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Gio Sr.

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I'm 62 and pretty much starting out. I was just knocking balls around for a couple of years. I took a two year break and I'm starting back up again. I play with the guys at my "senior" subdivision here in Ocean County. I shoot daily for free. I'm getting help from a few of the guys.

My question is how can I get some really basic help with stance, stroke, and aim?

I'm a big guy with very poor flexibility from old injuries. I can't fold in half like I see the young guys in the videos.

Thanks
 
Have you looked at the extensive video library (Viedeos button on the tool bar) here? There is an instructional section with several videos covering basic fundamentals. These forums are chock full of helpful information.

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DelaWho??? said:
Have you looked at the extensive video library (Viedeos button on the tool bar) here? There is an instructional section with several videos covering basic fundamentals. These forums are chock full of helpful information.

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I'm here less than a week. I never noticed that. Thanks. :thumbup:
 
Gio Sr. said:
I'm here less than a week. I never noticed that. Thanks. :thumbup:
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They helped me a lot. Poster DrDave has a web site with a huge video library. I found it the first time doing a search on "physics of pool". It's a colorado university web site or something like that. Dr Dave has several videos posted in the video section here, many of them mention his website address.

Glad I could help


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Lou...You might also consider getting a lesson with a qualified instructor (one who uses video analysis). As far as your stance goes, you are not required to bend over low over the cuestick (like you see some players doing). Many of the old style pro players had a very upright stance. The real key is to keep the cuestick as level as reasonable for the shot...and then have an accurate and repeatable process, to set up and deliver the cuestick.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Gio Sr. said:
I'm 62 and pretty much starting out. I was just knocking balls around for a couple of years. I took a two year break and I'm starting back up again. I play with the guys at my "senior" subdivision here in Ocean County. I shoot daily for free. I'm getting help from a few of the guys.

My question is how can I get some really basic help with stance, stroke, and aim?

I'm a big guy with very poor flexibility from old injuries. I can't fold in half like I see the young guys in the videos.

Thanks
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Scott Lee said:
Lou...You might also consider getting a lesson with a qualified instructor (one who uses video analysis). As far as your stance goes, you are not required to bend over low over the cuestick (like you see some players doing). Many of the old style pro players had a very upright stance. The real key is to keep the cuestick as level as reasonable for the shot...and then have an accurate and repeatable process, to set up and deliver the cuestick.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
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Thanks Scott.

I just got back from my daily game of straight pool. We play partners.

Before I left I did find a video on the list, a young couple. It was about stance. The women had the flexibility of a yoga instructor, but I manage to pull enough out of it to practice before the game. It did give me some things to work with as I played.

The accurate repeatable process is my goal for now.
 
I am also trying to get lower by spreading my feet apart and bending my knees a little.
 
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Gio Sr. said:
I'm 62 and pretty much starting out. I was just knocking balls around for a couple of years. I took a two year break and I'm starting back up again. I play with the guys at my "senior" subdivision here in Ocean County. I shoot daily for free. I'm getting help from a few of the guys.

My question is how can I get some really basic help with stance, stroke, and aim?

I'm a big guy with very poor flexibility from old injuries. I can't fold in half like I see the young guys in the videos.

Thanks
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I started later than you.

A good instructor will drastically reduce your learning curve.

Strengthen your back with seated rows, deadlifts...

Strong abs also help the back- rope crunches for uppers, dumbell laterals for oblgues, & Roman Chair for lower abs.

Ironmind.com has a kit to relieve arthritis in the hands.

Stretch!
 
berlowmj2 said:
I started later than you.

A good instructor will drastically reduce your learning curve.

Strengthen your back with seated rows, deadlifts...

Strong abs also help the back- rope crunches for uppers, dumbell laterals for oblgues, & Roman Chair for lower abs.

Ironmind.com has a kit to relieve arthritis in the hands.

Stretch!
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I know, I know :grin:

Some one said " whenever I feel the need to exercise, I lay down til it passes"
 
Gio Sr. said:
I'm a big guy with very poor flexibility from old injuries. I can't fold in half like I see the young guys in the videos.Thanks
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Same here - I'm 61, 6' and 220 lbs. I envy these guys I see shooting with their chins almost touching the sticks. No way I can do that. Maybe a few months of careful stretching exercises. I know I can play pretty well as it is, but I could play better if I could get down lower, especially on those long, cross-table shots.
 
Ruark...Getting down low over the cue is not a requirement for good play. Keeping the cuestick as level as reasonable, for the shot, is! Stand how you are comfortable, balanced and sturdy, and then lower the back of the cue so that's level with the table. Many players have back issues, or even "see" the line of the shot better from higher above the cue. The "chin on the cue" is just one way to play!

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Ruark said:
Same here - I'm 61, 6' and 220 lbs. I envy these guys I see shooting with their chins almost touching the sticks. No way I can do that. Maybe a few months of careful stretching exercises. I know I can play pretty well as it is, but I could play better if I could get down lower, especially on those long, cross-table shots.
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