smart money says the behind the scenes people were drunk.
Does the vid come with subtitles? That guy talks real funny like.
My pool lesson with Darren "DynoMite" Appleton
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Does the vid come with subtitles? That guy talks real funny like.
Darren is definitely a deeply thoughtful and intelligent person. He knows much about how to impart his acquired knowledge to others and help them learn.
In his earlier years of playing onepocket he seeked out SJDinPHX and traveled to Arizona to receive advanced lessons in the game from one of the best ever. Of course, it probably took him longer than three weeks to learn the game.
He's come a long way in the game and is always fun to watch.
ONB
Might be a silly question but I've been out of the pool scene about 12 yrs. Is SJDin PHX a good player?
DOWNLOAD IS @ http://vimeo.com/ondemand/17108
DVD IS @: "If you are in Vegas for the BCAPL Nationals DVD's of Perfect Practice with Darren Appleton presented by Predator Cues are now available in the main tournament room at the Kamui booth and in the mini-tournament room at the Bad Boys booth. Price is $20. Darren is happy to autograph them for anyone who wants it just catch him at the pro instructional tables during his hour of instruction."
JoeyA
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The DVDs were delayed a few days but they are done and for sale. Right now, we have them in vegas at the BCAPL at the kamui booth and badboys booth. After that show is done, Justin will be selling them through the TAR website.
thanks for the feed back everyone… hope you all get something from the video..
i only really use a aiming system for rail shots everything else is mostly feel and muscle memory…
also i available for group coaching in a pool room over 3 days 10-20 students….
if interested inbox
thanks again
darren
i only really use a aiming system for rail shots everything else is mostly feel and muscle memory…
also i available for group coaching in a pool room over 3 days 10-20 students….
if interested inbox
thanks again
darren
Have watched this twice now. It is excellent. The drills are perfect and I have been following them since and they have improved my match play.
Of course there great...there from a player from England.
And I don't even play american pool - that's how good they are..
I will get the DVD when available.
Darren is one of my favorite players. After watching many of the older Mosconi cup matches on YouTube last summer, I really admired many things about his setup and stroke. I loved watching Neils and Chris Melling as well, with their great mechanics and flowing strokes, but something about Darren's approach just stuck with me.
I was unhappy with my game last summer, so I went back to basics, filmed myself a lot, starting doing drills again, etc. I also adapted certain things to be a little more "Darren-like". I wasn't trying to copy him, just take a few of the things I saw him doing and incorporate them into my game.
I can happily say that my game jumped up a notch or two, I was already an "A" player but my consistency and confidence skyrocketed just by making a few minor changes - using an open bridge more, setting up a bit more open, and using my same length bridge but a shorter yet smooth backstroke like Darren does.
Oddly enough, right after that I was getting my hair cut and somehow pool came up and my hairdresser is friends with Darren! I sent him a message and received one back, would certainly hope to meet him and/or take a lesson if we are ever in the same area.
Thanks for the review Joey, will definitely check this out when I get a chance, next best thing to being there in person.
Scott
I was unhappy with my game last summer, so I went back to basics, filmed myself a lot, starting doing drills again, etc. I also adapted certain things to be a little more "Darren-like". I wasn't trying to copy him, just take a few of the things I saw him doing and incorporate them into my game.
I can happily say that my game jumped up a notch or two, I was already an "A" player but my consistency and confidence skyrocketed just by making a few minor changes - using an open bridge more, setting up a bit more open, and using my same length bridge but a shorter yet smooth backstroke like Darren does.
Oddly enough, right after that I was getting my hair cut and somehow pool came up and my hairdresser is friends with Darren! I sent him a message and received one back, would certainly hope to meet him and/or take a lesson if we are ever in the same area.
Thanks for the review Joey, will definitely check this out when I get a chance, next best thing to being there in person.
Scott
That's great to hear Scott. I KNOW you will enjoy this one.
My game has picked up another notch after watching this video and doing the drills. Time for another viewing and some more drills.
(Shhhh, don't tell too many people) :wink:On the Cross-Roads Drill Darren mentions "twisting his wrist". I wonder if he will elaborate on that in the future when he has a chance. I guess I'm just wondering if when he uses side spin if he does in fact, twist his wrist and why. MANY pros and some professional instructors suggest that twisting the wrist is something that some of them use when needed. I like the way Darren explains precisely where he is hitting the cue ball on each shot. You can tell there isn't much choreography as he explains his position and what he has to do to get back in line etc.
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Knew Darren from the E8B circuit very well. He stayed at my house once about 10 years ago. Him and Chris Melling - they were down to watch the Darts at Lakeside (E8B and Darts both being sponsored by Embassy at the time).
He is one of the best and most consistent ball strikers I have ever seen - any discipline..
One of the best. Google San Jose Dick (Richard Macmorran). To be honest, I don't know how much he plays nowadays- must be almost 80
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DVD is now shipping in the U.S. just click on the graphic below to go the TAR site and order.
Thanks for the link! Appreciate the service and link more than just a "DVD is available" post.
YOU ARE 100% about the aiming. A top shooter NEVER - EVER AIMS Absurd to think so.