Meet My Coaches

[jjohnson]

My video camera shows me everything I do wrong.
It's up to me to correct it.

My voice recorder records all my thoughts and ideas about my game in real time.
So as I don't forget anything important.

I don't need a real live person to show and tell me these things.
There are plenty of books and instructional videos available.
And I can see exactly how it's done watching YouTube videos of the greatest players of all time.
Not to mention the great commentators from Accu-Stats.

Of course, there are many techniques and nuances that can make or break your game.
If a coach knows of them, perhaps they will share that knowledge.

But this is really good for now and just fine for me.
In about another week I'll post another mini-demo and we can all see my progress.

Until then...

 

[bbb]

My video camera shows me everything I do wrong.
It's up to me to correct it.

My voice recorder records all my thoughts and ideas about my game in real time.
So as I don't forget anything important.

I don't need a real live person to show and tell me these things.
There are plenty of books and instructional videos available.
And I can see exactly how it's done watching YouTube videos of the greatest players of all time.
Not to mention the great commentators from Accu-Stats.

Of course, there are many techniques and nuances that can make or break your game.
If a coach knows of them, perhaps they will share that knowledge.

But this is really good for now and just fine for me.
In about another week I'll post another mini-demo and we can all see my progress.

Until then...

you may not be seeing all there is to see
thats why another set of educated eyes is useful
jmho

 

[mikemosconi]

I use video all the time to make sure that I am continuing to stay on the right path and to also see what I am still lacking in proper mechanics, timing, etc. As someone mentioned, you also need to know what to look for in your approach to a shot and your resulting stroke. - yes, some books and the internet are very helpful along those lines; but, no doubt, the very best pool stroke trainers would be a valuable asset in conjunction with your video reviews.

 

[BilliardsAbout]

My video camera shows me everything I do wrong.
It's up to me to correct it.

My voice recorder records all my thoughts and ideas about my game in real time.
So as I don't forget anything important.

I don't need a real live person to show and tell me these things.
There are plenty of books and instructional videos available.
And I can see exactly how it's done watching YouTube videos of the greatest players of all time.
Not to mention the great commentators from Accu-Stats.

Of course, there are many techniques and nuances that can make or break your game.
If a coach knows of them, perhaps they will share that knowledge.

But this is really good for now and just fine for me.
In about another week I'll post another mini-demo and we can all see my progress.

Until then...

No offense meant, but you need live instruction to improve faster. I have pros and teachers comment on my game, and I do the same for theirs. Tiger Woods has a coach(es), and I’ve put pool pros into testing systems and stroke machines.

 

[dtroup64]

No offense meant, but you need live instruction to improve faster. I have pros and teachers comment on my game, and I do the same for theirs. Tiger Woods has a coach(es), and I’ve put pool pros into testing systems and stroke machines.

Are there any instructors that you would recommend who would coach based on video recordings?

 

[GoldCrown]

My video camera shows me everything I do wrong.
It's up to me to correct it.

My voice recorder records all my thoughts and ideas about my game in real time.
So as I don't forget anything important.

I don't need a real live person to show and tell me these things.
There are plenty of books and instructional videos available.
And I can see exactly how it's done watching YouTube videos of the greatest players of all time.
Not to mention the great commentators from Accu-Stats.

Of course, there are many techniques and nuances that can make or break your game.
If a coach knows of them, perhaps they will share that knowledge.

But this is really good for now and just fine for me.
In about another week I'll post another mini-demo and we can all see my progress.

Until then...

As I reviewed a recorded session ...I saw myself rushing the stroke. Was not holding the backswing. Managing the table was different story. I recored various lessons I took and a few games. Damn I need help

 

[gregcantrall]

Well thanks for the reminder, I have a DVD around here somewhere from a 1st place finish. Yeah that figures to be my best form. So see if and where I have changed might be interesting as it's over 10 years old.

 

[gregcantrall]

My largest gain over the shortest time came with $20/hrs paid lessons. One a week with 1 hour per day practice. And NO Gambling for 6 weeks.
Started with The Basics and stance was first.Well after survey. Develop a personal dance but the style that optimized gravity has a longer shelf life. wink.
I recall the "pump handle stroke " pronounced on Efren when he was steam rolling the money players. Playing back to back sets. He lost one of 10 and it was to Buddy Hall.

 

[gregcantrall]

Necessity is the Mother of invention.
Off handed should get a practice.
My off handed development began at an age (uh 10 to 12 years maybe) when I broke my right arm twice. Well left handed was like A whole New Piece of Hand.
Not better or worse. Just different. Throwing a baseball was hardest.
My pool playing has proofed the validity as Lefty has only lost once. And that set up a 10 fold winner at next skirmish.

 

[gregcantrall]

And oh yeah learning to write left handed too. Which brings a story. But true. A Dear family friend could take pencil in each hand and write mirror image in beautiful script. She played the piano and organ without a script. Played by ear and oh so beautiful. Mrs Kenny.