Leigh
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Something that I see missing from pool is coaching vs lessons. As a very new player, I have taken a few lessons from some great players and instructors, I practice A LOT, and I have a great community at the pool hall that is always willing to help when I am struggling. I also appreciate everything I learn here.
That being said... in most sports you have a coach. Let's say you're a gymnast: you go to the gym, the coach has you run through drills or tricks, tells what you to change, what to do again, etc... you practice on your own a few rounds and the coach is back making corrections. You are still expected to practice and exercise on your own... but your are getting structure from a coach almost daily.
My dream situation for pool would be to have weekly or biweekly coaching with practicing on my own in between lessons. I wish there were teaching centers... picture the scene: you and about five other people belong to X pool coaching facility and someone works with your group twice a week (or even more). The coach helps you set practice routines tailored to your goals and gives you feedback on what to change... ah... dreaming...
I love taking lessons. I can only afford them a couple times a year and I will religiously practice EVERYTHING they tell me...but it's easy to slip into bad habits.
Just wondering about how you all stay focused in your practice and get good feedback on what you need to do better.
That being said... in most sports you have a coach. Let's say you're a gymnast: you go to the gym, the coach has you run through drills or tricks, tells what you to change, what to do again, etc... you practice on your own a few rounds and the coach is back making corrections. You are still expected to practice and exercise on your own... but your are getting structure from a coach almost daily.
My dream situation for pool would be to have weekly or biweekly coaching with practicing on my own in between lessons. I wish there were teaching centers... picture the scene: you and about five other people belong to X pool coaching facility and someone works with your group twice a week (or even more). The coach helps you set practice routines tailored to your goals and gives you feedback on what to change... ah... dreaming...
I love taking lessons. I can only afford them a couple times a year and I will religiously practice EVERYTHING they tell me...but it's easy to slip into bad habits.
Just wondering about how you all stay focused in your practice and get good feedback on what you need to do better.