Lately when iam doing my strokes I dont stroke the cue back smoothly and it feels like my elbow doesnt want me to pull the cue back. any suggestions?
elbow and forearm stiffness
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Have you all of a sudden started winning more games and been breaking a lot more lately? (I had this happen and had trouble with my hand and shoulder, but that went away with time.)
Are there any medical problems with your elbow?
Other than that, go to an instructor. If you can't do that, get a very good player to watch you or videotape yourself and see what is happening.
Are there any medical problems with your elbow?
Other than that, go to an instructor. If you can't do that, get a very good player to watch you or videotape yourself and see what is happening.
One thing to keep in mind, not only in pool but other activities too. When you're doing something using your muscles they need to be in shape. So don't limit yourself only in pool but do other sports too. One of the best to keep your muscles in relaxed shape is easy swimming. And never forget to strech well before sports and about hour after.
My bridge-side shoulder has been getting tight and sore lately. I think I have been pushing down on the table too hard per something I read about pressing your middle finger down into the cloth hard for more control. 
I think it has made me too tense.
I think it has made me too tense.
hmmm...
As a matter of fact i have been breaking alot more to make get a better break and it turned out good, and i have also been lifting weights for the past couple of months everyday i would rotate from lower body to upper every other day.
As a matter of fact i have been breaking alot more to make get a better break and it turned out good, and i have also been lifting weights for the past couple of months everyday i would rotate from lower body to upper every other day.
First of all, it's way too much to have daily training with weights. Go to a pattern of 3 times a week, and your results will get better. Your muscles need also time to rest and all benefits of training comes through those resting periods.
And when continuing with weights and pool, one of the best ways to warm up both your muscles and joints is warm up manouvers from martial arts. So ask someone to teach you those and you'll be in much better shape. But, please, do not be too active, that is not going to help.
And when continuing with weights and pool, one of the best ways to warm up both your muscles and joints is warm up manouvers from martial arts. So ask someone to teach you those and you'll be in much better shape. But, please, do not be too active, that is not going to help.
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juniorchamp_ktm said:
I would add to what Pete said that you should endeavor when lifting weights to make sure you keep your muscles in balance. I don't lift, but I've run for 35 years. The biggest single cause of overuse injury is one set of muscles getting out of balance with their antagonist. That could definitely explain your range of motion being limited. I don't know enough about weight lifting to know what you should be doing, but I would thing it would be worth a little research on your part.
thats hard to do
Its a class i take we lift weights daily, it was that class or spanish and i dont know very much spanish.
Its a class i take we lift weights daily, it was that class or spanish and i dont know very much spanish.
juniorchamp_ktm said:
Ok, then maybe the best option is really to consentrate on your warming up and cooling down methods. Also one of those important things is proper way of eating and drinking. If you can try to have a word with some nutritious specialist, they'll know and can advice you how and what to eat and drink to help that way your muscles to stay in condition.
So, again, you just can't do too much stretching to help your muscles.
Stretch before you play. People may think you look silly doing it, but it will get you nice and limber. Your arm will be much more relaxed. I actually do arm stretches in my car before I go into the pool hall 
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I wouldn't recommend doing anything strenuous before you play, it will cause your muscles to tighten up.
.I wouldn't recommend doing anything strenuous before you play, it will cause your muscles to tighten up.
juniorchamp_ktm said:
Usually a weight training class includes cardiovascular workout as well. This includes running, swimming, or jumping rope for example. I would try the later in jumping rope. (Second swimming.) It's very good in a timing aspect for the muscles. Just like in pool you have to find that comfortable rthyme.
Day 1 work out upper body.
Day 2 Cardio work out.
Day 3 work out lower body.
Day 4 Cardio work out.
Give each section of the body time to rest and acclimate.