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Yes, "from the hip" is a good reference, especially with the tip being close to the cue ball, as you mentioned. Most players, unfortunately, though, have too large a gap between the tip and the cue ball. Additionally, players need to lower themselves into their stance with a sense of feel...

I have taught this to students, the strong player is saying that it's hard to increase in skill with after-stance hand movement, something that pros almost never do. It's time to practice positioning correctly in relation to the cue ball (CB). We need to focus on two key elements: aligning...

I understand. Visual perceptions of the equator/contact point on the OB change between standing upright and assuming a full stance. However, all pros assess from above before assuming the final stance position so there are ways to solve the issue.

There are players who excel at shooting while keeping their head two feet above the cue. Some of my considerations: 1) Comfort and potential injuries to the neck and back. 2) Vertical head movement often coincides with lateral head movement, which can compromise one's vision center. In rifle...

If those are the only two pieces and you’re sharing them with your opponent, that’s acceptable. However, if he has two community pieces and you also have two private pieces, and he must confirm every time he picks up a chalk, that might be considered inadvertent sharking.

You might lock your wrist to inhibit cue movement for a very short shot with a small bridge length, but in general, it’s better to use a natural wrist action. This natural action also helps you assess your experimental choices for hand, arm, and stance positions to some extent.

Some of us travel, while others offer online lessons. I helped Hendra Kurniawan progress from a C player to competing in professional tournaments entirely online, as he resides in Indonesia.

Is there a reason you've chosen one pocket only for the 4-ball? It would be a breeze to go to the opposite pocket and roll up for the 5 with a follow stroke.

Dear fellow protégé, I believe I have received more lessons from Dr. Cue than you have--though Dr. Cue and I have played against each other and participated in teaching clinics and trick shot shows together! You should get a pool lesson from a competent instructor. There are several of us...

And yet that might be why you struggled recently with straight draw shots. You want to plan speed, spin, etc. while standing, and think logically. However, once you get into your stance, it's important to focus on feeling the stroke. The less you think in words and sentences while shooting, the...

Very good. It's also effective to use a bit more outside spin on a soft cut, which can visibly throw the ball onto the pocket line, helping to control the cue ball's position. Some pro friends do this quite often.

Good app idea, It’s also essential for the player to maintain consistent foot placement and bridge length to have a consistent VC on the shot line.

I agree with everything you said. However, I’m referring to amateurs who use 17" bridges when they should be using 5" bridges!

Bridges are excessively long, causing inconsistent backstroke length, bad stroke arm angles, timing errors, and more.

It is recommended to play for six to seven weeks daily, followed by one week off as a cycle for learning and refreshing (for amateurs).

Empty bottles are not effective for practicing looping and other strokes. There are great strokes that change plane but deliver the cue laser-straight. To improve your stroke, place two pieces of chalk in front of the cue ball and practice stroking towards the cue ball. Alternatively, you can...

That is a useful shortcut. You might also want to leave the frozen OB and aim the CB, in your fulls stance, to replace the OB. Additionally, you can now move the CB to different spots to enhance the feel for that cut angle.

I believe the debate really centers around cue decoration. I purchased my playing cue for $30 because I want to establish trust in my teaching lessons. However, I acknowledge that investing more in a cue can enhance the quality of the hit. The decorations serve as the "arrow" that points to...

1) Aiming aid using very long bridges, longer than previous pros. 2) Amateurs are now using very long bridges as well, therefore, and also, negatively affecting their play.

Willie Mosconi: Drill with corner shots as straight, hard and fast as possible.