What did u think of me

robleyf7

robleyf7

AZB Horse 2016
Silver Member
ok this goes to the people that seen me shoot on stream

if u havent seen me shoot yet go to www.ustream.tv/channel/bigtruck an look for my name i got 3 streams of me shooting

what did u think of my shooting, did u see something i need to Improve

i know i got a disability but that doesent matter to me i wanna make my game better

so i wanna hear your thoughts an input on what u think i do right an wrong

thanks for your thoughts an inputs God Bless

Robley *AKA*The AZB Horse 2009*
 
Robley I only watched a little bit of you shooting:frown: I noticed a few things, Your safety play looked good, simple but effective. It seemed to me that you focused better on the difficult shots and not so focused on the easy ones. This is a problem for myself also. I couldn't help but notice your stroke, it looked great, long smooth and steady. Like I said I was not able to watch much If you are looking for help I would suggest really concentrating on the routine shots that you should be able to make blind folded. Nerves are what cause me to take certain shots for granted.
 
Cuebuddy said:
Robley I only watched a little bit of you shooting:frown: I noticed a few things, Your safety play looked good, simple but effective. It seemed to me that you focused better on the difficult shots and not so focused on the easy ones. This is a problem for myself also. I couldn't help but notice your stroke, it looked great, long smooth and steady. Like I said I was not able to watch much If you are looking for help I would suggest really concentrating on the routine shots that you should be able to make blind folded. Nerves are what cause me to take certain shots for granted.
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i agree i need to get some shot routine shots in my game

allso my shoulder is tohigh up an i.m to low on my cue an

i need to learn to properly approach my shots an not crowed the table so much
 
I really enjoyed watching you shoot the one match I got to see and you can play, after you get the 9 footer set up your game will get much better. I also think you had added pressure from all of AZ land closely watching and pulling for you. I hope to see your name in the pool mags as a winner real soon Robley, and if you need another stake someday call on us again.--Leonard
 
robleyf7 said:
ok this goes to the people that seen me shoot on stream

if u havent seen me shoot yet go to www.ustream.tv/channel/bigtruck an look for my name i got 3 streams of me shooting

what did u think of my shooting, did u see something i need to Improve

i know i got a disability but that doesent matter to me i wanna make my game better

so i wanna hear your thoughts an input on what u think i do right an wrong

thanks for your thoughts an inputs God Bless

Robley *AKA*The AZB Horse 2009*
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My first question is.....what is your disability.....and I have not watched yet, but I will
 
I don't see any disability, just a little bit of a waddle moving around the table. But nothing that would keep you from being the best player you can be. Aaron Aragon plays in a wheelchair and has won tournaments with all able bodied players. He has beaten top name players many times, including Earl.

I've seen players with one withered arm ("Little Hand"), and only one arm ("Morgan, The One Armed Bandit"), and with only two fingers and a thumb on one hand ("Three Fingered Ronnie"), and with one eye ("One Eyed Tony" and Kim Davenport) and I could go on and on. And I never saw any of these guys use their disability as an excuse. So just drop this from your conversation. You're upright and mobile and that's what matters. There was even a Balkline player many years ago (George Sutton) who only had stumps for arms that played with the best players in the world. Even Shane Van Boening has a severe disability that he never talks about. He told me once that it was harder to learn how to talk than it was to learn how to play pool.

Just remember this one piece of advice. Quiet your body when you get down to shoot. Be still and yet relaxed, with only your arm and eyeballs moving. Nothing moving but the correct parts. That's all for now. Play a lot of pool. You can't get too much practice. In fact when you practice until you get tired is when you will make the most improvements in your game. When you're tired, your body and mind finds ways to operate more efficiently. That equates to a better shooting technique. When you're are tired, you will unconsciously make minute adjustments to some part of your game (i.e. stance, stroke, bridge, aiming etc.), and often this very small adjustment will make you a little better player than you were before.

Good luck Robley. I'll see you at the U.S. Open. :wink:
 
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poolcuemaster said:
I really enjoyed watching you shoot the one match I got to see and you can play, after you get the 9 footer set up your game will get much better. I also think you had added pressure from all of AZ land closely watching and pulling for you. I hope to see your name in the pool mags as a winner real soon Robley, and if you need another stake someday call on us again.--Leonard
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Thanks i.m glad You Enjoyed watchin me shoot, an i can shoot a lil :P

yea hopefully i get a 9footer but if not its kool i.ll practice at the local bar on the bar boxs :D i.m not going to stop till i get as far as i can in life

an i really wasent nervous or had any pressure i was just shooting my game Honestly what i think it was is i was so hypped up to shoot that last match an come in fresh to day 2 of the tournament an when they said i had too play 1 more match it kinda thru me off a lil so thats why i shot good 1 match an 5 mins later i shot bad kinda but it happens

an as for me being in pool mag that would be a big complishment i think my next tournament will be White Diamonds i come close a few times i was 1 out the money twice but meh oh well i play so good there they got a great tournament an good tables but if i need help again i will be sure to ask yall
 
jay helfert said:
I don't see any disability, just a little bit of a waddle moving around the table. But nothing that would keep you from being the best player you can be. Aaron Aragon plays in a wheelchair and has won tournaments with all able bodied players. He has beaten top name players many times, including Earl.

I've seen players with one withered arm ("Little Hand"), and only one arm ("Morgan, The One Armed Bandit"), and with only two fingers and a thumb on one hand ("Three Fingered Ronnie"), and with one eye ("One Eyed Tony" and Kim Davenport) and I could go on and on. And I never saw any of these guys use their disability as an excuse. So just drop this from your conversation. You're upright and mobile and that's what matters. There was even a Balkline player many years ago (George Sutton) who only had stumps for arms that played with the best players in the world. Even Shane Van Boening has a severe disability that he never talks about. In fact, he told me once it was harder to learn how to talk than it was to learn how to play pool!

Just remember this one piece of advice. Quiet your body when you get down to shoot. Be still and yet relaxed, with only your arm and eyeballs moving. Nothing moving but those two parts. That's all for now. Play a lot of pool. You can't get too much practice. In fact when you practice until you get tired is when you will make the most improvements in your game. When you're tired, your body and mind finds ways to operate more efficiently. That equates to a better shooting technique. When you're are tired, you will unconsciously make minor adjustments to some part of your game (i.e. stance, stroke, bridge etc.), and often this very small adjustment will make you a little better player than you were before.
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wow Jay thanks for this post u gave me something to think about an do i will start practicing till i can.t think straight no more an i will keep everything still but my eyes an arm thanks
 
jay helfert said:
I don't see any disability, just a little bit of a waddle moving around the table. But nothing that would keep you from being the best player you can be. Aaron Aragon ("Ironsides") plays in a wheelchair and has won tournaments with all able bodied players. He has beaten top name players many times, including Earl.

I've seen players with one withered arm ("Little Hand"), and only one arm ("Morgan, The One Armed Bandit"), and with only two fingers and a thumb on one hand ("Three Fingered Ronnie"), and with one eye ("One Eyed Tony" and Kim Davenport) and I could go on and on. And I never saw any of these guys use their disability as an excuse. So just drop this from your conversation. You're upright and mobile and that's what matters. There was even a Balkline player many years ago (George Sutton) who only had stumps for arms that played with the best players in the world. Even Shane Van Boening has a severe disability that he never talks about. In fact, he told me once it was harder to learn how to talk than it was to learn how to play pool!

Just remember this one piece of advice. Quiet your body when you get down to shoot. Be still and yet relaxed, with only your arm and eyeballs moving. Nothing moving but those two parts. That's all for now. Play a lot of pool. You can't get too much practice. In fact when you practice until you get tired is when you will make the most improvements in your game. When you're tired, your body and mind finds ways to operate more efficiently. That equates to a better shooting technique. When you're are tired, you will unconsciously make minor adjustments to some part of your game (i.e. stance, stroke, bridge, aiming etc.), and often this very small adjustment will make you a little better player than you were before.

Okay, just one more thing. ALWAYS respect the game and honor it! And you must have fun doing it. When the day comes where you no longer enjoy playing pool, that's the day when you should quit - for a while or even forever.
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Great post!

I watched Scott Simonetti, an NY local who recently lost an arm and a leg, shoot LIGHTS OUT pool. What that man was doing was inspiring to me and should be to anyone. The only things that will hold you back Robley is what you choose to let hold you back. I watched you play and you shoot good. I like your attitude and wish more had it. A lot of people are 100% healthy and they find something to hold them back. But you have something that is beyond your control and you fight past it. Good for you.


A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
 
I'm not qualified to critique your game, Robley, but I sure wish I had your stroke.

Hang in there, buddy.

Howard
 
robleyf7 said:
wow Jay thanks for this post u gave me something to think about an do i will start practicing till i can.t think straight no more an i will keep everything still but my eyes an arm thanks
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Remember Robley, it's a quiet relaxation, not a rigid one. You want to be comfortable when you're down on the shot, not stiff. Now, there are shots that require extreme stretching and that can be uncomfortable. I know that. Practice Yoga techniques to learn how to better control your body and handle the awkward stances.

Tip number two - LEARN TO SHOOT LEFT HANDED! Practice 30 minutes a day, that's enough. This one thing alone will improve your game one full speed in a matter of months.
 
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robleyf7 said:
i have spina bifada
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OK, I watched a match you played.....so what, you have a little hobble...I dont think that should hurt you in any way....and in all honesty....if you get to playing really good, it could help you....people might feel sorry for you, and you come out blazing...I have seen it before.

Dont let a disability be an excuse for not being good....you have the talent...

I think you have a good game, to me though, you take some chances on shots that I would play safe on...everyone is different though. You have to feel comfortable at playing safe, so practice it. You can shoot.....so just practice practice practice...i dont see any problems whatsoever

Good Luck!

Shawn
 
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Do you have a direct link to your video? I can't seem to find your video. Do you go by Robley? Thx :confused:
 
You look like a normal dude to me. I'm no teacher or pro player as I'm still learning everytime I'm at the table but, your stroke, pause and follow through are beautiful. As Jay said, I met a guy in 99 on APA that has the withered hand (lil hand) with 3 fingers, our guy took him for granted and he ran all over our guy.:grin: I'm still friends with him to this day. I'm still working on the pause in my stroke. The only thing I saw that I USED to do alot was getting down on the shot and looking around for position on the next shot instead of doing so while I was standing up. Other than what everyone else said, you shoot awesome. Look me up when your in Myrtle Beach. Good luck. Ron :grin:
 
jay helfert said:
I don't see any disability, just a little bit of a waddle moving around the table. But nothing that would keep you from being the best player you can be. Aaron Aragon plays in a wheelchair and has won tournaments with all able bodied players. He has beaten top name players many times, including Earl.

I've seen players with one withered arm ("Little Hand"), and only one arm ("Morgan, The One Armed Bandit"), and with only two fingers and a thumb on one hand ("Three Fingered Ronnie"), and with one eye ("One Eyed Tony" and Kim Davenport) and I could go on and on. And I never saw any of these guys use their disability as an excuse. So just drop this from your conversation. You're upright and mobile and that's what matters. There was even a Balkline player many years ago (George Sutton) who only had stumps for arms that played with the best players in the world. Even Shane Van Boening has a severe disability that he never talks about. He told me once that it was harder to learn how to talk than it was to learn how to play pool.

Just remember this one piece of advice. Quiet your body when you get down to shoot. Be still and yet relaxed, with only your arm and eyeballs moving. Nothing moving but the correct parts. That's all for now. Play a lot of pool. You can't get too much practice. In fact when you practice until you get tired is when you will make the most improvements in your game. When you're tired, your body and mind finds ways to operate more efficiently. That equates to a better shooting technique. When you're are tired, you will unconsciously make minute adjustments to some part of your game (i.e. stance, stroke, bridge, aiming etc.), and often this very small adjustment will make you a little better player than you were before.

Good luck Robley. I'll see you at the U.S. Open. :wink:
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Jay

Do you remember a guy named (damn I'll butcher this) Bashar? I think he was from Philly? He played in tournaments with a glass eye as "Bashar" and gambled primarily with an eye patch as "Patch".

I once watched him (and 2 pimp backers) get tortured by Cornbread at the Capitol Cue Club in the 70s getting some kind of (not enough) spot. He had just finished playing in some tournament in the Cushion and Cue in Oak Park and started his session with Cornbread wearing his glass eye. 1/2 way through the session he went to the bathroom and came out wearing the patch. Cornbread drawled "come on over, I've been beating your brother all night and now its your turn".

Kevin
 
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