If you told me in the late 1990's I would be paying and taking a lesson in playing Pool from Hunter Lombardo I would have laughed and called you crazy.
That would be around 16 years ago where I weighed 50 pounds less and was not eligible due to age to play on the Seniors Tour The Miz had started. I would probably be to old for that tour now, LOL.
I had to give the game up with but a few times hitting a ball so I could build on money to retire.
I get to retire and my back has gone South on me, pretty identical to Tiger Woods recent operation but a little more complicated.
This brings us to the heart of the story, lessons by Hunter.
Though we don't hang out we act as friends but with Hunters attitude I think most that meet him would find a fast friendship.
Hunter had his work cut out for him, trying to fix an old guy.
Hunter carries with him a bag of tools. Each tool helps give a visual on you understanding the why and how of what he is explaining to do. They are quite simple, a matter of Duh, why didn't I think of that but at the same time without Hunter explaining the directions for you they would be meaningless. I won't explain much about the tools as they would be mass produced and sold on ebay without the proper instruction needed for each individual.
I found quickly due to bad habit or extra weight (or both) my approach to the table and stance were way off. This is very important as you aim during your approach and stance. I promise you if you do a correct approach and stance you could pretty much make the shot without looking at the ball. I can also pretty much promise you if you do your approach and stance and than start to wiggle a little or move your bridge hand you will miss (naturally the further between cue ball and object ball the more often).
We spent about one hour fifteen minutes on this as habits are hard to break. I shoot left handed and Hunter was able to push me with ease off balance with one finger to my left shoulder. I did not reach the point of getting down perfect every shot in that time period but gained the knowledge and tool to allow me to do what one must, PRACTICE till it comes like breathing.
The next 45 minutes were on Aim eye sight to use as you are ready to approach and get down on the ball. Again Hunter had a visual understanding tool (guide) to do this with. Though fully understood from his explaining and watching him do it things became a little harder as I had to over think to put everything together as one package. I think everyone knows how frustrating it can be to over think or in my case think at all.
Surprisingly it got a little easier, more on shorter shots than longer ones but I could feel my back hand loosening up to the point my back grip felt more like the 1990's or 1960's for that matter.
Will I now conquer the World tomorrow? No, LOL. I need to lose weight (biggie), see my chiropractor for more settings and practice till its done like taking a breath. I will be spending much time on a table alone to do this as if playing someone (especially for money) it would be to easy to slide back to where I am presently more comfortable. I plan a follow up lesson in May.
If Hunter gets in a location near you I highly recommend you consider a lesson and watch, do what your asked and don't argue as that defeats the purpose of learning.
That would be around 16 years ago where I weighed 50 pounds less and was not eligible due to age to play on the Seniors Tour The Miz had started. I would probably be to old for that tour now, LOL.
I had to give the game up with but a few times hitting a ball so I could build on money to retire.
I get to retire and my back has gone South on me, pretty identical to Tiger Woods recent operation but a little more complicated.
This brings us to the heart of the story, lessons by Hunter.
Though we don't hang out we act as friends but with Hunters attitude I think most that meet him would find a fast friendship.
Hunter had his work cut out for him, trying to fix an old guy.
Hunter carries with him a bag of tools. Each tool helps give a visual on you understanding the why and how of what he is explaining to do. They are quite simple, a matter of Duh, why didn't I think of that but at the same time without Hunter explaining the directions for you they would be meaningless. I won't explain much about the tools as they would be mass produced and sold on ebay without the proper instruction needed for each individual.
I found quickly due to bad habit or extra weight (or both) my approach to the table and stance were way off. This is very important as you aim during your approach and stance. I promise you if you do a correct approach and stance you could pretty much make the shot without looking at the ball. I can also pretty much promise you if you do your approach and stance and than start to wiggle a little or move your bridge hand you will miss (naturally the further between cue ball and object ball the more often).
We spent about one hour fifteen minutes on this as habits are hard to break. I shoot left handed and Hunter was able to push me with ease off balance with one finger to my left shoulder. I did not reach the point of getting down perfect every shot in that time period but gained the knowledge and tool to allow me to do what one must, PRACTICE till it comes like breathing.
The next 45 minutes were on Aim eye sight to use as you are ready to approach and get down on the ball. Again Hunter had a visual understanding tool (guide) to do this with. Though fully understood from his explaining and watching him do it things became a little harder as I had to over think to put everything together as one package. I think everyone knows how frustrating it can be to over think or in my case think at all.
Surprisingly it got a little easier, more on shorter shots than longer ones but I could feel my back hand loosening up to the point my back grip felt more like the 1990's or 1960's for that matter.
Will I now conquer the World tomorrow? No, LOL. I need to lose weight (biggie), see my chiropractor for more settings and practice till its done like taking a breath. I will be spending much time on a table alone to do this as if playing someone (especially for money) it would be to easy to slide back to where I am presently more comfortable. I plan a follow up lesson in May.
If Hunter gets in a location near you I highly recommend you consider a lesson and watch, do what your asked and don't argue as that defeats the purpose of learning.
