I suggest that before you claim to know what teachers are teaching, and then go writing articles that essentially do nothing but slam everyone else and praise yourself, that you first go find out first hand what others are actually teaching.
In my mind, what you did in that article was pretty low. Not to mention very self serving at the expense of others. And, complete hearsay and speculation with NO first hand knowledge. There's a name for those that try to build themselves up by tearing others down.
Thank you for your comments.
I have firsthand and secondhand experience with a great many top teachers, some of them corresponding with me quite frequently and now. I'm on the instructional staff for InsidePool also.
I did not "slam" other teachers, and used frequent disclaimers within both articles like this one below:
"And I'm reporting secondhand what [the student] says these instructors told or taught him. It might be considered rather unfair to criticize someone's teaching methods from just one secondhand comment (although I do know some of these teachers and their methods from past experience)."
And the second article, which it looks like you hadn't read (I'm not accusing you here, just commenting, Neil) had this disclaimer, for one:
"And certainly, it's possible with all the fine teachers Bill worked with in the past that he did not comprehend what was shared with him and that I was simply bringing him instruction he'd had before to a different light."
I also withheld names, but it is my hope that some of these teachers will read the comments and recognize their shortcomings.
Our whole sport could stand a refinement in teaching, me included. Because of abuse on the forums like this one (not referring to your comments above, Neil) most teachers won't even demonstrate aim methods and systems. How bizarre is that?
I myself have been criticized, fairly and unfairly, and it comes with the territory. It has to do with being a leader--expect criticism.
I'll also say here on the AZ Forum that I'm aware as many of the readers are that the comments about the teachers are spot on--and in my case, from firsthand, not secondhand experience. Many of these folks have websites, books and DVDs besides--it's all [not] there.
Note also how this thread comments on how some top players are not good teachers and vice versa. It just goes with the territory.
And did you notice that my student spent umpteen thousands of dollars to meet with hall-of-fame players and top teachers and was still missing shots to one direction? One fellow had him making a stroke and alignment change for six months that did not one thing to help his pocketing ability. This sort of thing is not a rarity in pool teaching at all.
Thank you.
That said, if you can consistently find center pocket you give yourself maximum wiggle room for the additive stuff.
i will give my opinion and back anything up with a video if need be and thats it
