I find that playing pool on stilts works great. And I'm a skill level 3.14159265359, so I know what I'm talking about.
How to elevate your game?
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I've tried everything that I could do for free or cheap. Then I hired a coach. The difference is invaluable. A book or DVD can't watch you shoot and see the errors you're making in your fundamentals. You may think you're doing everything correctly, until someone else shows you that you're not. And your buddy that plays a little better than you isn't going to substitute for a knowledgeable and experienced coach.
Does this mean you have the skill level of a Pie Eater? Why would you wear "real short" Stilts, wouldn't shoes with built in lifts work...?
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I had a feeling his name was familiar I looked a bit and found em with Johnny Kang who I've heard started playing APA despite seeing em play a few matches with Bustamante and the likes at Hard Times. I'll try saving up a bit for his $65/hr lessons.
In my opinion, you're better off spending that $65/hour with Beau Runningen. He's in Pasadena. Beau is a great player and an excellent teacher. He also happens to be who I called when I wanted to get back to my fundamentals and make sure everything is square. Beau is currently my coach, and drives all the way to my house in Ventura for our sessions. I can't recommend him enough. And I'm a low A player, far from a beginner, if that gives you any reference. Any semi-skilled player can coach a beginner. It takes a skilled instructor to coach a good player.
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Many thanks!
This is so true if I had to do it over or start my kid off , I'd go straight to a instructor , simply zero substitute
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An APA player who wants to get better? What is this world coming to?? 
Work on fundamentals, you'll make less mistakes. It's all about making less mistakes, weed em out until there are none.
Consistent pre-shot routine, "aim", stroke, approach to the table, patterns, the break...it all requires a ton of work. Then there's hitting a million balls (with good fundamentals) and practicing shit you don't want to practice like safeties, kicks, caroms, banks, speed control, and tons of drills related to cue ball control. Then there's mental game strengthening.
Really you just need to do everything everyone mentioned here. All of it. And get a coach to help you if you can swing it, it's invaluable. Also film yourself and watch it from time to time.
Start today and don't stop until you're smashing everyone in your league. I'd set the goal higher than APA 7 also, think bigger and that will just be a stop along the way.
Work on fundamentals, you'll make less mistakes. It's all about making less mistakes, weed em out until there are none.
Consistent pre-shot routine, "aim", stroke, approach to the table, patterns, the break...it all requires a ton of work. Then there's hitting a million balls (with good fundamentals) and practicing shit you don't want to practice like safeties, kicks, caroms, banks, speed control, and tons of drills related to cue ball control. Then there's mental game strengthening.
Really you just need to do everything everyone mentioned here. All of it. And get a coach to help you if you can swing it, it's invaluable. Also film yourself and watch it from time to time.
Start today and don't stop until you're smashing everyone in your league. I'd set the goal higher than APA 7 also, think bigger and that will just be a stop along the way.
An APA player who wants to get better? What is this world coming to??
Work on fundamentals, you'll make less mistakes. It's all about making less mistakes, weed em out until there are none.
Consistent pre-shot routine, "aim", stroke, approach to the table, patterns, the break...it all requires a ton of work. Then there's hitting a million balls (with good fundamentals) and practicing shit you don't want to practice like safeties, kicks, caroms, banks, speed control, and tons of drills related to cue ball control. Then there's mental game strengthening.
Really you just need to do everything everyone mentioned here. All of it. And get a coach to help you if you can swing it, it's invaluable. Also film yourself and watch it from time to time.
Start today and don't stop until you're smashing everyone in your league. I'd set the goal higher than APA 7 also, think bigger and that will just be a stop along the way.
This. All of this. Your goals should not be APA 7, they should be running out every time
. When the rack doesn't permit that, play a lock up safety. Cue ball control is the name of the game.
I read & re-read these posts. There are actually some very good ideas presented here. I want to add one more. In all my years I've played Pool (started in 1956), I didn't have a Break Shot until 2003. I mainly played Snooker & in my time I've had more than a few Centurys. Then they sold the Snooker Table. That's when I started playing Pool for real & found out real quickly, without a good Break Shot, you're just NOT going to win.
My Suggestion is to "Pay Attention" to the first shot in every game. You'll be glad you did.
My Suggestion is to "Pay Attention" to the first shot in every game. You'll be glad you did.
These guys elevated their game literally.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showpost.php?p=5934606&postcount=26085
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If anyone is interested, and looking for some solid help, I will be in S CA the week of Aug. 6th-12th. PM me here for more information. :thumbup:
Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com