What's wrong with giving it here like everybody else does? I mean, if it's really "free" and not just a marketing ploy...
pj
chgo
T'isn't. I give free help. I've had one-and-done free lessons.
What's wrong with giving it here like everybody else does? I mean, if it's really "free" and not just a marketing ploy...
pj
chgo
there is nothing wrong with offering free help
BUT
at least in my case you offered "free" help but it was only to get me to pay for more lessons
you were shocked when i didnt think more lessons with you were worth it to pay for
jmho
In my experience the majority of big time pros have no clue about how to deal with fundamentals.... (took a hour lesson from a big time pro, got nothing at all from it) so im not sure spending more money going that route is the answer. ...
What's wrong with giving it here like everybody else does? I mean, if it's really "free" and not just a marketing ploy...
pj
chgo
So (again) why not here like everybody else?T'isn't. I give free help. I've had one-and-done free lessons.
So (again) why not here like everybody else?
pj <- think we know the real answer
chgo
You know what I meant. Be honest!I do post here, witness Fran's remark that other people bash my teaching--so I must be teaching. Be logical!
Uh-ohhhhhhFrom memory, I offered you further free lessons. That offer stands.
You know what I meant. Be honest!
pj <- for a change
chgo
pretty much playing every night for 10 months at home, things were going pretty good I thought. was running 7 balls at time in 9 ball, (throwing out 7 balls only), and I thought I was ready to step into the next realm of intermediate pool.
well that exploded big time. seems like now I cant even make a shot anymore. dont know what happened. same aiming system, same bridge, same shot routine, same stance.
everything disappeared. almost broke my stick a couple of time I was that pissed off.
(took a hour lesson from a big time pro, got nothing at all from it) so im not sure spending more money going that route is the answer.
so now what do I do? I have books, videos, diagrams, ect ect. nothing is working
how far back to the basics do I have to go to. stop shots for a week straight????
HELP PLEASE
(took a hour lesson from a big time pro, got nothing at all from it) so im not sure spending more money going that route is the answer.
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As someone who has taken a lot of lessons I can sympathize. Most instructors teach what they teach. They have an agenda and start everyone at one point and go step by step. If they ever get to your issue before you go broke you get help.
It is rare for an instructor to analyze YOU, find your issues and help you fix them. There are some good ones. Scott Lee is helpful in this way. He believes in video so you can see for yourself what you are doing.
For me (non instructor) when I go trough this I simplify things. Not necessarily all straight in stop shots but how about some relatively easy shots with a specific target to regain your focus. You know you will make the shot so there is positive reinforcement and focusing on landing in a specific small round circle helps you fine tune. After you get your focus back you can make the shots tougher.
BTW the drill you are doing is one of the most frustrating for me. It takes me forever to go up one ball. I am stuck on 5 balls at 50% and have been there for a long time. I switched to a basic straight pool type drill to run as many balls as I can. Two days ago I did 137 in 10 racks and came right back on a 29 for the next 10. Life just isn't fair. Best wishes to you fellow struggler..
yes I did find very usefull information on my thread. I did take a couple days off from shooting, but I had to get back to the table, as I really enjoy practicing. empty household, all the kids are married and have moved out, the wife still works, im retired. so she goes into her room to read and relax, and I have the radio on and practice.
You got yourself a good woman there. I took a year off work, anymore then that she would've kicked me out of the house. Just a tip, don't use all your testosterone up practicing, save some of that for the wife. lol
A family member of mine decided to retire to travel the country in his motorhome and take me along to shoot pool. He thought his wife was going to continue to work. That didn't work out to well. She quit her job the day he retired from his. He's collecting his retirement, but also working another full time job while she's enjoying her retirement now.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Not sure if she would've let him keep the motorhome. lol
I have found that men aren't all that understanding either when it's the woman who wants to take time off to shoot pool.