like one ... Last but nor least , it's the spankins' that make your ass tough ... {Have fun and be loose}, body relaxed, mind focused , that's when you play your best , match up to the game you like , who cares about amount , it's the principle ... The guys who'll play for something are usually seasoned and everybody needs that , ask a Cajun' , the game is out in front of the cue ball ...:cool:Any humans want to buy a custom cue , I make 'm ...:eek:
 
BVal said:
Scott Lee is an excellent person to call.

Welcome to the forums.

BVal

P.S. The title of this thread would fit very well in the Oxymoron thread. :D:D:D
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This past weekend I heard from one of our South Louisiana players who mentioned to me that he had pool lessons from Scott Lee and he was extremely pleased with what he had learned, especially from the filming done on his stroke. He said he met Scott in Las Vegas and got far more than his money's worth.

JoeyA
 
I did notice that you were looking for FREE tips on improving your play, especially your fundamentals.

Joe Tucker has some GREAT free instructional videos on his web site. Check all of them out. He has different instructional DVD videos for sale as well.

the following segment is a voice over where Joe does commentary on his own shooting and takes you through what he is thinking and what he is attempting to do.


http://www.joetucker.net/30_shot_workout_voice_over.htm

JoeyA
 
Mike,

Welcome to the forum. Not wanting to sound like a campy village people song, but 18 months ago I came back into the sport just like you.

Things that helped me
Have a professional evaluate your stance, stroke and correct any bad habits you may have. If any pool instructors are offering clinics, go and attend. Scott Lee is very good, and I highly recommend you take his cue-tech class when he comes through your area.


AZB forums
Lots of useful information and advice, but don't get to obsessed. Can be a two edged sword if you spend more time reading the board than practicing.

Join a league
In house pool league, or APA. This gives you weekly competition, and you'll make some friends along the way.

Schedule practice and drill time.
Playing a friend in a poolhall while watching baseball/football over beer and wings isn't practice. Reading a chapter from Phil Capelle's books, Joe Tucker, or Ray martin and learning the lesson, such as learning the effects of spin on the 90 degree rule is quality time


Here is my rendition of THAT village people song. When its time to make the body gestures, substitute with flop, set, pause, and freeze.

Young man, there's no need to feel down.
I said, young man, pick your dufferin cue off the ground.
I said, young man, 'cause you're in a new game
There's no need to be unhappy.

Young man, there's an online forum that place you can go.
I said, young man, when you're short on your stroke
You can search there, and I'm sure you will find
Many comments on how to position your cue ball on a dime.

It's fun to search on the A-Z-B-Forums.
It's fun to search on the A-Z-B-Forums.

They have informative posting that you can enjoy,
You can tell BS hustle stories with all the boys ...

It's fun to search on the A-Z-B-Forums.
It's fun to search on the A-Z-B-Forums.

Young man, are you listening to me?
I said, young man, who do you want to be? (Danny Harriman, MD 14.1 2009!)
I said, young man, you can make your 9-ball dreams.
But you've got to know this one thing!

No man goes on the road all by himself. (Take a partner or backer)
I said, young man, put back your kamui tips back on the shelf,
And just go there, to the A.Z.B.Instructors Forum.
I'm sure they can help you today!

They'll cover everything that you need to enjoy (the game)
You can hang out with all the boys ...

repeat stanza
 
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He can squeal if you put pressure on him.

ctyhntr said:
Mike,

Welcome to the forum. Not wanting to sound like a campy village people song, but 18 months ago I came back into the sport just like you.

Things that helped me
Have a professional evaluate your stance, stroke and correct any bad habits you may have. If any pool instructors are offering clinics, go and attend. Scott Lee is very good, and I highly recommend you take his cue-tech class when he comes through your area.


AZB forums
Lots of useful information and advice, but don't get to obsessed. Can be a two edged sword if you spend more time reading the board than practicing.

Join a league
In house pool league, or APA. This gives you weekly competition, and you'll make some friends along the way.

Schedule practice and drill time.
Playing a friend in a poolhall while watching baseball/football over beer and wings isn't practice. Reading a chapter from Phil Capelle's books, Joe Tucker, or Ray martin and learning the lesson, such as learning the effects of spin on the 90 degree rule is quality time


Here is my rendition of THAT village people song. When its time to make the body gestures, substitute with flop, set, pause, and freeze.

Young man, there's no need to feel down.
I said, young man, pick your dufferin cue off the ground.
I said, young man, 'cause you're in a new game
There's no need to be unhappy.

Young man, there's an online forum that place you can go.
I said, young man, when you're short on your stroke
You can search there, and I'm sure you will find
Many comments on how to position your cue ball on a dime.

It's fun to search on the A-Z-B-Forums.
It's fun to search on the A-Z-B-Forums.

They have informative posting that you can enjoy,
You can tell BS hustle stories with all the boys ...

It's fun to search on the A-Z-B-Forums.
It's fun to search on the A-Z-B-Forums.

Young man, are you listening to me?
I said, young man, who do you want to be? (Danny Harriman, MD 14.1 2009!)
I said, young man, you can make your 9-ball dreams.
But you've got to know this one thing!

No man goes on the road all by himself. (Take a partner or backer)
I said, young man, put back your kamui tips back on the shelf,
And just go there, to the A.Z.B.Instructors Forum.
I'm sure they can help you today!

They'll cover everything that you need to enjoy (the game)
You can hang out with all the boys ...

repeat stanza
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That's real nice!

Now if we could just get Jay Helfert (The GINGERBREAD MAN) to sing those lyrics to Karaoke Village People music.

Those fast little legs of his would have him singing and dancing to this new tune in a heart beat. :thumbup:

I think the forum could put a little pressure on Jay and he would squeal to my delight.

JoeyA
 
Thanks Joey! I'll be down in your neck of the woods in a couple of days, working next week with folks in Baton Rouge, Thibedaux, Houma, Lafayette, Monroe, and Shreveport, before heading over to TX, for the following week. I do have some openings in my schedule, both in LA and TX. Anyone interested can PM me.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

JoeyA said:
This past weekend I heard from one of our South Louisiana players who mentioned to me that he had pool lessons from Scott Lee and he was extremely pleased with what he had learned, especially from the filming done on his stroke. He said he met Scott in Las Vegas and got far more than his money's worth.

JoeyA
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JoeyA said:
This past weekend I heard from one of our South Louisiana players who mentioned to me that he had pool lessons from Scott Lee and he was extremely pleased with what he had learned, especially from the filming done on his stroke. He said he met Scott in Las Vegas and got far more than his money's worth.

JoeyA
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I got a lesson from him when he was out in AZ a while back. I think I ripped him off. LOL. I got my money's worth and then some. :D:D:D:D

Thanks again Scott.

BVal
 
Learn to make all shots with center ball from high/middle & low first, then go from there.
 
JAW725 said:
Hello,

I would also start with solid instruction so you don't introduce bad habits into your form. I played for a solid two or three years before I received instruction and by that time I had some bad habits to iron out.
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Very good advice.
While there is no easy road to improvement, getting professional lessons at least makes sure you are on the right road!

Steve
 
Mike,

I have a large collection of online instructional videos here:


You can also find links to many more online instructional videos from others here:


I also have links to many useful instructional resources for learning and strengthening fundamentals here:


All of that should keep you busy for a while. You should also consider working with an experienced and qualified instructor. FYI, I have links to many well-known instructors here:


Regards,
Dave

mikenra@gmail.c said:
I am just getting back into pool after a 7-8 year layoff. I was never an awesome player, but I held my own and was happy with my game. I am trying to start from the beginning, attempting to master the raw fundamentals that I glanced over years ago. I am also interested in formal competition, which I have never done before.

Can anybody (or everybody lol) offer any advice and direction?

Greatly Appreciated

Mike V
Lords Valley (Milford/Hawley Area), PA
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BVal said:
I got a lesson from him when he was out in AZ a while back. I think I ripped him off. LOL. I got my money's worth and then some. :D:D:D:D

Thanks again Scott.

BVal
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Ohhhhhhh! So that's what everyone's not talking about.

There is an AZ Billiards BIG DISCOUNT that Scott gives to those in the know. OK, I got it. :D

JoeyA
 
Appreciation

Hey guys, this is mikenra@gmail.c (hated that user name, screwed up the registration)

Just wanted to say thanks for all the responses to my question, and I am acting on all the good advice.

Scott Lee approached me already about lessons, and I am definitely going to do it.

Some of the teaching materials I like the best, so far, is Mike Segals 3 DVD set, A Mind for Pool (book) and The Science of Pocket Billiards.

Any thoughts?:rolleyes:
 
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