He doesn't say much that's useful in his instruction book, but then he didn't write it. Maybe he was like Lassiter, and knew what to do by not how or why -- at least not consciously.
Stroke like the greats?
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I believe it's true. They were all pretty tight-lipped back then. They weren't big on sharing.
Onofrio Lauri taught Steve Mizerak how to play straight pool.
And we know how that worked out.
And we know how that worked out.
I think Steve's father was a very good player. That might have helped, too.
wagdad...If you'd like to learn how to stroke the CB that way, you have one of the top instructors in the country 50 miles away in Battle Creek. Lance Cowles is an expert player, and one of the top professional instructors in the country. He also does amazing cue repair! Find him on FB at CueSports of Battle Creek. :thumbup:
Scott Lee
2019 PBIA Instructor of the Year
Director, SPF National Pool School Tour
Scott Lee
2019 PBIA Instructor of the Year
Director, SPF National Pool School Tour
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I totally disagree Brian. Back in those days, with few tournaments and mostly gambling going on, especially on slow cloth, to the older pros every 5ball and 9ball were a loaf of bread, a gallon of milk, or a piece of meat. If they missed their family might go hungry. You had to learn to adjust to any table conditions immediately. That kind of pressure doesn't exist with today's pro players...but it's still what we teach today...how to adjust quicker than the next guy! jmo
Scott Lee
2019 PBIA Instructor of the Year
Director, SPF National Pool School Tour
Scott Lee
2019 PBIA Instructor of the Year
Director, SPF National Pool School Tour
Thank you all kindly.
Howdy folks, I just wanted to say a GREAT BIG
Thank you to all that posted to this thread. The felt
Should've been the first thing that came to mind.
But that's why I asked! I'm glad you more knowledgeable
Players and instructors came thru with answers. And
Thank you Scott Lee for the heads up on the instructor
In battle creek. But, we just had a baby girl 5 days ago
So time will be spent at home for a bit! Hopefully she'll
Have an interest in billiards and we can take some lessons
Together. Thanks again and take care all.
Howdy folks, I just wanted to say a GREAT BIG
Thank you to all that posted to this thread. The felt
Should've been the first thing that came to mind.
But that's why I asked! I'm glad you more knowledgeable
Players and instructors came thru with answers. And
Thank you Scott Lee for the heads up on the instructor
In battle creek. But, we just had a baby girl 5 days ago
So time will be spent at home for a bit! Hopefully she'll
Have an interest in billiards and we can take some lessons
Together. Thanks again and take care all.
So in the end, why wouldn't the answer be something along the lines of ..
These Elite players simply worked harder than nearly anybody, plus they were elite in other areas like intelligence, physical abilities, discipline, ....
We're talking about players that decided to play pool for a living. Sure there were some that had side jobs or even owned a small business, but........
Forget who said this but it goes: The pro player has missed more shots than the shortstop has ever attempted.
These Elite players simply worked harder than nearly anybody, plus they were elite in other areas like intelligence, physical abilities, discipline, ....
We're talking about players that decided to play pool for a living. Sure there were some that had side jobs or even owned a small business, but........
Forget who said this but it goes: The pro player has missed more shots than the shortstop has ever attempted.
I also heard, at his home, was built a walk around raised frame work at the table side. Avoided the sidearm swing at an early age. Probably got real good at using the bridge in his earlier years when he was short.