Can't keep cuetip still even while aiming.
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have u tried changing ur backhand grip??.....I know the way I used to hold my cue I would tend to do the same but after I tried a few diff grips and practiced straight shots with diff styles I finally found one to where I was shooting straight
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Have you considered asking someone who knows about such things (like a qualified instructor) to watch you?
Have you considered asking someone who knows about such things (like a qualified instructor) to watch you?
Shorten your bridge length. Put your bridge hand closer to your ferrule.
I have a friend who putts the same way. He shakes like a dog shitting peach seeds.
I told him to putt between the shakes. You might try the same thing.
I told him to putt between the shakes. You might try the same thing.
I have a friend who putts the same way. He shakes like a dog shitting peach seeds.
I told him to putt between the shakes. You might try the same thing.
While "Shake Rattle and Roll" plays in the background. Johnnyt
Can't keep cuetip still even while aiming
I agree with Donny L.There are many things that can be wrong. It can be technical, physical , mental, or age related or a combination of the above. e.g. I had a student that after physical therapy exercises due to a damaged rotator cuff and trying single stroking and a modified grip, his problem was resolved. Another, was a simple case of adjusting his stance to reduce tension in his neck and shoulder.
Look up a "qualified instructor" in your area for assistance. If you have problems finding one there are some great "Master" level instructors that travel the country.
Good Luck !
Keep Shooting ... Straight !!
I agree with Donny L.There are many things that can be wrong. It can be technical, physical , mental, or age related or a combination of the above. e.g. I had a student that after physical therapy exercises due to a damaged rotator cuff and trying single stroking and a modified grip, his problem was resolved. Another, was a simple case of adjusting his stance to reduce tension in his neck and shoulder.
Look up a "qualified instructor" in your area for assistance. If you have problems finding one there are some great "Master" level instructors that travel the country.
Good Luck !
Keep Shooting ... Straight !!
Do you have a tight, closed bridge?
If it is possible for you to do, you could try the snooker "four point contact" style of play. With a shorter bridge and chin and chest contact it should take a lot of the shake away. If you cant bend low like that you could try reworking your stance somewhat. If the problem isn't medical, I'm guessing you have to little or too much pressure on one of your legs. Your stance should be a steady tripod (leg/leg/bridgehand). Generally it's recommended that the legs should have a 60/40 distribution of weight (back foot/front foot) but you can experiment with that to see what works best for you. Also you could try to lighten your cue grip a little bit, to relieve tension, while increasing the tightness of the bridge (closed).
Good luck to you.
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An old friend (RIP) had an inherited condition. Shook like a leaf sometimes. I would not want him taking aim at me with a .45 at 150 yards. He did say " I shoot between the shake." I would be hit!I have a friend who putts the same way. He shakes like a dog shitting peach seeds.
I told him to putt between the shakes. You might try the same thing.
I had an hour lesson with former 14.1 great Wayne Norcross at Sticks in Rancho Cucamonga about 2 yrs. ago. He didn't really spot anything I was doing wrong. Of course, my stroke has probably mutated since then. I swear, I think I have A- knowledge with a C- stroke...everybody could beat me up 'til I quit playing.
No, open bridge. Can't seem to make a good closed bridge anymore.
There's a coupla pro's who have or had the shakes, noticeably...can't remember their names.I have a friend who putts the same way. He shakes like a dog shitting peach seeds.
I told him to putt between the shakes. You might try the same thing.
Yeah, I like that...have tried from time to time.
I'd like to offer a thought. Of course if there are major fundamental flaws that prevent you from aligning your body and delivering the cue gently through the CB with a light grip, things like this should be observed and corrected.
Short of that ... My initial thought was you should pay far less attention to what you think is an issue, in fact, none.
In your stance, while as still as you are comfortable with, movement or not, refocus your attention, instead envision CB to OB contact, and then strong focus on the line the OB will take off the CB to the pocket. Much like sighting a rifle shot.
See the OB going to the pocket, feel it happen mentally until it is rather vivid, and simply let loose the cue stick paying absolutely no attention to the movement at the cue tip, and deliver the cue stick through the CB in the line you saw, understanding the movement while sighting, isn't important AT ALL, and just watch the OB into the pocket.
So in short, redirect your attention to the mental picture of pocketing the ball rather than the shaking at the cue tip cause that's not important. With a good relaxed mental picture of the successful completion of the shot, including the path of the CB after contact with the OB, your brain will put the cue tip on the CB where it belongs.
Short of that ... My initial thought was you should pay far less attention to what you think is an issue, in fact, none.
In your stance, while as still as you are comfortable with, movement or not, refocus your attention, instead envision CB to OB contact, and then strong focus on the line the OB will take off the CB to the pocket. Much like sighting a rifle shot.
See the OB going to the pocket, feel it happen mentally until it is rather vivid, and simply let loose the cue stick paying absolutely no attention to the movement at the cue tip, and deliver the cue stick through the CB in the line you saw, understanding the movement while sighting, isn't important AT ALL, and just watch the OB into the pocket.
So in short, redirect your attention to the mental picture of pocketing the ball rather than the shaking at the cue tip cause that's not important. With a good relaxed mental picture of the successful completion of the shot, including the path of the CB after contact with the OB, your brain will put the cue tip on the CB where it belongs.
Lot of good info on this thread, your in good company.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=316879
Warning!!
Do not put cue tip in your ear. I personally have solved this issue before. Reduce your intake by half each day of your vice, unless it is pool, and increase the amount of pool you play daily by multiplying by pi....
Do not put cue tip in your ear. I personally have solved this issue before. Reduce your intake by half each day of your vice, unless it is pool, and increase the amount of pool you play daily by multiplying by pi....
I have essential tremor and have this problem.
Here's what I changed just a week or so ago that helps alot to keep the cuetip at the proper spot on the cue ball:
I used to go into my bendover part of my stance while looking at the object ball. I've recently changed that so when I first bend at the waist, I am looking at the cue tip now, not the object ball. This allows me to keep the tip pointed exactly as planned. I then do the bridge setup under the cue and then look up at the object ball.
This has really helped to hit the cue ball as planned. And another advantage is it quieted my eyes by one look/see. This technique made me change my eye pattern to have one less look up. I think it is better, but it's only been a week or two so not sure yet, but it seems to work well for tip placement, in spite of my shaking.
Hope this helps,
Jeff Livingston