Feedback on My Stroke & Mechanics – Looking to Improve Fundamentals

[Cue Alchemist]

Very brave first post, welcome, The main thing is, you want to improve. you noticed, some of the flaws in your game, but if i was you. Make the same thread over on the Ask The Instructor category.
They can put you on the right path. Nice run though

 

[GoldCrown]

You just ran 10 in rotation ...that's a pretty good base. Welcome aboard.

 

[Renderu]

Very brave first post, welcome, The main thing is, you want to improve. you noticed, some of the flaws in your game, but if i was you. Make the same thread over on the Ask The Instructor category.
They can put you on the right path. Nice run though

Ok thanks. I will work on my game a bit and will post again there when I've fixed a few things highlighted here.

 

[7stud]

If you watch your movement towards the cue ball on your forward stroke on this shot:

you can see that you facilitate your move forward by increasing the bend in your elbow. Some instructors, e.g. Mark Wilson, teach that you should lock your bridge arm straight. You might want to try that to see if it will stop you from swaying forward..

 

[SSP]

He really needs to go watch video of top players. Watch their PSR as well as their delivery. IMO its WAY easier to watch-mimic than to go by what someone says on a forum. His stroke isn't too bad, he just need to see/grasp how good players do it. Watch some of Niels' stuff, he really is someone to copy.

Ck out Mark Wilson as well, he got good position for the next shot, small sample size, results speak for themselves.

 

[SmoothStroke]

Lose the slippers and buy some used old black sneakers.

 

[Bob Jewett]

To minimize body movement, lock the back knee and keep that leg straight -- that anchors the bottom of the body -- and lock the bridge arm -- that anchors the upper body.

 

[Biloxi Boy]

you just ran a rack of 10 ball
thats pretty good

It is all relative -- what are the pocket sizes? "Bucket mouths" would make a big difference.

 

[Renderu]

It is all relative -- what are the pocket sizes? "Bucket mouths" would make a big difference.

5". I wonder why since I now know 4.5" is more standard. Had I known when I bought it I would have asked 4.5" (assuming I had a choice.)

Table is Canada Billiards.

 

[gregcantrall]

New here. Haven't read 3 pages, maybe yet.
I have a caution I received before my first paid lesson. Well bar box dollar games were paid lessons too.
If you select a Master......don't share. What he teaches4 might take a while to uh completely implement.
Derision from the peanut gallery can be counter pro duckt I've.
There are many paths.
Take the High path. Of Course.
Enjoy the competition.

 

[Biloxi Boy]

5". I wonder why since I now know 4.5" is more standard. Had I known when I bought it I would have asked 4.5" (assuming I had a choice.)

Table is Canada Billiards.

So, not to be a killjoy or a jackass, but perhaps your first inquiry needs to be "how much better can I get on this table?" How much do you play on tight tables?

 

[Island Drive]

I've uploaded a short video of myself playing pool and would really appreciate some constructive feedback. What I'm mainly interested in is how my stroke, stance, grip, follow-through, and overall mechanics come across to more experienced eyes.

Thanks. Also, this is my first post!
Practice Session

Didn't look at your video.
The foundation of Any home is more important than the home.
Once that's built, then proper cue stick movement/aiming can be developed.

 

[Island Drive]

Watched for a minute....
It wouldn't take much to improve your game, you've got allot of moving parts already in place, but I noticed ''right off'' body movement during execution, and a bridge hand concern.
Find a good instructor.