To me the best pool tip ever came from a professional trainer: stand absolutely still like a rock
The first part of that is: pick your first cue carefully. You may be able to adapt to anything, but some work faster than others.stick with one stick, basically all cues play the same after you use them a couple weeks
8 ball is my favorite game. It incorporates all the strategies and is funner to play. Yes, funner is a word. I heard our last president use it. Anyway, keep on bangin pool players. Not everyone can play this game correctly. I can see where they get frustrated.
No and absolutely no, each has a different stroke, they also have different arm lengths, height, weight, speed of stroke, we could go on but the point is there no "right" stroke, only the right stroke for you, if you are copying someone else's stroke and it doesn't feel right to you it's probably not, the best thing I ever did was go to Dragon Billiards and take lessons from a PBIA certified instructor, understanding YOUR vision center will change your game, I would have NEVER figured this out on my own, when you are sighting a shot it doesn't look any different to me but the results speak for themselves, you may think you are sighting correctly but that 1/4" that I was off has made a world of difference, my shot making has improved dramatically, does that mean I'm almost Pro level now? Not even close, you have to perfect what you learned, Bob Jewett gave some great advice on here saying when you are under pressure almost all people revert back to the way they first learned something, I see pro's every once in awhile stroke incorrectly the same way I do, they play at least a hundred hours a week, that shows just how much pressure can affect your game, I have started playing some racks by myself and been disappointed in the results, my practice sessions have been great but when racking the balls and playing the results are no where as good, it's one thing to have good fundamentals in practice but you must learn how to bring them into a match on demand, I'll keep working on it.
Carom angles - to better have an idea of where the cue ball is headed
Actually, your byline under your username is the best advice. Everyone has a natural rhythm or pace of play that’s best for them, they just need to find what it is
This applies magnitudes at the RnD level. That's where your actual 10,000 hrs happens.
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Pool Confidence-it has drills, aiming/stroke technique, strong emphasis on pre shot routine, mental game. Also comes with a nice fabric target for doing drills. It’s around $75
POOL CONFIDENCE
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Dealer here, but this is just a player tip. Wish someone told me early that a soft, still bridge hand matters more than a fancy stroke. I spent a year muscling shots with a death grip and wondering why my cue ball skipped or curved on longer shots. Loosen up, keep your grip hand relaxed through contact, and let the tip do the work instead of jabbing at the ball. Also seconding the center ball hit comment: most guys aim for center and are actually a tip or two off, which throws off every speed and spin calculation downstream. Get a buddy to watch your stroke on a mirror or slow-mo video, it's humbling but it fixes more leaks than any drill.
Why do you start every post with 'dealer here'? does that make your take mean any more than anyone else's? some of your posts have contained bad/wrong info. off to ignore.
Loose grip. I went from baseball to pool, and wanted to give it a death grip.
I wouldn't say loose but definitely not tight. Most good players i've watched/been around have used a snug grip, kinda medium tight. I've watched Buddy play a bunch and he held it like a hammer and medium tight. I know the Filipinos hold it ultra light but imo they're the exception.
