DIY stroke trainer

[PKM]

This probably isn't a very original idea, and I think it's essentially the idea behind some products that are out there. But what I did is take two binders (the kind that hold looseleaf paper, with hard covers) and stood them up to create an opening between them for the cue. You could also use hardcover books.

I wanted something similar to the old coke bottle idea, but this way you can do a full pendulum stroke since there is no constraint on the up/down motion. You can adjust the opening as thin as you want to prevent side-to-side motion.

Just something I can easily do at home to help keep those mechanics in check, even if only for a minute.

 

[Ballistic Billiards]

straight

have you seen joe tucker's 3rd eye trainer?

 

[PKM]

have you seen joe tucker's 3rd eye trainer?

Yep, I have one of those. Actually I was using it to practice addressing the CB without a table. But without being able to hit the ball, you can't really complete your stroke. I was trying to come up with a good way to do that on my desk. So that's why I had this idea in order to be able to finish the stroke without worrying about having to do it too softly.

 

[whitey2]

thread on this

I believe these is a thread on this, complete with pictures.

Someone built one using a board and coat hanger wire.

 

[Neil]

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[Bob Jewett]

This probably isn't a very original idea, and I think it's essentially the idea behind some products that are out there. But what I did is take two binders (the kind that hold looseleaf paper, with hard covers) and stood them up to create an opening between them for the cue. You could also use hardcover books.

I wanted something similar to the old coke bottle idea, but this way you can do a full pendulum stroke since there is no constraint on the up/down motion. You can adjust the opening as thin as you want to prevent side-to-side motion.

Just something I can easily do at home to help keep those mechanics in check, even if only for a minute.

The recommendation I heard was for a matchbox cover on its side. This was from a British player, and I'm not sure common matchboxes are the right size for pool cues. It is easy enough to make something from index cards that might be more portable.