I agree with the grip pressure having a lot to do with it.
Acceleration style
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I agree with the grip pressure having a lot to do with it.
If you're focused on how much to pull back before delivering the stroke.....I have to wonder if you're using a "punch" stroke?
If you are using a punch stroke, then you probably have more important areas to address than how far to pull back.
If you're not using a punch stroke, then I wouldn't focus on how far to pull back. A natural stroke will gauge the proper pull back relative to speed and force.
If you are using a punch stroke, then you probably have more important areas to address than how far to pull back.
If you're not using a punch stroke, then I wouldn't focus on how far to pull back. A natural stroke will gauge the proper pull back relative to speed and force.
On any shots medium to full power, I'll bring back the cue to the bridge hand. On softer shots, the pull back will vary with how hard to hit the shot based on experience. I watched James Walden do this for years with great success. The other option on soft shots is to move the bridge hand closer to the cue ball and then you can still pull the cue back to the bridge hand and have the cue "accelerating" at impact.
That video is jam packed with good information.
Thanks for posting. Bookmarked for sure.
John
I think it is interesting to note that on both stun run through shots, his cue rocks & angles up as the tip rises to the finish.
If he were drawing the ball back he would not do or allow that to happen.
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If he were drawing the ball back he would not do or allow that to happen.
If anyone says that they can see that it only happens after contact, NASA would like to speak with you.
Best Wishes to ALL during this Merry Christmas Season.
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I prefer number 1.
Bridge length determines the speed of the shot, even if you keep the same bridge from the CB you can dial down how far you bridge back to control the power. So, if you regularly have a 12 inch bridge, you can maintain that distance from the CB but you'd only stroke back and forth a few inches for soft shots, etc.
I also find that when I forget to use the stroke, and instead go to bicep power/speed I hit shots horribly. If I'm drawing the length of the table, it's all stroke and no power; sometimes it's very hard to remember that and you trick yourself.
-Richard
Bridge length determines the speed of the shot, even if you keep the same bridge from the CB you can dial down how far you bridge back to control the power. So, if you regularly have a 12 inch bridge, you can maintain that distance from the CB but you'd only stroke back and forth a few inches for soft shots, etc.
I also find that when I forget to use the stroke, and instead go to bicep power/speed I hit shots horribly. If I'm drawing the length of the table, it's all stroke and no power; sometimes it's very hard to remember that and you trick yourself.
-Richard