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well since everyone else was doin it last week i might aswell do it this week, i thought about posting it in the break and run thread but my break was runnin pretty dry and it can be tough to get a good spread on these little valley tables at times so its not a break and run just a practice session. so here it is a little runout with some music to reflect how this game makes me feel at times :D any comments both good and critical of my game are welcome aswell as tips to improve my game.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v426/phjunkie/pool/?action=view&current=runout_0001.flv
 
I'll analyze it....

Good job is what I have to say!

You're making you balls and getting good position and you runout. What more could anyone ask for? (Plus it looks like you't having fun. Good!)

(If it works, don't fix it is what I say.)

Good run!
 
No one is responding to you, Unknown, so I will. You look kind of careless at the table, but you ran smooth out so nobody knows what to think. Get the camera up higher and point it at a bigger table, lol! It's hard to tell Dave Matlock from a C player on those miniature pool tables without seeing a hundred racks. They should all be chopped into little pieces, imho.

Just trying to get some responses for you Unknown, maybe that'll help. What is your rating?

Good shooting, keep on strokin'.

unknownpro
 
I would try to set the camera 4 feet higher and try to get some light on the subject...

I was trying to look at your mechanics (arms, stance, etc.) but couldn't see too well. It looked like you were stroking smoothly and confidently and you had no problems with position using rails or not...

Could not see any glaring problems.

The only thing I noticed was your pre-shot routine varied from shot to shot. For some shots, you started stroking as soon as your hand hit the felt, releasing the shot after 3 fast strokes. For other shots, you paused and got lined-up before stroking, but only gave it one stroke before pulling the trigger. I would suggest getting into the habit of always pausing when your hand hits the felt (to really groove your aim), then stroke for 3 times just to get your arm loose (even if it is an easy shot), then pull the trigger.

Remember to accelerate the cue smoothly... the next time you practice, concentrate on shooting softly. Shoot soft, then shoot softer than that (but maintain a nice smooth stroke). You should gain touch and accuracy without loosing any of your position play and you will be on to the next level.

The shooting routine and soft shooting will both help you with consistency and will raise the level of your game by eliminating some of the misses that you know you should have made.
 
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thanks guys these are exactly the type of responses i was looking for. ill try to get better video today but i am practicing in a bar right now so the lighting sucks and there are no higher points where i can place the camera securely i actually had to put the camera on top of a cup just to get that height, but its free to play there so i dont mind. ive been trying to work on my preshot routine but sometimes when i get into a rhythm moving from ball to ball i forget the routine. keep the comments coming, now im off to get more practice and hopefully a better video
 
Bill Yards points out, " The only thing I noticed was your pre-shot routine varied from shot to shot." I have to agree with him. Especially this: "I would suggest getting into the habit of always pausing when your hand hits the felt (to really groove your aim), then stroke for 3 times just to get your arm loose (even if it is an easy shot), then pull the trigger."

Your rythmn is up tempo fast. You can keep that tempo and still add the little things Bill has commented on.

Also I will add that sometimes when we shoot a shot we imediately move our bodies in line to the next shot without realizing that our foot position suffers.

What I am saying for example is if you take a step back away from the table. Line yourself up on the shot, step into your stance, your foot position (ie. your body) will not be out of line. This positioning affects your stroke.

In my hasty diagram you move from one smudge spot to the other smudge indicated by the arrow. Instead you should do this after the shot... Step back from the table chalk up and move to the spot marked "X". Then you can walk into the shot. Add this to your preshot routine just to try it out.

If you don't believe that foot position affects your stoke try this on a breakshot once. Setup up like you normally do, stop, then point your trailing back foot outward then break look at the result. Do the same thing again with the same trailing back foot pointing toward the rack, then break look at the result.

Your stroking hand has a tendency (especially with harder strokes) to pull in towards the body or away from it depening on your foot placement. Sure you may be able to settle in on a shot and place your feet pretty close everytime but not when you change your preshot routine by shooting as soon as your hand feels the felt.

Think of the pro's you have watched on a difficult shot. They mull it over stepping back from the table ensuring they are in line and do the same thing I am talking about. Think of Allison she does this every time and we know her mechanics are impeccible.

Walking into a shot ensures a closer degree of precise body position every time.
 

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Yeah! Renard is exactly right! In fact, I think it was from a Jimmy Ried tape where I learned to use a complete pre-shot routine.

One of the critical things in the routine is to pull down (from standing straight up) as close to the line of aim as you can. This requires that you get behind your shot and pause and look at it before you rush your hand to the felt.

I have been saved many times by this routine, because it can make shots more automatic for you, even (most importantly) when you have a strong case of "the nerves" working.

So, you have some small changes to work on to mature your game, but you will see BIG results.
 
thanks guys i didnt get to go practice today but i will probably get another 5 or 6 hours tomorrow so i will spend time working on a preshot routine. as for a rating i really have no clue we dont have any leagues here, just a small tournament that i run once a week.
 
Harvywallbanger said:
well...I noticed you didn't chaulk your cue EVEN ONCE:eek:
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i hadnt even noticed that myself, i usually chalk every 2nd or third shot but with this new tip i dont seem to do that. and thanks again for the comments guys i didnt get anymore practice time again got called into work but thats ok i just got paid to post this message :D
 
Harvywallbanger said:
well...I noticed you didn't chaulk your cue EVEN ONCE:eek:
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yeah...I noticed that too. I also noticed the lack of pre shot routine. the last thing I noticed was you running out. You play pretty good.
 
Why can't I view this?

When clicking on the link in the first post, I'm directed to "install" the Flash 8 program...which I did (it said 'successfully installed'). However, going back and clicking on the link again, it just says the same thing...what am I doing wrong?:confused: I use aol...

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.colm
 
Scott Lee said:
When clicking on the link in the first post, I'm directed to "install" the Flash 8 program...which I did (it said 'successfully installed'). However, going back and clicking on the link again, it just says the same thing...what am I doing wrong?:confused: I use aol...

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.colm
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sorry i cant help you with your problem ive never used aol
 
Well, I don't know why it wouldn't load on my computer, but I watched the video on a public domain computer with no problem. Not much to add to what others have posted. No chalking, no pre-shot routine, no pause before execution, overpowering shots (especially on the last shot). All of these things will contribute to inconsistency in the long run. I agree that's it tough to see much at the camera angle used.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
 
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