Aiming trainers

What is funny is, that some *students* don t believe you some things you told em- like for example that they re permanently *standing up* before the stroke is finished, or that they re not aligned properly.....-but to see the student if he s seeing himself on the vid "...omg, i could swear i felt that i would never do this......." :p that is sometimes a bit funny *g*
 
I haven't made the investment yet, but I agree with the hiring of an instructor.
I have purchased Joe Tucker's Booklet & DVD set called "Gauranteed improvement", and can tell you that it's an outstanding aid in making strides and improving your game. I have also purchased his "Third eye Aim Trainer" I think it's only about $15- and comes with an instructional DVD & lifetime guarantee on the device. This might be an inexpensive alternative to improving your aim & stroke. I also have 4 of Robert Byrnes' books which are tremendous in all aspects of the game.
It all boils down to putting in lots of time and repitition on the table, IMO.
 
bill,

some ppl shoutin that *hiring* an instructor would be expensive- in my humble opinion it is (if found a qualified trainer/instructor you trust) much cheaper than buying any highly recommended *training gimmick/tool*. Some lessons with an instructor is much more worth- usualy capturing a vid-file right on beginning, than start with indicating your errors etc etc. - if you imagine what some ppl paying for new cuesticks (also imo a great hobby :p) or spending time on *useless* training.....then it s more worth to hire an instructor who teaches you good fundamentals and HOW to create your personal training-plan. If he s good, he will show you some drills/patterns which will show you immediatly (later) if something going wrong again and you can work again on it and fit it yourself (in many cases).

lg
Ingo
 
Good point, Ratta. A full advanced level course is less that a Schon cue at walmart.com!

Steve
 
Billiards/pool is a very decieving game(from my novice opinion) Anyone can pick up a stick and knock in a few basic shots. I think this can create a false sense of security that if you just keep practicing your going to get alot better. Certainly you will improve but if your not fundamentally solid those gains will be short lived.

Comparison- A novice usually can't pick up a golf club without instruction and have any success. I think this would apply to bowling as well.

My frustrations that lead to me to acquiring lessons was this: I had nothing to revert back to when I would play poorly. I had no checklist of correct procedures to review. I had little or no pre shot routine. My grip was contorted(and wondered why I couldn't hit the ball straight) I wasn't aligned correctly with my shot line, and my bridge was never consistent. Other than that I was solid as a rock :wink::wink::wink:

I've had 2 lessons so far. The information I've acquired so far has been startling. Now I'm able to incorporate these things and actually practice something. The quality of my practice time went up dramatically. I actually like practicing more now because I see much quicker results.

I hope I'm not hijacking this thread, but I can't stress enough how quality instruction is vital to elevating your game. Yep..I got the addiction..and I got it bad.:eek::eek:
 
Believe it or not most aiming trainers are a waste of time. You don't aim a pool cue like you do a rifle, it's more like golf in that most of the 'aiming' that a good player does happens before they ever get down on the shot. Therefore, if you are having trouble with aiming, I recommend focusing on what you do before you even get down on the shot. Face your target squarely and set yourself in a good solid stance and then let your eyes and your instincts do the rest. Assuming your fundamentals are correct, you will deliver the cue ball to where your eyes are looking, I promise.

Having said that, if you're still having trouble seeing where you need to hit the object balls, a good thing to try is to step back from the table like six feet or so and look down the line of the object ball from there. It's actually a lot easier to see the lines from farther back. That is why the game always looks just that little bit easier when we're sitting on the rail watching than it does from behind the cue. Try it.
 
I think if someone uses the example of *aiming like with a rifle* (never used one^^ i prefer lovley wood instead of rifles) he just wanna describe that *believing* is the key- to believe in your fundamentals and the often named *shoot without thinking*- 2 weeks ago i had a small session with a guy who spent about 15 years on shooting as a sport-and hell..... his ability to aim, or better to imagine the point to shoot at was amazing. His concentration and ability to focus on one point was impressive.

And his words were: "there is one point common between shooting and billiards- to focus- nothin else ...but this doesn t help me if my technics are bad..."

I m really excited to spend time with this man. Gives me new impressions- i must say that i really learned a lot from him while talkin about focussing and how *they* train it.

lg
Ingo
 
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