I’ve searched several times. I have not been able to find Tor’s video that’s over an hour long
Search Zero- x billiards on youtube...its the 3rd or 4th one down its an hour and 5 mins
I’ve searched several times. I have not been able to find Tor’s video that’s over an hour long
I’ve searched several times. I have not been able to find Tor’s video that’s over an hour long
Dude, I know you gots wares to sell, I don't really have an opinion one way or the other on lessons, I have had exactly 1 formal training session (3 hrs with CJ Wiley) which was neat because I got to hang out with an awesome pro for a while. I play with a lot of top notch pool players, I don't win a lot, but I also don't suck, I win my fair share. A guy asks how to learn a good stroke, I gave him a resource, which wasn't "go spend 180 bucks", you take offense to that, its on you. I gave the guy a solid way to develop a strong repeatable stroke...for free. If anyone watches this video, does the stroke drill and still can't hit a ball, they are probably going to give the game up or call one of you.
I’ve searched several times. I have not been able to find Tor’s video that’s over an hour long
And shouldn't that be P.I.I.T.S instead?
I'm lost. What does that mean?
And shouldn't that be P.I.I.T.S instead?
I'm lost. What does that mean?
Put It Under The Shoulder
As Buddy Hall said, its not rocket science. Just put that cue under your shoulder and stroke it.
r/DCP
Allison Fisher .
You should close your eyes when watching Hopkins' stroke.
Allison Fisher revolutionized the pool game in the US.
Buddy Hall, somehow did not get emulated by a ton of players.
Now, you can see the pros stroke like Fisher.
Put It Under The Shoulder
As Buddy Hall said, its not rocket science. Just put that cue under your shoulder and stroke it.
r/DCP
Thanks DrCue. Sounds easy enough for me.
Dude...If you really wanted to get better, you'd go see Randyg, not CJ. Randyg is a top pro teacher...CJ is, well, CJ...a pro player who gives lessons. A gigantic difference, imo. If you asked, I'd bet many of the "top notch" players you mentioned in N TX have worked with Randyg over the years. Again...a video cannot help you develop a better stroke. A professional instructor can...period.
Scott Lee
Director, SPF National Pool School Tour
Scott, my stroke is just fine...fantastic in fact. My game, though not pro level has been improving every single week since I took this sport back up 4 years ago after a 17 year hiatus. Minimizing CJ Wiley is a mistake, he is a fantastic instructor and a world champion, which is quite different than being minimized as a pro that gives lessons. I often read the statement "Those who cant do, teach" I guess I can add "Those who teach try to minimize those that CAN do". I am sure you have helped a lot of people play better pool, have a better stroke, perhaps even become great players. Correct me if I am wrong, But I am also positive you have never won a US Open or sold a line of your own instuctional videos that have sold tens of thousands of copies. That being said, maybe you should focus a little more on what you can offer someone that signs up for your classes and stop denigrating the teaching skills of players that could give you the wild 4 and still stomp a mudhole in your ass on a pool table.
Not to ruin anybody's hustle who is promoting drills but for me there are so many shots that come up in pool that can't be replicated in drills - I think some 14.1 or equal offense combined with 9 or 10 ball ghost is far better than drills.
The exception to that is kicking. Kicking drills I have benefited from although in today's game most players just pull out a jump cue and skip having to learn how to kick.
^^^^^^^^^^^ is SOOOOOOOO true.
As for the jump cue.....well, if I shoot you a safe and you are able to jump out of jail then that means:
Either I need to work on my safes
OR
you can can jump over a ball while being froze to it.
I agree, I hate jump cues. Like most, I'm very proficient with one but, but, but....like FEW ....I'm also very proficient in kicking. So, I had much, much rather see jump cues goe away.
In the end though, most people only think they are proficient with jump cues. It's the same with kicking, most that think they are proficient at kicking are the very ones that try to "only hit" the ball.....not hit it on the right side in order to kick-safe.
I have talked to instructors, I have talked to world champions, world record holders, and hall of fame members in several activities. There are things that instructors can teach that champions are likely to gloss over and slide past since these things are just givens at the level they are at. They have quit thinking about them long ago and often don't realize the people they are talking to may be still dealing with mundane issues.
The other side of the coin is that no instructor that has peaked at very good and never found greatness can impart some things a champion can. If a student wants to move up to the highest levels, the easiest way to achieve that goal may be spending time around people already there or that have been there. No matter how much certification an instructor has, they can't tell you what it is like running out the last rack for a major title unless they have been there.
Most instructors out there have their place and even some that may not seem to offer much may have one bit of insight that is worth thousands to you. I used to always bend an ear when the old men talked. Their way might not be the best way now but it was good enough to clinch many a victory for them. Smarter to build on what they say than to disregard it.
Hu