How to Find the PERFECT STANCE - Podcast with Dr. Dave and Nic Barrow

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FYI, I just posted a new podcast video with respected snooker coach Nic Barrow that discusses important “best practices” concerning the stance and points out differences between pool and snooker stances. Check it out:


Contents:
  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 0:52 - Podcast
  • ---- 4:09 - optimized stance
  • ---- 5:08 - shoulder alignment
  • ---- 8:00 - chin and low stance
  • ---- 15:02 - shoulder alignment continued
  • 20:28 - More Info
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As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, questions, complaints, and requests.

Enjoy!
 
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Not to hijack your thread but the Ko brothers released a video very recently on the same topic. They say how they have switched to more a snooooooker style stance as they feel that it gives them greater accuracy which they need for the Chinese 9 ball that they predominantly play now. Changing your method after you've had so much success with your old one seems very difficult to me!
 
superskippy said:
Not to hijack your thread but the Ko brothers released a video very recently on the same topic. They say how they have switched to more a snooooooker style stance as they feel that it gives them greater accuracy which they need for the Chinese 9 ball that they predominantly play now. Changing your method after you've had so much success with your old one seems very difficult to me!
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It is related considering how snooker and Heyball is VERY similar in ethos except for the ballset, ruleset, and the size of the table
 
superskippy said:
Not to hijack your thread but the Ko brothers released a video very recently on the same topic. They say how they have switched to more a snooooooker style stance as they feel that it gives them greater accuracy which they need for the Chinese 9 ball that they predominantly play now. Changing your method after you've had so much success with your old one seems very difficult to me!
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Thanks for sharing the video.
 
dr_dave said:
FYI, I just posted a new podcast video with respected snooker coach Nic Barrow that discuss important “best practices” concerning the stance while also pointing out the differences between pool and snooker stances. Check it out:


Contents:
  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 0:52 - Podcast
  • ---- 4:09 - optimized stance
  • ---- 5:08 - shoulder alignment
  • ---- 8:00 - chin and low stance
  • ---- 15:02 - shoulder alignment continued
  • 20:28 - More Info
Supporting Resources:
As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, questions, complaints, and requests.

Enjoy!
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Thanks - very informative.
 
Thanks for posting a good instructional podcast video. However, this one, like all other stance instruction videos that I have seen, is missing an important element: The "perfect stance" is only applicable to about half the shots that you will encounter.

For those of us of average (or less) height, and playing on a 9-foot table, there are a lot of shots you have to reach for, and this takes you out of the typical American stance because your front leg is blocked by the table. To reach without the bridge, you have to rotate square to the table (more snooker-like). Instruction on how to best handle the shots where the need for reach cancels the "perfect stance" for would be a welcome addition.
 
Not Dead Ted said:
Thanks for posting a good instructional podcast video. However, this one, like all other stance instruction videos that I have seen, is missing an important element: The "perfect stance" is only applicable to about half the shots that you will encounter.

For those of us of average (or less) height, and playing on a 9-foot table, there are a lot of shots you have to reach for, and this takes you out of the typical American stance because your front leg is blocked by the table. To reach without the bridge, you have to rotate square to the table (more snooker-like). Instruction on how to best handle the shots where the need for reach cancels the "perfect stance" for would be a welcome addition.
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I think the keys are to maintain vision center alignment, still use stroke best practices, and be still on the shot (especially when in an uncomfortable reach). You might also find the techniques in this video helpful:

 
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