MY CTE PRO One Footwork (re post due to images)

gazman100 said:
As someone with a snooker stance like myself I found it very very difficult to do a foot shuffle and move into a shot.
I tried and tried many times however I've gone back to the strong snooker stance and now the process is much easier for me.
What I've learned to do is move into a shot either left or right while using a snooker stance.
It took many months to work through it but I'm finally there.
I can at last move into pro one Cte, with a snooker stance which is strong, giving me the foundation for a clean stroke.
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YES, I did a YouTube video in part concerning a snooker type stance .

CTE PRO ONE is visually quite different at first.

Also, Stance at ball address can be different at first BUT once the the visuals and sweeps are learned...feet work concerns about falling into full stance will be a thing of the past. It will all become natural.

Stan Shuffett
 
Stan, any possibility to incorporate Pro1 with snooker stance AND snooker "step in" into the shot?

That would be great.

stan shuffett said:
YES, I did a YouTube video in part concerning a snooker type stance .

CTE PRO ONE is visually quite different at first.

Also, Stance at ball address can be different at first BUT once the the visuals and sweeps are learned...feet work concerns about falling into full stance will be a thing of the past. It will all become natural. No target shooting.

Stan Shuffett
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Mirza said:
Stan, any possibility to incorporate Pro1 with snooker stance AND snooker "step in" into the shot?

That would be great.
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There is a YouTube video that I did that shows left and right right sweeps with a snooker type stance.

During a session with Allison Fisher she was able to incorporate the snooker step into her routine and use the CTE visuals quite effectively.

Example: for a straight in shot, Allison would view the shot line. Then she would take a step with her right leg/foot less than an inch back to her left and then lock onto the visuals. She commented that after losing the shot line she liked the objectivity and consistency of seeing the 15 degree perception (A and CTE). The right sweep was easy for her as she was already doing it.


Stan Shuffett
 
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Yeah I know, I saw it, but how would you incorporate it with a snooker style "step in", when you're a few steps back and stepping into the shot like they do, is that possible to do?


stan shuffett said:
There is a YouTube video that I did that shows left and right right sweeps with a snooker type stance.

Stan Shuffett
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Mirza said:
Yeah I know, I saw it, but how would you incorporate it with a snooker style "step in", when you're a few steps back and stepping into the shot like they do, is that possible to do?
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See my post. I added my response there.

Stan Shuffett
 
Snooker......

based on stan's video (Visual Sweep Contrast)
I saw him step his backfoot(right) forward and then widen his left coz he's right handed..

I had a chance to play pool with snooker players here in Saudi Arabia.. and it's true they align near the shotline and then move there backfoot(right) forward possibly (+ or - 1 inch) to the shot line and then widen their opposite foot..

sometimes I only try snooker style with right sweep....

It's almost the same as my version 1 of right sweep.. the only difference is that my right foot steps forward straight near the shotline (not slant) and then widens my left.

I don't know it works for me...


ADDED: In my opinion in order for us to do sweeps using snooker style I think we should do the following

1) Play pool with snooker player
2) Analyse how the approach the shot..
3) DISREGARD CTE, or any aiming system, DISREGARD pocketing balls just practice snooker style movement.
4) once we have the hang of snooker style movement we can then tweak, analyse and incorporate it with CTE pro one... or any aiming system (just to be fair lol)
 
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Se7en6ix said:
Snooker......

ADDED: In my opinion in order for us to do sweeps using snooker style I think we should do the following

1) Play pool with snooker player
2) Analyse how the approach the shot..
3) DISREGARD CTE, or any aiming system, DISREGARD pocketing balls just practice snooker style movement.
4) once we have the hang of snooker style movement we can then tweak, analyse and incorporate it with CTE pro one... or any aiming system (just to be fair lol)
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This thread is getting slightly on the wrong track.
To move into CTE Pro One simply move in and stand the way Stan has shown in his support videos and "The final chapter" DVD.
Stans feet shuffle technique is perfect for Pro one and is easy to do.

Then after your comfortable with the entire process you can then incorporate a snooker stance into Pro One if that's the final stance your used to or prefer.

With a snooker stance I simply step slightly left or right of the shot line, maintain that visual, and then settle into a snooker stance and sweep into centre cue ball.
The idea of disregarding CTE or any other aiming system because of a stance is totally incorrect.
Remembering that this is a visual system.
Have fun.
Cheers:)
 
gazman100 said:
This thread is getting slightly on the wrong track.
To move into CTE Pro One simply move in and stand the way Stan has shown in his support videos and "The final chapter" DVD.
Stans feet shuffle technique is perfect for Pro one and is easy to do.

Then after your comfortable with the entire process you can then incorporate a snooker stance into Pro One if that's the final stance your used to or prefer.

With a snooker stance I simply step slightly left or right of the shot line, maintain that visual, and then settle into a snooker stance and sweep into centre cue ball.
The idea of disregarding CTE or any other aiming system because of a stance is totally incorrect.
Remembering that this is a visual system.
Have fun.
Cheers:)
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Sir, I never intend to disregard CTE or any Other aiming System.
The feetwork or snooker stance that I posted is a product of my experience which definitely means it's NOT the standard or the best way to follow..

but then again.. thanks for the response.... I believe it won't go off track anymore...
cheers :smile:
 
Every time i start thinking about footwork is when I start missing. You should not be trying to repeat your pivot by using footwork or body movement. You lock your eyes in and let your body go to wherever feels natural.

It helps me to put a piece of 1" masking tape on the table and place the cue ball directly in the middle of the tape. Much like Stan does on his youtube video regarding pivots. I then perform a Pro1 left and right pivot 10 to 20 times. Then I hit some balls - repeat. This is part of my practice routine.

This exercise helps to groove you into your pivot and resulting stance. Note I said the resulting stance. Your stance is a byproduct of simply letting your eyes lead you to the shot and your body falls into what feels natural.

Of course you will find yourself using the same stance over and over since it is the byproduct of a perfect Pro1 pivot. As your pivot is refined your stance becomes consistent. Therefore it is tempting and at times subconscious to let your body drive the pivot instead of your vision.

Your vision is the train engine - it drives the pivot and the body is a train car that simply follows along wherever the engine leads.

If you pivot relying on your body you are defeating the simplicity of the system. Eyes lead... body follows. (repeat one million times)
 
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bigshooter said:
Every time i start thinking about footwork is when I start missing. You should not be trying to repeat your pivot by using footwork or body movement. You lock your eyes in and let your body go to wherever feels natural.

It helps me to put a piece of 1" masking tape on the table and place the cue ball directly in the middle of the tape. Much like Stan does on his youtube video regarding pivots. I then perform a Pro1 left and right pivot 10 to 20 times. Then I hit some balls - repeat. This is part of my practice routine.

This exercise helps to groove you into your pivot and resulting stance. Note I said the resulting stance. Your stance is a byproduct of simply letting your eyes lead you to the shot and your body falls into what feels natural.

Of course you will find yourself using the same stance over and over since it is the byproduct of a perfect Pro1 pivot. As your pivot is refined your stance becomes consistent. Therefore it is tempting and at times subconscious to let your body drive the pivot instead of your vision.

Your vision is the train engine - it drives the pivot and the body is a train car that simply follows along wherever the engine leads.

If you pivot relying on your body you are defeating the simplicity of the system. Eyes lead... body follows. (repeat one million times)
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Oh I see... now I know the reason why sometimes I miss a fairly easy long shots

Thanks :D
 
Se7en6ix said:
Oh I see... now I know the reason why sometimes I miss a fairly easy long shots

Thanks :D
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When pivoting shorten up your bridge a bit and focus on cuing through center CB. Like a short stroke with a good long follow through, firm but not hard.

You may be swerving your cue a little off center CB. If you are center pocketing balls for shorter shots then long shots should be falling. There is no difference in pivot for short verses long. Probably a matter of mechanics during the shot.
 
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Sorry for bringing this thread again. Could someone, or Stan, please post the youtube link of the snooker stance and CTE pro one? Thanks for your time
 
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