I am a decent player and have taken a lesson before(SPF style). I have recently been getting some help from a well respected and skilled player in my ABL league.
The changes he has suggested helped tremendously (when everything comes together). I am not consistent yet with those changes, so my game is up and down.
Some of the changes have been in my aim and stroke routine. Some of the items he suggested contradict what the instructor told me to do. Specifically, the pause at the backswing has been in process of being eliminated and a slightly wider foot stance than shoulder width (instep of foot to outside of shoulders).
After focusing on the pause recommended by the instructor, I began to push the cue for my shot delivery after the prescribed pause and was not getting a consistent follow through. Also, the push caused inconsistency in tip placement because I was trying to force/power the shots.
I worked on my stroke after my friend's review of high speed footage of my mistakes. I now try to have a fast (no pause) fluid practice stroke period, with visual feedback, to ensure that my stroke is in fact straight. If not straight, I get back up and change my stance (foot position and aim reinforcement). basically working on a pre-shot routine and addressing the cue ball all over again if things don't "feel" right.
Regarding my stance: My hip is getting in the way of my cue/stroke hand, and I am subconsciously correcting that by fish-tailing my arm out ever so slightly at the end of my stroke.
When I widen my stance a bit, things go well. If I go too far, I have line of sight issues and other likely unseen items of interest. I am having issues identifying how to properly address the spacing of my front foot consistently.
What is the best way to drill and correct/reinforce my adjusted fundamentals?
I have been trying a full face flat draw shot into an object ball, straight up the middle of the table to practice stance, stroke, and aim/line of sight picture. The cue ball is supposed to beat the OB back to the rail (progressive draw drill).
My results have been moderately inconsistent and I want to know if you have any suggestions for alternate drills and things to look for.
If I drill this too long, I have some discomfort in my forward shoulder. I suspect I may have a posture issues as well.
I will try to have my friend get some video of my practice drills from behind and from the side, if you need it.
Thank you for your time.
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The changes he has suggested helped tremendously (when everything comes together). I am not consistent yet with those changes, so my game is up and down.
Some of the changes have been in my aim and stroke routine. Some of the items he suggested contradict what the instructor told me to do. Specifically, the pause at the backswing has been in process of being eliminated and a slightly wider foot stance than shoulder width (instep of foot to outside of shoulders).
After focusing on the pause recommended by the instructor, I began to push the cue for my shot delivery after the prescribed pause and was not getting a consistent follow through. Also, the push caused inconsistency in tip placement because I was trying to force/power the shots.
I worked on my stroke after my friend's review of high speed footage of my mistakes. I now try to have a fast (no pause) fluid practice stroke period, with visual feedback, to ensure that my stroke is in fact straight. If not straight, I get back up and change my stance (foot position and aim reinforcement). basically working on a pre-shot routine and addressing the cue ball all over again if things don't "feel" right.
Regarding my stance: My hip is getting in the way of my cue/stroke hand, and I am subconsciously correcting that by fish-tailing my arm out ever so slightly at the end of my stroke.
When I widen my stance a bit, things go well. If I go too far, I have line of sight issues and other likely unseen items of interest. I am having issues identifying how to properly address the spacing of my front foot consistently.
What is the best way to drill and correct/reinforce my adjusted fundamentals?
I have been trying a full face flat draw shot into an object ball, straight up the middle of the table to practice stance, stroke, and aim/line of sight picture. The cue ball is supposed to beat the OB back to the rail (progressive draw drill).
My results have been moderately inconsistent and I want to know if you have any suggestions for alternate drills and things to look for.
If I drill this too long, I have some discomfort in my forward shoulder. I suspect I may have a posture issues as well.
I will try to have my friend get some video of my practice drills from behind and from the side, if you need it.
Thank you for your time.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G850A
:grin: LOL