Instructor help please

[Jummy2BallRunou]

Just got a new cue and having trouble making some simpler shots I used to have no trouble with. I am sure it's just a matter of getting used to the cue.

Anyone know a couple of sure fire ball pocketing drills I can use to accelerate the process?

Thanks in advance,
Jummy

 

[Neil]

It probably deflects more or less than what you are used to. Try staying more to center cb.

 

[Donny Lutz]

Cue?

Just got a new cue and having trouble making some simpler shots I used to have no trouble with. I am sure it's just a matter of getting used to the cue.

Anyone know a couple of sure fire ball pocketing drills I can use to accelerate the process?

Thanks in advance,
Jummy

Unless your new cue is dramatically different from your previous cue, the problem is likely in your delivery system, which may be influenced by the psychological effect of changing cues.

You may need to go back to basics, and remember that everything is best learned in increments...easy to more difficult, softer to harder, close to farther, etc.

There are literally thousands of "drills". The problem with most players is that they may know the value of drills, but don't actually do them. Or don't do them seriously.

There's no magic drill. Whatever the drill, do it with patience, focus and a purpose.

 

[FranCrimi]

Just got a new cue and having trouble making some simpler shots I used to have no trouble with. I am sure it's just a matter of getting used to the cue.

Anyone know a couple of sure fire ball pocketing drills I can use to accelerate the process?

Thanks in advance,
Jummy

I'm curious about what should cause such a difference. What cue did you used to play with and what is your new cue?

 

[Scott Lee]

I agree with Donny 100%. There is no drill that will magically cause you to become comfortable with a different cue. That said, once you "own your stroke", you can swap from cue to cue with very little difference in perceptable playability. The OP might want to invest in a good video analysis of his process, to see if his perception of what he's doing is actually close to what we define as an accurate and repeatable setup and delivery system.

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com

Unless your new cue is dramatically different from your previous cue, the problem is likely in your delivery system, which may be influenced by the psychological effect of changing cues.

You may need to go back to basics, and remember that everything is best learned in increments...easy to more difficult, softer to harder, close to farther, etc.

There are literally thousands of "drills". The problem with most players is that they may know the value of drills, but don't actually do them. Or don't do them seriously.

There's no magic drill. Whatever the drill, do it with patience, focus and a purpose.