Can a Pool Player Prevent Missing Shots by Constant, Consistent, Calibration?
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Ha!!!! Have to confess, I didn't read them all.
Seriously though, if every time you step off a scale, it reads a negative number, you can recalibrate the scale up. But if once it's under, then next time it's over, there's nothing you can do to recalibrate it except toss the scale in the trash and buy a new one.
You can't cheat physics and math.....at least not yet
It doesn't dissuade me, however, I'm sure most pros don't want to
Yes, I was very lucky to hang out with many of the old time champions and pick their brains. I wrote down page after page of ideas, beliefs and theories and tested them out. Some things I incorporated, others I didn't, it's just nice to have the opportunity to experiment with what other champions consider important to their game(s) / stroke(s).
Maybe someday other professionals will share their stuff, but not on azbilliards. They will probably choose FaceBook where there's not all the negativity. It doesn't dissuade me, however, I'm sure most pros don't want to fade all the condescending posters.
Yes, I was very lucky to hang out with many of the old time champions and pick their brains. I wrote down page after page of ideas, beliefs and theories and tested them out. Some things I incorporated, others I didn't, it's just nice to have the opportunity to experiment with what other champions consider important to their game(s) / stroke(s).
Maybe someday other professionals will share their stuff, but not on azbilliards. They will probably choose FaceBook where there's not all the negativity. It doesn't dissuade me, however, I'm sure most pros don't want to fade all the condescending posters.
I know guys that can beat you standing on one foot playing golf. LMAO!!!!
Do you know anyone that can beat me playing pool on one foot? :groucho:
I think an incorrect stance is the biggest factor in pool players inability to advance to the next level. A lack of clearance. If you are right handed, your right foot should be perpendicular to the shot line. The shot line being the sight line of the cue ball and the object ball in order to pocket the ball dead center of pocket. If you make the ball to the left or right of pocket, CJ is right that recalibration is necessary. The left foot should be fairly parallel to the shot line. This configuration will give your right stroking arm the clearance so that it does not get in the way of the right side of your body. This stance will eliminate you to jump "out of the way" of your stroking arm subconsciously. Constant awareness of how straight your stroke is helps to straighten it. The drill shooting from headspot to end rail and the cue ball comes straight back to cue tip will show you how off center you are cueing the cue ball. Always be "aware" of what portion of the pocket the ball drops. Slow smooth backswing, smooth acceleration, follow through, check your finish. If your tip is pointing up at finish, you dropped your elbow. Tip should be parallel or pointing down after contact.
Thanks to C.J. for giving his insights. I think all of us on this site are able to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to billiard information. I don't want C.J. to get frustrated and stop posting because of the negative posts. We all want to improve and I wish more pros would help us out.
Thanks to C.J. for giving his insights. I think all of us on this site are able to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to billiard information. I don't want C.J. to get frustrated and stop posting because of the negative posts. We all want to improve and I wish more pros would help us out.
Come to Houston for the Big Tyme Classic. We'll find somebody for you.
I encourage the angle to be exactly parallel to the "line of the shot".
I actually use my left foot to aim with on certain shots.
This is why I encourage the angle to be exactly parallel to the "line of the shot"......this allows you to favor one side of the pocket or the other by adjusting your left foot, and indirectly changing the upper body slightly.
I actually use my left foot to aim with on certain shots.
This is why I encourage the angle to be exactly parallel to the "line of the shot"......this allows you to favor one side of the pocket or the other by adjusting your left foot, and indirectly changing the upper body slightly.
I actually played a hole season with a busted knee. I just had the left big toe on the ground, 99% of the weight was on my right and with some training I played at the same level as before - 10 hcp. I can still do it but it puts some stress on the right hip.
The day before my second surgery I went up on 1 tee and drove the par 4 330y.
We can do some amazing things if we just see it
.Regards
Christian
I'll have to bet the limit....especially with no time limit.
That's strong!!
I have a friend here in Ft. Worth that can shoot even par on one foot. This used to be a proposition he would bet on, and won a ton of money doing it. If someone can beat me playing pool on one foot I'll have to bet the limit....especially with no time limit.
I actually played a hole season with a busted knee. I just had the left big toe on the ground, 99% of the weight was on my right and with some training I played at the same level as before - 10 hcp. I can still do it but it puts some stress on the right hip.
The day before my second surgery I went up on 1 tee and drove the par 4 330y.
We can do some amazing things if we just see it
Regards
Christian
That's strong!!
I have a friend here in Ft. Worth that can shoot even par on one foot. This used to be a proposition he would bet on, and won a ton of money doing it. If someone can beat me playing pool on one foot I'll have to bet the limit....especially with no time limit.
this weekend in Dallas....there will be two ton$ of action.
The Omega Tour Event is this weekend in Dallas....there will be two ton$ of action.
The Omega Tour Event is this weekend in Dallas....there will be two ton$ of action.
please clarify when you get a moment.
I'm not sure what you mean by the right toe not going over the shot line. Do you mean to the inside, or outside of the line? Usually the right foot's best position is parallel and on the line of the shot, then the toe is turned 45 degrees or so to the right.
I'm curious what you mean by your statement, please clarify when you get a moment.
Thanks, and Play Well.
I'm not sure what you mean by the right toe not going over the shot line. Do you mean to the inside, or outside of the line? Usually the right foot's best position is parallel and on the line of the shot, then the toe is turned 45 degrees or so to the right.
I'm curious what you mean by your statement, please clarify when you get a moment.
Thanks, and Play Well.
GoldenFlash
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On and on and on and on and on......
There is valuable information being transferred here, yet you attack it relentlessly.
Can't you just leave CJ Wiley alone and let him teach those of us who are "lesser persons" than you?
Mister, you have got to be the grouchiest, nit-picking, chat poster on the web.Correct me if I'm wrong, but haven't all those body parts, ALWAYS been connected..as one unit ??? ..See, this is why, when you are grasping for words to explain your confusing thoughts, you either state the obvious, or you drift off into something that is completely indecipherable !..When are you going to take my advice, and learn to re-read your posts, before you hit the submit button ?
PS..Or maybe you could have Bunter, or Mr.Eye, proofread your posts for 'coherent' content !..Their IQ, is at least 3-4 points above yours ! But then, what fun would I have, if you did that ! :groucho:
There is valuable information being transferred here, yet you attack it relentlessly.
Can't you just leave CJ Wiley alone and let him teach those of us who are "lesser persons" than you?
To the inside of the shot line while the left foot (for a right hander) is parallel to the shot line. This stance will definitely hurt your game for the few months it takes getting used to. It feels unbalanced and uncomfortable till it "becomes" comfortable. The right toe at right angle to shot line. Good luck!
Mister, You have got to be the rudest, most ill-informed, chat poster on the web !!!
#1...If you think Mr. Wiley is dispensing any 'valuable information'..you must be talking about 'martial arts' or 'zen', or one of the dozen other subjects he considers himself to be an expert at !
#2...I have never felt anyone, is a "Lesser Person" than myself !..I do however, feel I am qualified to have a valid opinion about anything pool related !
#3...I do feel some people deserve 'nit-picking'..I will be happy to add you to my very short list !
Thanks for your interest.
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Mister, you have got to be the grouchiest, nit-picking, chat poster on the web.
He can't stop, he's obsessed with "the CJ" - a character he's fantasizing about in his head that has taken over and controls his every thought. :shrug:
When someone is under such a strong delusion that they think everything someone does is "stupid" or "bad," there's very little hope. It's like some guy seeing a magician saw a lady in half and calling the police to press charges for murder.....and swearing they saw them kill their poor, innocent assistant.
Basically, everything he thinks he sees in me, he's actually having issues with in himself. The insanity this leads to will make him bitter, grouchy, and a "nit picker" about anything and everything possible....until he gets "the CJ" out of his head. :banghead:
He can't stop, he's obsessed with "the CJ" - a character he's fantasizing about in his head that has taken over and controls his every thought. :shrug:
When someone is under such a strong delusion that they think everything someone does is "stupid" or "bad," there's very little hope. It's like some guy seeing a magician saw a lady in half and calling the police to press charges for murder.....and swearing they saw them kill their poor, innocent assistant.
Basically, everything he thinks he sees in me, he's actually having issues with in himself. The insanity this leads to will make him bitter, grouchy, and a "nit picker" about anything and everything possible....until he gets "the CJ" out of his head. :banghead:
Mr. Flash...Heres a perfect example, of his 'valuable' information !...Makes about as much sense, as his clever info on 'hammer stroking' huh? :bash: (guess he couldn't find a suitable clever pic.)
Cocktail time...Adios !
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In reply to the op's original question: "Can a Pool Player Prevent Missing Shots by Constant, Consistent, Calibration?"
Maybe, if he's CJ Wiley.
If he's an amateur, most likely any adjustments made during the game are likely to confuse and diminish the skill of the player. Say I twist my wrist on a particular shot by a very small amount (and don't feel it). Should I therefore adjust my aim on the next shot to the opposite side? That is the road to failure for someone like myself.
I may be nitpicking here but, isn't continually adjusting speed, aim etc the opposite of consistency? Of course CJ is arguing that "inconsistent action" by which I mean adjusting your mechanics (shot speed etc) leads to consistent results, but is that generally applicable to all players?
My opinion is that by nearly missing a shot, you have strayed from the fundamentals you have practiced due to lack of concentration. Therefore you focus harder on the next shot. That is what usually happens when you play a superior player. He is in the zone and his game is gradually speeding up, to a point where he might get sloppy. If at that point he rattles the ball in, he will immidiately realize that he slipped up and focus harder. Usually they might take a second longer on the next shot or a short walk around the table to compose themselves. And then you get to watch them run out.
Maybe, if he's CJ Wiley.
If he's an amateur, most likely any adjustments made during the game are likely to confuse and diminish the skill of the player. Say I twist my wrist on a particular shot by a very small amount (and don't feel it). Should I therefore adjust my aim on the next shot to the opposite side? That is the road to failure for someone like myself.
I may be nitpicking here but, isn't continually adjusting speed, aim etc the opposite of consistency? Of course CJ is arguing that "inconsistent action" by which I mean adjusting your mechanics (shot speed etc) leads to consistent results, but is that generally applicable to all players?
My opinion is that by nearly missing a shot, you have strayed from the fundamentals you have practiced due to lack of concentration. Therefore you focus harder on the next shot. That is what usually happens when you play a superior player. He is in the zone and his game is gradually speeding up, to a point where he might get sloppy. If at that point he rattles the ball in, he will immidiately realize that he slipped up and focus harder. Usually they might take a second longer on the next shot or a short walk around the table to compose themselves. And then you get to watch them run out.
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Mr. Flash...Heres a perfect example, of his 'valuable' information !...Makes about as much sense, as his clever info on 'hammer stroking' huh? :bash: (guess he couldn't find a suitable clever pic.)
Cocktail time...Adios !
