Question about elevated elbow and follow through.

Pete

Pete

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Hi guys,

So I have been playing around with something via a DVD I have. So I have noticed that when I have my elbow elevated slightly, I can really follow through (and seem more accurate, and get easier action). It allows me to do a full follow through with far more ease.

Is this something that others do that I haven't noticed over the years?

Any thoughts???

Thanks,
Pete
 
Everyone's body is different and the stance will change even amongst the best in the world. If what you are doing is comfortable, allows you to stay down, allows you the freedom to execute a straight and if needed a powerfull stroke without unwanted movement, and aligns you to the line of the shot. Then I'd say stick with it.
 
I couldn't agree more.............

(((Satori))) said:
Everyone's body is different and the stance will change even amongst the best in the world. If what you are doing is comfortable, allows you to stay down, allows you the freedom to execute a straight and if needed a powerfull stroke without unwanted movement, and aligns you to the line of the shot. Then I'd say stick with it.
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Tall players, Skinny players, short players or heavy.

All need to stand how they can stand to have their body in the right position.

A player that gets his chin on the stick has very different mechanics when it comes to the stroke. just some things you can't do well from each position.

And some things you can do very well.
 
Pete said:
Hi guys,

So I have been playing around with something via a DVD I have. So I have noticed that when I have my elbow elevated slightly, I can really follow through (and seem more accurate, and get easier action). It allows me to do a full follow through with far more ease.

Is this something that others do that I haven't noticed over the years?

Any thoughts???

Thanks,
Pete
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Watch Johhny Archer.
 
In my own experience, a higher elbow position results in less elbow drop and allows me to complete the stroke more on the intended line...that is to say: where I was practice stroking. When I get too much elbow drop, the back hand drops, the cue tip rises, & it ends up off the intended line. Draw becomes just below center, center ball becomes a little follow, and follow becomes more follow.

I think this higher elbow position results in less elbow drop due to putting a little tension in the shoulder muscles (which help it get there, right?). Once they are in tension, they don't want to move so the elbow stays higher, longer.

BTW, when I had a lower elbow position, it was common for me to practice stroke into the felt when I wanted major draw. I subconsciously knew my tip would rise and strike the CB low...awful huh? I never knew exactly where I was gonna hit the CB (at least on the vertical axis). Now I place the tip & that's where I hit.
 
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What exactly do you mean by an elevated elbow? Are you saying that you have raised the butt end of the cue by raising your hand & created a more decending approach into the cue ball?

Whatever you are doing, if it is working better for you then it's all good for you & I would keep doing it for as long as it lasts.

Regards &
 
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mosconiac said:
In my own experience, a higher elbow position results in less elbow drop and allows me to complete the stroke more on the intended line...that is to say: where I was practice stroking. When I get too much elbow drop, the back hand drops, the cue tip rises, & it ends up off the intended line. Draw becomes just below center, center ball becomes a little follow, and follow becomes more follow.

I think this higher elbow position results in less elbow drop due to putting a little tension in the shoulder muscles (which help it get there, right?). Once they are in tension, they don't want to move so the elbow stays higher, longer.

BTW, when I had a lower elbow position, it was common for me to practice stroke into the felt when I wanted major draw. I subconsciously knew my tip would rise and strike the CB low...awful huh? I never knew exactly where I was gonna hit the CB (at least on the vertical axis). Now I place the tip & that's where I hit.
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I think more people should re-read your post a few times and try it at the table. Your post make sense to me.
 
Get Lee Bretts DVD. He illustrates the elevated elbow and follow thru.

Great DVD.


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TheBook said:
Get Lee Bretts DVD. He illustrates the elevated elbow and follow thru.

Great DVD.


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That's the DVD I mentioned and what I mean. It seems that with the elbow slightly elivated (raising the butt slightly in the process. It give easier follow through and less feeling of dropping the elbow (just letting it pull through if that makes any sense). The only problem is when I do follow and when I draw not addressing the cue ball so low (as the tip doesn't seem to raise up at all with the swing (as with my level cue stroke).

Once again, thanks to all who have seen this and moreso to those who took/take the time to reply.

Pete
 
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