Ever see someones form so out of whack . . .

RRfireblade

RRfireblade

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... that it made you leave that end of the room ?

I swear this guy , a pretty decent player mind you , was so out of whack with his game/form/alignment/etc that I just had to get out of sight of him as it was screwing with my whole game. I swear I couldn't figure out how he even made CB contact and the picture of that in my mind was messing with me big time.

Ooof.

:confused:

Just thought Id share.
 
yikes

I know that guy...There is a dude who sometimes comes to my area for tourneys,known player,has some ability but i just cant watch.I find it is best to just leave the room or i will end up watching him shoot.

uh-oh this post just made me wonder what i look like at the table..
 
Mike Davis, huh?

I thought they were talking about me.

They tell me it looks like an unfolding lawn chair with a chicken wing. LOL

Stones
 
missionary stroke?

Ever go to a bowling alley on a busy night just to watch the bowlers and see all the different ways people throw the ball? That's what makes it interesting to me. Why is it that people can't incorporate their personality into throwing a cue without there being something wrong with it? What's wrong with it and why? When did one rigid style of playing pool become the only way to play? Must you have sex only in the missionary position?
There are those that seem to have this religious conviction that you must
throw the cue a certain way or you'll never be able to play because you're game will be plagued with errors and your game will go to Hell. If you believe that so be it but until you can really explain why it's not right, I say let people be. The only thing that gets me out of stroke is listening to all the sermons on this board about the "missionary" stroke.
 
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canwin said:
Ever go to a bowling alley on a busy night just to watch the bowlers and see all the different ways people throw the ball? That's what makes it interesting to me. Why is it that people can't incorporate their personality into throwing a cue without there being something wrong with it? What's wrong with it and why? When did one rigid style of playing pool become the only way to play? Must you have sex only in the missionary position?
There are those that seem to have this religious conviction that you must
throw the cue a certain way or you'll never be able to play because you're game will be plagued with errors and your game will go to Hell. If you believe that so be it but until you can really explain why it's not right, I say let people be. The only thing that gets me out of stroke is listening to all the sermons on this board about the "missionary" stroke.
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pool is a bit like sex thinking about it.

a couple of pumps with the missionary stroke, and then you pop. :rolleyes:
 
canwin said:
Ever go to a bowling alley on a busy night just to watch the bowlers and see all the different ways people throw the ball? That's what makes it interesting to me. Why is it that people can't incorporate their personality into throwing a cue without there being something wrong with it? What's wrong with it and why? When did one rigid style of playing pool become the only way to play? Must you have sex only in the missionary position?
There are those that seem to have this religious conviction that you must
throw the cue a certain way or you'll never be able to play because you're game will be plagued with errors and your game will go to Hell. If you believe that so be it but until you can really explain why it's not right, I say let people be. The only thing that gets me out of stroke is listening to all the sermons on this board about the "missionary" stroke.
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Don't get so worked up there big guy , it's just a light hearted observation. :) Talk about people going over board and giving sermons around here. :confused: Should I call you Mr Kettle ?

There's nothing wrong with it if it works for you but that doesn't change the fact that some things may still be strange to watch. ;)

However , if it makes you feel better I could probably give you a dozen reasons why "It's not right" and is most definately hurting the development of his game and most likely holding him down to the level he's been at for the last few sessons , that I know of at least.

I guess the next time someone cuts you off on the highway you'll just say "I guess that person just drives differently than me , good for him"

:D
 
We have a local guy, who shoots right handed, and stands with his right foot forward. How's that for form. Even breaks like that. He actually plays ok, but it sure looks awkward.
I've known several players with weird strokes, lots of movement on their follow thru. Anyone know Norm Wines. Great player with a ton of body english
 
RRfireblade said:
... that it made you leave that end of the room ?

I swear this guy , a pretty decent player mind you , was so out of whack with his game/form/alignment/etc that I just had to get out of sight of him as it was screwing with my whole game. I swear I couldn't figure out how he even made CB contact and the picture of that in my mind was messing with me big time.

Ooof.

:confused:

Just thought Id share.
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Watch an Alan Hopkins video. That will get you back in stroke.
 
There is a local player here that curls his wrist on his grip hand when he shoots. He is an A player, so whatever works go with it I guess.....

Southpaw
 
alstl said:
Watch an Alan Hopkins video. That will get you back in stroke.
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While Mr. Hopkins is a fine gentleman, one of the nicest I've ever met....I think he has no idea when he's going to hit the ball. It looks a lot like an invisible ghost stands behind him and suddenly slaps the back of his cue at any given time. As horrid as it looks....you can NOT argue with the results.:)
 
canwin said:
Ever go to a bowling alley on a busy night just to watch the bowlers and see all the different ways people throw the ball? That's what makes it interesting to me. Why is it that people can't incorporate their personality into throwing a cue without there being something wrong with it? What's wrong with it and why? When did one rigid style of playing pool become the only way to play? Must you have sex only in the missionary position?
There are those that seem to have this religious conviction that you must
throw the cue a certain way or you'll never be able to play because you're game will be plagued with errors and your game will go to Hell. If you believe that so be it but until you can really explain why it's not right, I say let people be. The only thing that gets me out of stroke is listening to all the sermons on this board about the "missionary" stroke.
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Sure, sure, a small number of people succeed at the elite level of pool (and other sports) with unorthodox styles, but for most people, fundamentals RULE, and you can bet that those elite players with crazy strokes would love to correct their flaws but it's just too late. For beginners or people in the early stages of development, the odds are that correcting your fundamentals is going to ultimately give you a better game. Look at Tiger Woods. He was at the top of his sport but took the risk of reinventing his swing to get even better. His game suffered briefly, but look at him now! One step back, two steps forward.

More on topic:

If I'm striving to have the correct alignment, stroke etc, the last thing I want to do is watch someone who shoots strangely, ESPECIALLY before an important match.

In our waterski club, we have members ranging from repeat national champions to beginners, and I can tell you that I ALWAYS ski better after watching one of the champions with near-perfect form. (I'm no champion, but I'm closer to them than to a beginner). In competition, I avoid watching the beginner divisions as much as possible because the opposite effect is just as strong.

This is no judgement against beginners or unorthodox shooters, but it's very reasonable to NOT want to watch it. It's not an insult to anyone. The images in our brains WILL be duplicated in our actions.

Tom
 
There was a fellow who was a pretty decent shot, who would hold the cue with his thumb and forefinger facing the butt instead of the joint (his pinky was facing the joint). Very strange, but it seemed to work. I've actually wondered since then why more people don't do the same.
 
Tom M said:
This is no judgement against beginners or unorthodox shooters, but it's very reasonable to NOT want to watch it. It's not an insult to anyone. The images in our brains WILL be duplicated in our actions.

Tom
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That was all my point was. I never suggested anyone 'should' or needs change anything , I was just playing in proximity and for a little while I realized I couldn't keep the picture in my mind that I wanted to have. I also just thought it was interesting that it happens both ways sometimes.

:)
 
henho said:
There was a fellow who was a pretty decent shot, who would hold the cue with his thumb and forefinger facing the butt instead of the joint (his pinky was facing the joint). Very strange, but it seemed to work. I've actually wondered since then why more people don't do the same.
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I think I need to see a picture of that! I have no idea how you'd get your hand in that position, that is weird.
 
emf123 said:
I think I need to see a picture of that! I have no idea how you'd get your hand in that position, that is weird.
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I know, I don't think my arm even bends that way
 
I know a guys that shoots with his legs crossed and stretched apart, but dang, backward hand!!! that takes it...Watched a another guys make a bridge with the back of his hand on the table. He makes a closed bridge with thumb and index and places back of hand on table. Looked really strange. Still no backward hand.
 
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If anyone has seen Linda Carter play, you know the "hop"..... there are days I wonder how she plays so well!!! She jumps up on every shot!!:eek:
 
Cheesethe9 said:
If anyone has seen Linda Carter play, you know the "hop"..... there are days I wonder how she plays so well!!! She jumps up on every shot!!:eek:
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lol never noticed

Maybe your just in her head Cheese and she jumps up when she plays you!

Clyde Bowles is an older guy with some scary looking mechanics who plays very strong.

Clyde is not tough to watch but i have seen a few who are,if i draw this type of player i will watch the table not the shooter.
 
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