Recent content by DTL

Starting at 2 mins - 5 mins will help

I smell a previously banned (permanent) poster in this thread.

Need to move away from “racking “ games. Chinese 8-Ball w/rack template could be the answer. Or, perhaps start an American Snooker Tour - have Diamond or Brunswick make a 5X10 playing surface table, use 2.25” pool balls, and with an equivalent rounded pocket to snooker specks for tightness. The...

When in full stance you simply use the triceps to pull the cue back, and the biceps for the forward stroke.......this is for a player that is using a pure pendulum stroke with no elbow drop. For players that engage the shoulder joint (piston stroke) more bigger muscles of and surrounding the...

Here's a go-by.

ALL big runs have been on "easy pockets". I'd venture to say it's nearly impossible to run 400+ balls on corner pockets < 5". In 14.1 you have to be able to create angles by cheating the pocket here and there........can't do that on pockets 4.5" and less. The bigger pockets also allow the...

Scott You need to go back and read all the previous posts. If you did you'd see that I advise players to use a grip more in line with what is taught by snooker instructors.....especially if new to the game. The twisting of the cue came up when discussing various grip types......tighter grips...

For players with certain grips, the twisting is essential for straight cueing. It is normal or natural for their stroke......not steering. Next time you can watch certain pro players (Earl) in person, watch the points (inlays) on their stick rotate one way on the backswing and then reverse on...

I don't think so. I believe twisting is a subconscious way to keep to stick going in a straight line......and works very well for many players, including top tier pros (Earl and Johnny). Here are some videos that describe some of what I've been talking about.

In order for the stick to be pulled back in a straight line, the back fingers have to get out of the way. If you keep them glued in place, something has to give in order for the stick to stay on that straight line --> like a very limited (short) back swing, or you'd have to engage the shoulder...

The key to playing great pool is finding a grip that allows the cue to travel in a straight line. If you can find a grip that just naturally unfolds on the backswing and then naturally returns (folds back) to your intended target, you'll start playing better. Light grip strength and letting...

I'm about finished with my new basement. I went with 2X2' carpet tiles for the playing area and luxury vinyl plank for the rest of the flooring. Pictured is just before the table went in......the black area is same tiles but in 18X36" strips. The tiles have padding under them and actually...

Breakers. Dormont area of Pittsburgh. This is the poolroom where all the local players play at. I'd maybe be willing to play some $100 9-ball sets or $30/game 1 pocket......still kinda nervous about playing in public given covid.

To me timing is hitting your exact cueball target with the tip - an area about the size of a BB - at your exact intended angle and speed. This is very hard to do consistently and is why pool is a very difficult game. Lets say I have my perfect grip (for me) and at setup my tip is about 1/8 -...