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Understood - I’ll try and move ✅

The question was about recommendations for a playing/break cue. I offered a review.

I’m going to “take the shot” and respond to Bob’s question. The answer lies in what makes a process routine, automatic and repeatable. Most runs end before they get started. Why? Most errors result from not having a plan. The most important part of any billiard shot is knowing why you missed and...

I believe that the post should be retitled “Elbow Down” 👍🏽 LOL - Bob still has the floor

No disrespect Bob - Anything that you could add will have value. We’re all on the path to more runouts. ✅

Nope - He simply condensed the strange brew into a smoothie 💯😂

Someone asked this question on social media - LOL the starting point would be this blog! There’s many options available to one who might be considering a move from casual to league play. First - Stop looking at all those videos that pitch the next cure. Get an inexpensive cue and put your $$$...

Some of these comments are insane! Please do not make the game irrelevant or waste time with wisecracking remarks. For those with advanced skills the attached image will be sufficient - They’ve already filtered this into less than 3-4 steps. For those who want to know how to reach this level -...

You may have solved your own issue. A tight grip will result in an improper wrist/elbow lever. It also induces a wonky delivery. Try gripping the cue in one hand, and then hold the cue up in front of you. Loosen your grip until the cue feels like it’s sliding out of your gf your hand. The thumb...

Update - I’ve broken through a few rough periods where I focused more on my opponent than on what was on the table. I was more interested in getting off than staying on the table. I literally had to tell the voice in my head “Shut the *%@$” up and immediately noticed that my thumb had...

We quickly forget what happens when a “contender” threatens a major organization. The PGA/USGA/Euro management(s) all saw what was best for the game, and instituted measures that resolved their issues. The Pros where allowed to play in a selected number of competing events and left the USGA to...

Most good instructors will tell you that repetition is the key to a consistent stroke. You have to emphasize and develop what works best for you. Learn how to build a proper stance and use the Mighty X drill to fix your alignment. Get proficient in that first. Then learn position and speed...

This is a good discussion, and I’ve learned from some great comments. I’m in the belief that good cue ball control and position equals more runouts - Period. My focus will be on eliminating mistakes that can end the run. After awhile mechanics have to translate into feel. Practice? Who needs...

I meant to add the word “perspective” to my first reply.🙄

Lee is an excellent instructor and has clear and simple to learn perspectives. Ralph Erkert also has an excellent teaching system, and he’s not afraid to show his misses.

Before I commit to any billiard stroke - I survey the table, and look at various lines and angles. The least of my concern is the position of a specific body part. Everyone has a process or method for aiming. This process is performed after the position, target, and intended CB path has been...

Sorry for the long ver - Here’s a demo

This is an interesting topic. Proper stance and alignment is critical to a sound repetitive stroke. That being said - As part of my “warmup stroke” I’ll drop the right thumb into a relaxed state and focus on allowing it to lead the stroke. This eliminates any manipulation of the wrist and elbow...

I’m replying to the initial post - Somehow we detoured into golf and away from the question. If I was looking for a new break cue; I’d first try with a bar cue just to get a feel for the weight. Most good breakers are in the 17 to 19 oz range. A few and only a few go beyond due to the lost of...

Sorry about the dupe post. My bad -