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Razorback Randy

Razorback Randy

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If you could take lessons from anyone who normally teaches classes or one on one traning and money and location were not factors who would you go to and why? I am really wanting to get better! I have all Bert Kinisters Videos, have been to Randy G's pool school in Dallas (would highly recommend it to anyone), am going to see Stan Shuffett in 3 weeks in KY, subscribe to BD magazine, and read as many post on here as I can.
Has anyone taken Stan's weekend course with Pro One?
 
There are a lot of good teachers out there from what I understand. For me it would be a week with Buddy Hall. I know how he teaches. Not a whole bunch of tech stuff, just shows you how to run the table the easy way. Johnnyt
 
Steve Lingelbach in Portland, OR. I know he spent some time learning from various pros in Sac several years ago, and he has a real knack for teaching. He understands where you're at in your game, talks to you about where you want to get in your game, and helps you get there. A great teacher is the fastest way to get better, a bad teacher, even if they are a great player, can leave you feeling bummed about the game.
 
I wouldn't take any more lessons until you perfect SPF.
Then start doing cueball control drills.
Once you get a hold of cueball control, all other aiming systems become moot imo.
 
Robin Dreyer in Beaverton, Oregon. I have worked with him for 7 years now. He not only works on mechanics and strategy, but also with the mental game. I am not only a better player, but also a better person having spent the time I have with Robin.
 
Razorback Randy said:
If you could take lessons from anyone who normally teaches classes or one on one traning and money and location were not factors who would you go to and why? I am really wanting to get better! I have all Bert Kinisters Videos, have been to Randy G's pool school in Dallas (would highly recommend it to anyone), am going to see Stan Shuffett in 3 weeks in KY, subscribe to BD magazine, and read as many post on here as I can.
Has anyone taken Stan's weekend course with Pro One?
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Sounds like your not giving yourself time to put into play what you were taught! I think you are over loading yourself with instructions, this is easy too do. Just be patent! All instructors teach a little different, as most players have their on style. The old saying Practice, Practice, and more Practice. Hope you find it!
 
Papa Red said:
Sounds like your not giving yourself time to put into play what you were taught! I think you are over loading yourself with instructions, this is easy too do. Just be patent! All instructors teach a little different, as most players have their on style. The old saying Practice, Practice, and more Practice. Hope you find it!
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This is probably true - I just want to learn everything I can and want to learn it as fast as possible so that I don't start off with a bunch of bad habits that I have to learn how to correct later. Papa Red - I live close to the TX-OK border where are you?
 
RandyG is the best there is...

I don't know what pool school in a group is like.( my guess is it's very good).. but 1 on 1 with the master is priceless..if you ask the right questions he can fill in all the gaps in your knowledge..

there are lots of great instructors....with many different approaches..

all of them can help beginners

most of them can help good players

some of them can help pro's

but Randys systematic approach to teach anyone how to do it right every time.. is revolutionary ...

IMO
 
Razorback Randy said:
This is probably true - I just want to learn everything I can and want to learn it as fast as possible so that I don't start off with a bunch of bad habits that I have to learn how to correct later. Papa Red - I live close to the TX-OK border where are you?
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Your willingness to learn is great, but you also have to take time to apply your knowledge to your game. If you sent through 3 days with Randy, you have enough to keep you busy for the next 6 months, IF YOU DO IT CORRECTLY! Running from instructor to instructor can have a negative impact on your game.
Practice the things you learned in pool school, the way you were shown to practice them. Let those concepts settle in to your game. Then if you want to go to another instructor, by all means do so.

Learning pool is not about the destination, it's about the journey!

Steve
 
pooltchr said:
Your willingness to learn is great, but you also have to take time to apply your knowledge to your game. If you sent through 3 days with Randy, you have enough to keep you busy for the next 6 months, IF YOU DO IT CORRECTLY! Running from instructor to instructor can have a negative impact on your game.
Practice the things you learned in pool school, the way you were shown to practice them. Let those concepts settle in to your game. Then if you want to go to another instructor, by all means do so.

Learning pool is not about the destination, it's about the journey!

Steve
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It has been 10 months since I took Randy G's class and I feel that my game is much improved already. I think the key is doing it CORRECTLY like you said. You can practice all day and do it wrong or practive the right way for one hour and benefit much more.
 
Razorback Randy said:
This is probably true - I just want to learn everything I can and want to learn it as fast as possible so that I don't start off with a bunch of bad habits that I have to learn how to correct later. Papa Red - I live close to the TX-OK border where are you?
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Whitesboro, Tx., but we play in Sherman and Dallas.
 
Excellent point, and spot on. If you have incorporated SPF into your process, and you know what your template is (and are comfortable with it, regardless of the shot), you should be able to take advantage of Stan's teaching.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Razorback Randy said:
You can practice all day and do it wrong or practive the right way for one hour and benefit much more.
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Razorback Randy said:
If you could take lessons from anyone who normally teaches classes or one on one traning and money and location were not factors who would you go to and why? I am really wanting to get better! I have all Bert Kinisters Videos, have been to Randy G's pool school in Dallas (would highly recommend it to anyone), am going to see Stan Shuffett in 3 weeks in KY, subscribe to BD magazine, and read as many post on here as I can.
Has anyone taken Stan's weekend course with Pro One?
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Randy,
I've had a similar desire in the past; here's what I've done.

For stroke technique and "physics of the game" = Mark Wilson and/or Jerry Briesath (they are very similar). These are true scholars of the game. While I believe there are many good instructors, it couldn't possibly get much better than with these two.

For one-pocket/straight pool knowledge = Grady Mathews and Danny DiLiberto. Try making a living at pool for 50 years as these guys have done.....you're bound to learn something. They are willing to share, and are very entertaining.

I didn't mention Jeanette Lee (her lessons are unbelievably expensive); but she is a true pool fanatic; and has studied under some of the greatest players and has also studied the instruction techniques of the greatest instructors. If money was really no object; that's where I would go. Catch the next Black Widow Experience if you can; you will never find a more enthusiastic teacher, and there is nothing else like it.
 
Williebetmore said:
Randy,
I've had a similar desire in the past; here's what I've done.

For stroke technique and "physics of the game" = Mark Wilson and/or Jerry Briesath (they are very similar). These are true scholars of the game. While I believe there are many good instructors, it couldn't possibly get much better than with these two.

For one-pocket/straight pool knowledge = Grady Mathews and Danny DiLiberto. Try making a living at pool for 50 years as these guys have done.....you're bound to learn something. They are willing to share, and are very entertaining.

I didn't mention Jeanette Lee (her lessons are unbelievably expensive); but she is a true pool fanatic; and has studied under some of the greatest players and has also studied the instruction techniques of the greatest instructors. If money was really no object; that's where I would go. Catch the next Black Widow Experience if you can; you will never find a more enthusiastic teacher, and there is nothing else like it.
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Does the Black Widow Experience come with a happy ending? :happydance:
 
randyg said:
Razorback: Check out Mark Wilson.....SPF=randyg
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Randy, if one is to follow your program, what level of play is expected of him after a few months of dilligent practice and play?
 
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