how important is it to use one's own cue when getting a lesson?

[evergruven]

/a cue one is already comfortable with
traveling this summer, not for pool reasons but am interested in trying to get a lesson while I'm away
curious (obv) what you all think?

 

[Zerksies]

You're playing on unfamillar gear your body is going to adjust to that

 

[FranCrimi]

It depends on a lot of things, like how far apart the lesson cue is from your cue and how long it would take for you to adjust to that cue. How is an instructor supposed to help you if your missed shots may be due to the shaft deflection that you're not used to?

 

[Bob Jewett]

It depends a lot on what you are working on. As Fran mentioned, if that is sidespin shots, the cue can make a large difference. If you are working on straight stroking through the center of the ball, not so much. Even with sidespin, if you are just starting to learn it, a house cue may be fine.

 

[Texas Carom Club]

It matters as much or little as you think

 

[Bob Jewett]

It matters as much or little as you think

Nope. It can make a large difference, depending. Or none at all.

 

[Texas Carom Club]

Nope. It can make a large difference, depending. Or none at all.

exactly
if you make it a big deal it will be
if you dont sweat every atom, you can learn

 

[GoldCrown]

Does a player shoot more consistently using the same cue .. maintain table speed. I do. Myself.. I like to do in practice what I do in the game

 

[evergruven]

Does a player shoot more consistently using the same cue .. maintain table speed. I do. Myself.. I like to do in practice what I do in the game

hey GC, I tend to agree- just not practical for me to bring pool stuff with me on the road

 

[GoldCrown]

hey GC, I tend to agree- just not practical for me to bring pool stuff with me on the road

I answered too fast. You can use any cue for a lesson… you’ll be ok. You’ll have the drills to work with/practice when you return.

 

[Bob Jewett]

... You can use any cue for a lesson… you’ll be ok. You’ll have the drills to work with/practice when you return.

I think this is the right answer. If the lesson is mostly transfer of knowledge -- and I think most lessons should be -- nearly any house cue will be fine. Practicing touchy shots -- like with spin -- are best done with your playing cue.

 

[GoldCrown]

I think this is the right answer. If the lesson is mostly transfer of knowledge -- and I think most lessons should be -- nearly any house cue will be fine. Practicing touchy shots -- like with spin -- are best done with your playing cue.

What is your specialty? Or should I ask what do you like to teach? Stroke Mechanics or Strategies/table play. Thanks.

 

[Bob Jewett]

What is your specialty? Or should I ask what do you like to teach? Stroke Mechanics or Strategies/table play. Thanks.

The vast majority of students looking for lessons don't have the tools (shots) to plan patterns. Work on pattern play usually quickly turns into working on basic shots, like the ones in the Wagon Wheel drill or drawing two rails out of a corner. I like to work through patterns, but with the basics it's much easier to see immediate improvement which is nice for everybody.

 

[GoldCrown]

The vast majority of students looking for lessons don't have the tools (shots) to plan patterns. Work on pattern play usually quickly turns into working on basic shots, like the ones in the Wagon Wheel drill or drawing two rails out of a corner. I like to work through patterns, but with the basics it's much easier to see immediate improvement which is nice for everybody.

The best part of my pool life was getting acquainted with a stroke instructor that eventually led to learning 1p from a 1p instructor. You guys are the best. Lost without you.