CJ Wiley's New Blog

[CJ Wiley]

I started writing in my blog today here on AZ BILLIARDS and will add things on a regular basis. For now you can see some of the things that have been in my FaceBook. I'm working on a new documentary about Earl Stickland's MILLION DOLLAR CHALLENGE win where he ran 11 racks in a row for a Million Dollars {Annuity}. The fact that the odds were 7.8 Million to 1 AND the following Legal Battle makes for a VERY interesting show (and YES, he did get paid!). Not to mention I'm adding the FINALS where I played Earl for the Title ... If you love pool you'll enjoy this New DVD which will be released in October. CJ Wiley www.cjwiley.com

NEW BLOG: http://forums.azbilliards.com/blog.php?u=64222

US OPEN MATCH AGAINST EARL STICKLAND: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4UVcdfiBSY

CJ'S ULTIMATE POOL SECRETS DVDs FOR SALE NOW: www.cjwiley.com

 

[LAMas]

Great, Perhaps the admins will give you your own category with your name.

 

[CJ Wiley]

Great, Perhaps the admins will give you your own category with your name.

This is the first experience I've had with this ....I'm just learning as I go... what would my own category do and what would it entail?

 

[One Pocket John]

I visited you website CJ. Some really good tips.....the grip and breathing.

As far as your own catagory on AZ, I dont believe any pro player of your caliber has asked how they could help other players. This would probably be a first.

If I were to think of a catagory for AZ it would probably be something like:

CJ Wiley - Instruction for the serious player.

Something along that line.

I would suggest that those posting at least purchase your DVD so that everyone would be on the same page when posting. Its only about $20.

I saw you play about 10 or 15 years ago over at Lutmans new place. I had you in the calcutta and cashed in. I think you were playing Breedlove.

Anyway, thanks for posting and thank you very much for offering your assistance to help others.

In your next DVD would you go into detail with the grip you use.

Thanks

John

 

[LAMas]

This is the first experience I've had with this ....I'm just learning as I go... what would my own category do and what would it entail?

I see that you are in the Main Catagory, "Ask the Instructor".
This is fine but there may not be much traffic Unless it was your own catagory like "Ask C. J. Wiley".

The moderators can do that if there is enough interest.

Good luck.

 

[CJ Wiley]

I visited you website CJ. Some really good tips.....the grip and breathing.

As far as your own catagory on AZ, I dont believe any pro player of your caliber has asked how they could help other players. This would probably be a first.

If I were to think of a catagory for AZ it would probably be something like:

CJ Wiley - Instruction for the serious player.

Something along that line.

I would suggest that those posting at least purchase your DVD so that everyone would be on the same page when posting. Its only about $20.

I saw you play about 10 or 15 years ago over at Lutmans new place. I had you in the calcutta and cashed in. I think you were playing Breedlove.

Anyway, thanks for posting and thank you very much for offering your assistance to help others.

In your next DVD would you go into detail with the grip you use.

Thanks

John

I'll check into that John....I barely remember Lutman's tournament, I'm glad I played well enough to get your some Ca$h.....yes, my grip has been something that has had a lot of my attention lately....it really works well, but has been out of position and I just figured out why....putting my game back together has been like putting a jigsaw puzzle together.....piece, by piece, by piece :thumbup2: ....I'll share that info. for sure asap. www.cjwiley.com

 

[CJ Wiley]

Ask CJ Wiley

I see that you are in the Main Catagory, "Ask the Instructor".
This is fine but there may not be much traffic Unless it was your own catagory like "Ask C. J. Wiley".

The moderators can do that if there is enough interest.

Good luck.

Well, if there's enough interest I'm willing to do it.....I guess that's up to the general public so I'll just see what unfolds....if anyone's interested please feel free to add your input.....I have a LOT of information I can share from my many years on the road gambling AND all the matches with Efren, Rempe, Sigel, Hall, Bustemante, Archer, Ellen, Pierce, Kennedy, Varner, and of course my road partners Omaha John, Weldon Rogers, Dalton Leong, Rusty B., Strong Arm John, etc....they all added to my arsenal in one way shape or form :speechless:

 

[champ2107]

these guys love road stories on here! tell us about your first time on the road?

 

[Roadie]

I see that you are in the Main Catagory, "Ask the Instructor".
This is fine but there may not be much traffic Unless it was your own catagory like "Ask C. J. Wiley".

The moderators can do that if there is enough interest.

Good luck.

Don't ask for your own forum section. Just post your stories and thoughts to the main forum Mr. Wiley. That way more people will see and appreciate them.

On my next trip to America I plan to buy everything you have put out because I like your approach to the game. Thank you for sharing anything you want with us.

 

[CJ Wiley]

CJ's Road Stories

these guys love road stories on here! tell us about your first time on the road?

I will at some point, but for now here's one written by my favorite pool writer MICHAEL GEFFNER:

IT HAPPENED IN PITTSBURGH in 1986, back when The Color of Money, a movie about a young pool shark, had hit theaters and Carson “CJ” Wiley was himself hustling pool on the road—back when, on a moment’s notice, he would drive hundreds of miles to some backwoods dive on a tip that someone with wads of cash gambled big-time there. On that particular night, Wiley wore fake glasses and assumed one of three aliases, Mike from Indiana. His mark was the owner of a restaurant, a bearded man with receding jet-black hair who led him up a dark staircase to a private pool table on the second floor.
“And the guy is smiling this real goofy smile,” Wiley recalls today, chuckling hard before dragging deeply on a Marlboro Light. “’It’s just like in the movie,’ he says. ‘You saw the movie right?’ And I nod my head but don’t really say anything. Then he says, ‘Oh, boy, I love action. I love playing pool for money. I even love betting on other players. You saw the movie right?’ And I nod again. And we begin playing some nine ball, and I find out right away that this guy can’t play at all. I mean, not a lick. So after I’m done beating him for a few hundred, he has me play nearly everybody in the building. I end up beating his bartender, his cook, his dishwasher, five locals, and finally, the best player in town—and he staked every one of them. By the time he quit, I had him stuck for about seven thousand dollars. And he says to me, not smiling anymore, ‘You know kid, you played a lot better at the end than you did at the beginning.’ And I look him square in the eyes and say, ‘Well, you saw the movie, right?’”

 

[CJ Wiley]

CJ Wiley's Blog http://forums.azbilliards.com/blog.php?u=64222

Don't ask for your own forum section. Just post your stories and thoughts to the main forum Mr. Wiley. That way more people will see and appreciate them.

On my next trip to America I plan to buy everything you have put out because I like your approach to the game. Thank you for sharing anything you want with us.

For the time being I have a blog on here at http://forums.azbilliards.com/blog.php?u=64222

I appreciate your interest in my products and maybe I'll see you on your next trip to America...best regards , CJ www.cjwiley.com

 

[One Pocket John]

I'll check into that John....I barely remember Lutman's tournament, I'm glad I played well enough to get your some Ca$h.....yes, my grip has been something that has had a lot of my attention lately....it really works well, but has been out of position and I just figured out why....putting my game back together has been like putting a jigsaw puzzle together.....piece, by piece, by piece :thumbup2: ....I'll share that info. for sure asap. www.cjwiley.com

Lee Brett teaches the very grip you used against your Earl match. (as shown on your website)

I use the same grip, its now referred to as the "V" grip.

I ordered your DVD. That way when your talking about something specific I'll be able to look at the DVD for a visual.

I have been playing off and on for over 50 years and never miss an opportunity to learn. Its a great game.

Thanks

John

 

[Patrick Johnson]

Don't ask for your own forum section.

I don't think one pro, even one of CJ's stature, will get far asking for anything by himself. But if readers on AzB show enough interest in the idea, maybe we could get a "Talk to The Pros" forum added...? It might draw some of the pros who are reluctant to mix it up in the Main Jungle.

pj
chgo

 

[CJ Wiley]

Lee Brett teaches the very grip you used against your Earl match. (as shown on your website)

I use the same grip, its now referred to as the "V" grip.

I ordered your DVD. That way when your talking about something specific I'll be able to look at the DVD for a visual.

I have been playing off and on for over 50 years and never miss an opportunity to learn. Its a great game.

Thanks

John

Wow someone actually named my grip ... that's funny ... after all it's a tennis/golf grip so it uses the same physics as the tennis/golf stroke ... it would be interesting to hear someone try to explain how it works.

 

[One Pocket John]

Wow someone actually named my grip ... that's funny ... after all it's a tennis/golf grip so it uses the same physics as the tennis/golf stroke ... it would be interesting to hear someone try to explain how it works.

All you have to do is get Lee Bretts "The Secret Art of Pool" DVD. Best money I ever spent.

He is, in my opinion, one of the best teachers I have come across. He goes into great detail of the fundementals, grip, timing and many other aspects of how to stroke a cue ball.

I think you will enjoy his style of teaching.

When you see him explain the grip it will all make sense, at least to me it did.

John

 

[CJ Wiley]

Question & Answer with CJ Wiley

I don't think one pro, even one of CJ's stature, will get far asking for anything by himself. But if readers on AzB show enough interest in the idea, maybe we could get a "Talk to The Pros" forum added...? It might draw some of the pros who are reluctant to mix it up in the Main Jungle.

pj
chgo

For a week or so I'll answer any questions you may have to the best of my ability.....if AZBILLIARDS wants me to do something full time I will, I sent them a request of that nature yesterday....in the mean time I'm available and I'm sure if the "powers that be" at AZ likes what I add they will be receptive....I know Jerry was a while back when we spoke, but I would like to do something more productive than just write instructional articles.....any suggestions would be welcome :welcome:

 

[CJ Wiley]

All you have to do is get Lee Bretts "The Secret Art of Pool" DVD. Best money I ever spent.

He is, in my opinion, one of the best teachers I have come across. He goes into great detail of the fundementals, grip, timing and many other aspects of how to stroke a cue ball.

I think you will enjoy his style of teaching.

When you see him explain the grip it will all make sense, at least to me it did.

John

I've seen him play, does he actually use this grip? I didn't notice it. But getting his DVD to learn about my grip....well...hmmm...that's certainly a first I must say

 

[CJ Wiley]

All you have to do is get Lee Bretts "The Secret Art of Pool" DVD. Best money I ever spent.

He is, in my opinion, one of the best teachers I have come across. He goes into great detail of the fundementals, grip, timing and many other aspects of how to stroke a cue ball.

I think you will enjoy his style of teaching.

When you see him explain the grip it will all make sense, at least to me it did.

John

Does he actually use it to play with?

 

[AtLarge]

Does he actually use it to play with?

Here's a preview video for his dvd: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCl3gtp2FUY. Do you think his grip is the same as yours?

 

[mristea]

question!

For a week or so I'll answer any questions you may have to the best of my ability.....if AZBILLIARDS wants me to do something full time I will, I sent them a request of that nature yesterday....in the mean time I'm available and I'm sure if the "powers that be" at AZ likes what I add they will be receptive....I know Jerry was a while back when we spoke, but I would like to do something more productive than just write instructional articles.....any suggestions would be welcome :welcome:

Hi CJ,

I will jump on the opportunity to address you a question, hope you will not get bored with my long post and you will have patience until the end to get to the question

For years I struggled with my sighting, I even thought that my eyes have problems that don't allow me to play pool consistently...I had days when I was just "seeing" the shots and days when I could not play a straight in shot...
I only recently started to understand what was (and still is sometimes) happening and why I was so inconsistent...
I was changing my eyes position during the transition down from the standing address to getting down behind the cue ball...and this is so hard to notice for our amateur un-trained eyes, because our eyes have this great possibility of adapting the sight picture no matter how you look at the shot (with dominant eye right over the shot line or with the other line a bit on the shot line etc.). But getting the dominant eye out of his dominant position / out of the shot line is ruining the whole alignment to the shot in my opinion, without us (amateurs) even realizing...

After some time of working with systems like ProOne and SEE, I started to understand how the eyes (and mostly the dominant eye) should be placed when getting your visuals while standing above the balls - but the most important part and in my opinion the sercret to great pool is how to bend your body / eyes down during the transition from standing to getting down behind the "CORRECT" cue ball...
Our torso can bend down in so many directions, and this is the main reason why us amateurs can not get consistent in my opinion - we are not approaching the shots consistently, not getting down correctly behind the cue ball...because it's not easy at all - all the instructors say get straight down, lock your chin, keep your eyes on the same vertical plane etc. - well it's not so easy...at least for me...because our 2 eyes see 2 different images that they are able to blend in 1 picture, it's hard to focus on the right "picture" / direction, the one seen by the dominant eye...
For me the way to learn how to get down right can only be seen if, after acquiring my visuals while standing, I close my non-dominant eye so that I cann see what my dominant eye sights - the direction towards the cue ball - and then I open the other eye and get down on that right line - though with both eyes open that direction looks so strange...but only until I'm down behind the cue ball and I no longer see a blurred / un-clear image like I used to when my eyes were not placed right, but a clear one and the shot just looks right and I feel I can not miss it...

It took me 1 year to understand Stan Shuffett's left and right pivots in Pro One...in his instructional video he was just saying for a left pivot move your eyes left of the center to edge line, for a right pivot move your eyes right of the center to edge line and place your tip in the center of the cue ball once your eyes pick center cue ball...well how much left and how much right should I move my eyes LOL How to guide yourself?? I think the answer lies in the way our dominant eyes sees different shots, different angles - I noticed that if when bending down I follow the direction seen by my dominant eye I indeed move my eyes either right or left of the center to edge sight line, exactly as Stan described...

Sorry for all the rambling but I wanted to have a clear description of what is happening, to me at least.

And now the question to you

How do you lower your body down behind the cue ball? Where do you look, what are you focusing on when you start your transition down / during the time you bend your torso and just before you place your bridge hand behind the cue ball (another crucial moment in my opinion - placing your bridge is the most over-looked aspect of consistent pool imho).

Thank you for your input CJ, I am really curious to see what a pro like yourself "SEES" from the moment he acquires his visuals until he is down at cue ball address and ready to shot...I have your Ultimate Pool Secrets DVD which contains tons of great info, much of it is unique, not seen in any other instructional video I've watched, but it did not contain the answer to my question