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travis13

travis13

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I have a friend that is attending a pool school this weekend in Ohio. Some people said he's crazy for spending that kind of money. I think it is a 3 day deal.

Here is my opinion and what I told him: I play golf alot and the first advice I give to people who are new to the game is to get lessons. Once you develop bad habits it is very hard to get over them, so you might as well start off fresh with the right fundamentals. I would think this would apply to pool as well.

Being new to pool myself, I am anxious to see how this goes for him as I am interested in attending one of these schools as well. Just looking for opinions on what you guys think about them.
 
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travis13 said:
I have a friend that is attending a pool school this weekend in Ohio. Some people said he's crazy for spending that kind of money. I think it is a 3 day deal.

Hear is my opinion and what I told him, and I have no idea what pool school does for you: I play golf alot and the first advice I give to people who are new to the game is to get lessons. Once you develop bad habits it is very hard to get over them, so you might as well start off fresh with the right fundamentals. I would think this would apply to pool as well.

Being new to pool myself, I am anxious to see how this goes for him as I am interested in attending one of these schools as well. Just looking for opinions on what you guys think about them.
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I think your friend made a smart choice. Very soon, all the people that said he was crazy for spending that kind of money will be racking for him.
 
I went to a pool school run by Randyg and Scott lee. I feel it was money well spent. I have never seen or heard of other teaching pros teaching what these guys taught during the three days.
They not only gave us a start on developing strong fundamentals, but they could justify everything they taught us.
Both instructors were very patient and enjoyed what they were doing.
 
I think it's very important to be shown the correct fundamentals and build on a solid foundation of knowledge.

Lessons are a good thing, you just have to be careful you are choosing a good teacher.;)
 
Hmmm

Yeah, the guys on the PGA are raking in millions because they learned how to golf by an instructor. And the MLB baseball players that can hit a ton, they have all had lessons at one time or another, and keep getting it all thru their careers. It can only elevate your game, and get you there a few years quicker in most cases.
 
I am constantly amazed when people suggest that pool school is too expensive. I know so many players who have $2000 worth of cues and cases and equipment they haul into the pool room, but cry about spending a few hundred dollars to learn how to use all that equipment properly!

I see you are in Tenn...not too far from the Carolinas (maybe). If you are interested in discussing pool school more, drop me an e-mail, or give me a call. My contact info is on my website found in my signature line.

Steve
 
money well spent... just like golf lessons, it will screw you up a little until you incorporate your learnings into your "new normal game" but in the long run it will help your game more than random play time ever would.
 
I'm a brand new player. I had a lesson with Scott Lee last Friday. I firmly believe that the time spent with Scott (Neil was there also and had a lot of great suggestions), was a good idea. I'm sure I could have discovered a fair number of the things Scott showed me over the course of time(months, years?) But within a single afternoon he was able to show me a fundamentally sound process, customized for me, that I can use to build upon.

Reading books, watching DVDs, listening to friends advice, great. Spending the time and money to have a professional spend time with you to show you a proven method customized to fit you, priceless!
 
Pool requires knowledge yr after yr after yr

I will vouch for Scott Lee and Randy g. - Jerry brieseth and others- learn from a teacher!!!!!!!! Theres the Pro's too . Earl Strikland is big on bridges and Johnny Archer is a stroke king. Its like work with continueing education(refreshers). Just don't make the mistake of eating the materials- read and rememberand Practice!! good luck your thinking on the correct lines. Mark
 
travis13...Have your friend give you a review of this school, after he returns, and you can post it here. I have my own ideas of what he'll have to say.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

travis13 said:
I have a friend that is attending a pool school this weekend in Ohio. Some people said he's crazy for spending that kind of money. I think it is a 3 day deal.

Here is my opinion and what I told him: I play golf alot and the first advice I give to people who are new to the game is to get lessons. Once you develop bad habits it is very hard to get over them, so you might as well start off fresh with the right fundamentals. I would think this would apply to pool as well.

Being new to pool myself, I am anxious to see how this goes for him as I am interested in attending one of these schools as well. Just looking for opinions on what you guys think about them.
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gunzby said:
Best billiards related money I have ever spent
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Only because you took what you learned, and put it to work in your own game!

It's important to note that it isn't going to happen in one weekend. Pool School is just the beginning. If you don't take what you learn, get to the table and work with it, you will be disappointed.

If you apply what you learn, the results can be quite impressive.

Steve
 
pooltchr said:
Only because you took what you learned, and put it to work in your own game!

It's important to note that it isn't going to happen in one weekend. Pool School is just the beginning. If you don't take what you learn, get to the table and work with it, you will be disappointed.

If you apply what you learn, the results can be quite impressive.

Steve
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Agreed 100%!

Knowing what to do is worthless unless you are willing to put in the time to integrate it into your own process. Anyone who promises instant results is selling snake oil.
 
travis13 said:
I play golf alot and the first advice I give to people who are new to the game is to get lessons.
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Do you advise your friends to take three full days of golf lessons over a long weekend, or do you advise your friends to take a series of lessons, one every week or two so they can get ongoing feedback as they progress?
 
MitchDAZB...Have you ever heard of multi-day golf clinics? Some of the best results come from this kind of "total immersion" learning. Don't knock it just because you have no experience with it. That said, some golf schools, like some pool schools, are better than others. It is up to the potential student to do their homework, before deciding on any kind of instruction.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

MitchDAZB said:
Do you advise your friends to take three full days of golf lessons over a long weekend, or do you advise your friends to take a series of lessons, one every week or two so they can get ongoing feedback as they progress?
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Although I never went to pool school, I've picked up tidbits from Scott and spent time with RandyG unofficially. I've learned a lot from each. Pool school is not a bad decision - that's for sure.
 
MitchDAZB said:
Do you advise your friends to take three full days of golf lessons over a long weekend, or do you advise your friends to take a series of lessons, one every week or two so they can get ongoing feedback as they progress?
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I know I am not travis13 but I always advise my friends to take lessons that will fit into their schedules and budget in whatever field they are interested in. The important part is to take lessons.
 
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