Preshot routine

skipbales said:

Nice video and yes it does help. I guess what has changed for me is less conscious thought in the back stroke pause and more rhythm. All the thought is while stationary with the cue extended.

As an aside I have watched a couple of players who do such a swooping stroke they don't go back and forward so have no pause at all. It is a circular motion. Like the old Mazda engine stroke. :smile:

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Just keep watching the video over and over. What will happen when you practice is your brain will start to replicate what you have watched. Takes time.

If you poke at the cue ball you will immediately know you did it wrong.

In BOLD above. That's their way of executing a shot. But it may not be yours, you have to find your way of playing.

Mr. 400 is pushing the cue ball where he wants it to go as does Alex Pagulayan. Not hitting it. Watch Alex on YouTube you will see the resemblance.

Here is another fine example of a player pushing the cue ball where he wants it to go. Watch his back stroke as compared to John's and Alex's. this is a personal feel for a shot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP2GlqN49Js

John

Scott Lee said:

This is the real reason why doing the same thing the same way on every shot is the quickest way to see solid improvement, like your friend did.
Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com

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Oops, now there's something that I am guilty of NOT doing. So many times I see any easier shot I just bend over and hit it. Maybe not quite that bad, but you get the idea.

I am going to start focusing on DOING THE SAME THING on every shot starting tomorrow. Whether it's a simple duck to a longer cut shot I am going to start doing the same thing.

Since all it does is snow here in SW Indiana what else do I have to do? Besides the birthday party for my dog tomorrow, Jan 16th. Whitey Herdog turns 3 tomorrow.

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