How to Be More Accurate With Jacked-Up or Elevated-Cue Shots
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boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
Aim while up, always.
I like to keep a similar anchor/trigger point as I do while shooting a normal shot. For me, it's the third/ring finger. You will be more "choked up" on the cue but the balanced feeling in your grip hand should still be there. As straightline mentioned, you can practice stroke above the ball. The stroke should feel straight. It's a shorter stroke but the balance must feel right.
Once my tip is in place and I really check the tip at the CB address, I actually ignore the CB entirely and focus on the contact point on the OB. I will try to "burn a hole" in the OB and try to transfer the entire stroke/feel to that anchor/trigger finger On tricky shots in tight quarters, to avoid fouling I may focus on CB.
Jacked up shots, done properly, aren't just whacking balls. I play them mainly as full cue jump shots but the hand/eye connection is so important on these shots. They are like a chip shot in golf. Without sounding too woo woo I try to put my entire awareness in the contact point on the OB and the feeling in my ring finger. All that exists in the moment is the contact point and cue touching the ring finger. Ring finger is dumb, as in it can't steer anything like other fingers can. Another joint in the pendulum. But if you're thinking pendulums, you've already strayed too far into the weeds. Basically you want two points of contact on the cue, your grip hand (which is as steady and stable as you can manage) and your ring finger. It's almost all in the wrist. Short stroke it and really feel the shot. Be sure to follow through in a linear fashion, follow through will be shorter since you're jacked up, but try to follow through at least 1/2 a ball width. Don't poke it.
Don't strangle the cue either, just let its weight keep it stuck to your finger, it's all about proper balance. It will feel awkward at first but you can quickly get onto it. Be sure to feel the cue's feedback in your ring finger. It honestly tells you a lot.
I love the feel of these shots. Just let the cue float as lightly as you can and it will sing to you. It can also be quite demoralizing to the competition if you're playing an opponent who routinely leaves you with jacked up crap and you just pin them into the pocket pretty as a picture with shape.
I like to keep a similar anchor/trigger point as I do while shooting a normal shot. For me, it's the third/ring finger. You will be more "choked up" on the cue but the balanced feeling in your grip hand should still be there. As straightline mentioned, you can practice stroke above the ball. The stroke should feel straight. It's a shorter stroke but the balance must feel right.
Once my tip is in place and I really check the tip at the CB address, I actually ignore the CB entirely and focus on the contact point on the OB. I will try to "burn a hole" in the OB and try to transfer the entire stroke/feel to that anchor/trigger finger On tricky shots in tight quarters, to avoid fouling I may focus on CB.
Jacked up shots, done properly, aren't just whacking balls. I play them mainly as full cue jump shots but the hand/eye connection is so important on these shots. They are like a chip shot in golf. Without sounding too woo woo I try to put my entire awareness in the contact point on the OB and the feeling in my ring finger. All that exists in the moment is the contact point and cue touching the ring finger. Ring finger is dumb, as in it can't steer anything like other fingers can. Another joint in the pendulum. But if you're thinking pendulums, you've already strayed too far into the weeds. Basically you want two points of contact on the cue, your grip hand (which is as steady and stable as you can manage) and your ring finger. It's almost all in the wrist. Short stroke it and really feel the shot. Be sure to follow through in a linear fashion, follow through will be shorter since you're jacked up, but try to follow through at least 1/2 a ball width. Don't poke it.
Don't strangle the cue either, just let its weight keep it stuck to your finger, it's all about proper balance. It will feel awkward at first but you can quickly get onto it. Be sure to feel the cue's feedback in your ring finger. It honestly tells you a lot.
I love the feel of these shots. Just let the cue float as lightly as you can and it will sing to you. It can also be quite demoralizing to the competition if you're playing an opponent who routinely leaves you with jacked up crap and you just pin them into the pocket pretty as a picture with shape.
Masse' bridges with different angles/heights.
I prefer to develop a feel for the cue ball twisting/moving outwards.
I like seeing that occur to develop, a feel for the cb release moment of the slight masse'.
I prefer to develop a feel for the cue ball twisting/moving outwards.
I like seeing that occur to develop, a feel for the cb release moment of the slight masse'.
Is Inaccurate. My observation of snooker indicates otherwise.dr_dave said:
Along with Velocity and Vector.....then there's carry time. Right?
Nice Right GC.
Anywho.... ''I walk up to the cueing''.
I have my shot line fixed, commit 100%, visual results/feedback are instant.....
The seeing of the balls colliding, helps my other perspectives.
Anywho.... ''I walk up to the cueing''.
I have my shot line fixed, commit 100%, visual results/feedback are instant.....
The seeing of the balls colliding, helps my other perspectives.
Paul_#_
Well-known member
I presume that it is legal to use Counter-Weight by Accu-Stats. That extra weight on the shaft makes the cue stick so much more steady than having all the weight otherwise up in the air. It is embarrassing to use, however.
I don’t personally see a need for such a thing. Concerning legality, it might be considered “novel equipment,” which could be disallowed under WPA rules. But maybe it is fine since it could be treated just like removable weight bolts in a butt.
Gets to be gimmicky. There's no substitute for alignment and linear stroke.
Okay, I apreshiat your knowledge and contributed videos. So when my, well what I consider to be known knowledge 
is contrary to the words you print. I speak up in my Preach it thread.
is contrary to the words you print. I speak up in my Preach it thread.
Greg Cantrall said:
Dr. Dave’s medicine works.
Time is on my side. Well not this one. But
Put in the time then judge for yourself.
Here it is.
If You Practice with this kind of music for background.......you just might be from.......My Generation.
Goofed sorry.
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I take my usual aim and then cut the ball a little more than normal,there is a distortion of aim when jacked up.
Can't help myself. 
Take a look at the eye patterns.
Edit: oops wrong video maybe this works better.
Take a look at the eye patterns.
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Still yearning a reply.
There are lies, damn lies and statistics. Well numbers can be presented in a manner that is miss leading. Well like the lemmings?
maybe. Majority votes can be Wrong. The sooner one can admit error, the sooner we can heal....or improve. John Higgins is definitely a good example of what cueball at impact can produce. I am still unsure of Selby. How about you?
Here's a good study.
Edit: oops wrong link. Maybe this.
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