Recent content by pooltchr

Video is by far the best tool for improvement. Elephant balls for drills. Steve

I would love to hear your opinion of Buddy Hall.

Any spin created by hitting another ball would be minimal at best. The cue ball will pick up spin any time it hits a rail at any angle other that straight into the cushion,

You may be thinking about the outcome of the game or match, rather than focusing on the shot in front of you. Focus on each shot and the match will take care of itself.

The best way I can suggest is to find your finish position, and focus on bringing your grip hand to the home position every time. When done properly, it will prevent you from dropping your elbow. For most players, that spot is somewhere on the outside edge of your pec. Steve

Something I learned from Fred Smith (CEO FedEx) years ago. "You can't manage what you can't measure" He was talking business, but it applies to pool as well.

Well, I am an instructor, and the answer to your question is "maybe". Since you use both eyes to line up your cue, you need to position your head over the cue in such a way as to see a straight line extending out from the cue toward your target. It may be under your chin, under your right eye...

Due to some recent events, I will now be available to conduct pool schools and instructor certifications/upgrades throughout the southeast full time. if you would like more information, contact me directly at shjennings@hotmail.com or 980 253-0211.

A word of caution. The amount of time spent practicing is not nearly as important as how and what you are practicing. If you aren't practicing the right things, you are drilling yourself with bad habits.

I think some of what you mentioned could be beneficial, but most instructors, myself included, are more likely to recommend training that is more specific to cue sports. You mentioned visualization as one area. I personally put a large emphasis on this during the mental game training portion of...

Line up a shot with an open bridge. note the tip position on the cue. Now just change to a closed bridge. you will see that the tip naturally moves lower on the cue ball. That isn't the reason we teach it that way, just an added benefit.

Since all players are individuals, there is no right or wrong answer to your question. some players are more comfortable with different tips, shaft size, cue weight, etc. You need to find what works for you and stick with it, Overall, it's not about the equipment, it's about what you do with it...

The swerve is the result of hitting the cue ball off center. Since the amount of directional energy is greater than the offset energy, the swerve will wear off faster. The amount of swerve will vary depending on stroke speed, and the distance off center of the hit. Steve

There is nothing "wrong" with a short backstroke. It can make shooting at higher speeds a bit more difficult. The key is to be consistent in every aspect of your stroke. this includes both your backstroke and follow through. Find the distance that will work for all your shots, and stick with...

The laser level allows you to set up perfectly straight in shots. Set the level behind the head spot and aim it directly to the center of the jaws of the pocket. Use the laser to position the reinforcements along the laser line as Scott suggested. Steve