Why You Miss

You know, every time I see a post by you I end up singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" and getting an ear worm with it for the rest of the day. :thumbup:
 
The reason we miss is because we've hit the ball in the wrong place with the cue ball. Good Lord, it can't get any more simple than that.
The real question is: How do we hit it in the right place? :smile:
 
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Tramp Steamer said:
The reason we miss is because we've hit the ball in the wrong place with the cue ball. Good Lord, it can't get any more simple than that.
The real question is: How do we make a ball? :smile:
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Pretty simple.
If you post that in the aiming forum you will get 100 replies as to why you are wrong.
I don't go to that forum. They try to make an easy simple game too complicated.
 
measureman said:
Pretty simple.
If you post that in the aiming forum you will get 100 replies as to why you are wrong.
I don't go to that forum. They try to make an easy simple game too complicated.
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Ain't it the truth.
How's it going, measure, my friend? It's a slow day here. :smile:
 
Scaramouche said:
Yes, I know this is a pool forum and this video has 22 balls :D

Five Golden Rules
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tic1asGEUkw

Bonus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFQ8AOLGFxE
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The Bonus video states the stance is not as important as a non-head movement. I'll agree up to a point.
I think the stance should include a locked rear leg. In other words, the rear knee must not bend forward.
If the rearward knee is allowed to bend.. even slightly.. the chances of upper body movement increases.

Again IMO
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Ralph Kramden said:
The Bonus video states the stance is not as important as a non-head movement. I'll agree up to a point.
I think the stance should include a locked rear leg. In other words, the rear knee must not bend forward.
If the rearward knee is allowed to bend.. even slightly.. the chances of upper body movement increases.

Again IMO
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Actually what he says is that stance is not as important as head and upper body POSITION.

Think about it... when you have a long shot that you must stretch for instance... your head position and the angle of your upper body is still important while you can change your feet stance and you will still line up comfortably to the shot.
 
Tramp Steamer said:
The reason we miss is because we've hit the ball in the wrong place with the cue ball. Good Lord, it can't get any more simple than that.
The real question is: How do we make a ball? :smile:
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We pick it up and place it in the pocket. :thumbup:
 
(((Satori))) said:
Actually what he says is that stance is not as important as head and upper body POSITION.

Think about it... when you have a long shot that you must stretch for instance... your head position and the angle of your upper body is still important while you can change your feet stance and you will still line up comfortably to the shot.
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Perhaps for a shot or two, but not for every shot. If you work against your body by standing in a way that fights your natural anatomy, you are going to cause fatigue in your muscles, put unwanted pressure on your skeleton and your nervous system, and drain your energy, as your body fights to stay in that position --- And if you do it long enough, you could wind up with things like tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis, etc.
 
(((Satori))) said:
Actually what he says is that stance is not as important as head and upper body POSITION.

Think about it... when you have a long shot that you must stretch for instance... your head position and the angle of your upper body is still important while you can change your feet stance and you will still line up comfortably to the shot.
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Agreed... However if your legs aren't solid after your aligned to the shot, your body POSITION can change slightly... and slightly is all to takes to miss.
If the shot is such that it requires you to stretch, a locked rear leg is not quite as important as your entire body would be supported by your bridge arm.

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FranCrimi said:
Perhaps for a shot or two, but not for every shot. If you work against your body by standing in a way that fights your natural anatomy, you are going to cause fatigue in your muscles, put unwanted pressure on your skeleton and your nervous system, and drain your energy, as your body fights to stay in that position --- And if you do it long enough, you could wind up with things like tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis, etc.
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I don't think he is advising anyone to stand against their bodies natural anatomy.


In fact a lot of times it is more comfortable to adjust your stance for particular shots but your head and upper body positions have a lot less leeway don't you agree?
 
Well..,

FranCrimi said:
Perhaps for a shot or two, but not for every shot. If you work against your body by standing in a way that fights your natural anatomy, you are going to cause fatigue in your muscles, put unwanted pressure on your skeleton and your nervous system, and drain your energy, as your body fights to stay in that position --- And if you do it long enough, you could wind up with things like tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis, etc.
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With so many styles amongst high level players it seems that the Most common thread is striking the cue ball "properly". I still body is best, but there are some players that have a slight movement and play top shelf.

Stance has got to be secondary to the result, if you can strike the cue ball as intended, with the desired result, your stance is more then likely good.
 
measureman said:
Pretty simple.
If you post that in the aiming forum you will get 100 replies as to why you are wrong.
I don't go to that forum. They try to make an easy simple game too complicated.
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Here's a link to a video I've never seen discussed here before. This guy reputedly hits 'em pretty good, concentrating mostly on stance, grip pressure, stroke, and how he hits through the white ball. He never once mentioned the importance of aiming the shot, never mind how it should be done. He must be using a top secret aiming system he isn't ready to share with the world.;)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHeeJy_SJFw
 
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