Fixing stroke problem

I want to thank everybody who helped with suggestions.

I made couple videos, hope that will be useful to understand the problems in my stroke.

I shoot CB center from head spot to foot rail. Back, front and side view:
http://youtu.be/633c_5f__eI
http://youtu.be/uEtHZxvFXx0
http://youtu.be/qxzVkqgu5hs

After that I shoot OB in right pocket. OB on foot spot, CB on first and second diamond. On these videos I'm stroking harder so my arm is moving more, also I observed that I'm raising up my head immediately after shot. What else is wrong, and how to fix it?
http://youtu.be/v0syhZtJOuc
http://youtu.be/_QE0mfgO1RI
 
My advice... Take a lesson from a qualified/certified instructor. A couple of hours from a certified instructor will be priceless in terms of helping you correct the issues you are facing. Trial and error can be a long road. Bad advice from someone who is not qualified to assess and provide you corrective advice can be an even longer road. Spoken by a person who has done all three and lived through the pain of this process.

There are a number of good instructors them on this forum. I would also advise you meet with them in person - there's nothing like it. You won't be sorry.

- Steve
 
Hey, thanks for the videos. Those are helpful.

Just and FYI these types of threads should be in the ask the instructor thread. With the addition of videos I would be surprised if it doesn't get moved.

The side video is the most helpful of the first set. I looked at it close and it showed what I suspected, you are squeezing the cue as you stroke. You knuckles stay in-line with the cue, if they were loose they would be angled slightly upward. Try stroking, in position, without a cue stick and pay attention to your knuckles orientation throughout the motion. You should be able to see what I mean.

I would like to see a more deliberate "set" position. Also in the 4th video I noticed your process changed. You number of warm-up strokes changed and so did the pre-pumping of the cue. Those are important to solidify because that way your brain knows what is coming next. With training it becomes super natural.

Your transfer forward is very jerky, and I am not sure if that is the cause or an affect of the squeezing.

Another key position using the pendulum stroke is the finish position. Your squeezing stops the cue, but when you loosen that grip, allow your hand to continue until it contacts your chest. This will allow you to have a physiological closure to each shot and you will know you executed your process correctly if you check the hand position and your knuckle orientation.

Good Luck!
 
Shermanscs said:
My advice... Take a lesson from a qualified/certified instructor.
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We don't have instructors in our area. Pool is a pretty new sport in my country.

boyersj said:
Hey, thanks for the videos. Those are helpful.

Just and FYI these types of threads should be in the ask the instructor thread. With the addition of videos I would be surprised if it doesn't get moved.

The side video is the most helpful of the first set. I looked at it close and it showed what I suspected, you are squeezing the cue as you stroke. You knuckles stay in-line with the cue, if they were loose they would be angled slightly upward. Try stroking, in position, without a cue stick and pay attention to your knuckles orientation throughout the motion. You should be able to see what I mean.

I would like to see a more deliberate "set" position. Also in the 4th video I noticed your process changed. You number of warm-up strokes changed and so did the pre-pumping of the cue. Those are important to solidify because that way your brain knows what is coming next. With training it becomes super natural.

Your transfer forward is very jerky, and I am not sure if that is the cause or an affect of the squeezing.

Another key position using the pendulum stroke is the finish position. Your squeezing stops the cue, but when you loosen that grip, allow your hand to continue until it contacts your chest. This will allow you to have a physiological closure to each shot and you will know you executed your process correctly if you check the hand position and your knuckle orientation.

Good Luck!
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My fault with wrong section area. Thank for your answer.
 
Thanks for the vids, they really help.

First I will suggest that you slow your entire process down when practicing. Slowing down your backswing will help you create a smoother transition to your forward stroke.

I also would like to see you incorporate a distinct pause before your final stroke. This will help you develop that final check in which you can decide if you are ready to go or not, and it will help incorporate an eyepattern that I recommend next.

I also think you need to work on a consistent eye pattern. I am not sure that you ever check your tip placement on the Cueball before starting your stroke routine. It looks to me that you get down on the ball, with your eyes focused on the target, and you immediately begin stroking.

Try this.

Get down on the ball, be still and check your tip placement and aim point by shifting your eyes to each target. When you are sure of this, focus on the cueball and do your slow controlled practice strokes. At the final practice stroke, pause at the cueball and shift your eyes to the target on the object ball for at least 3 seconds then commit to your final stroke.

When you practice this, you must do it slowly and mindfull of the process. At the completion of the shot, reflect on what you did. Slow controlled practice will help to develop this process as a new habit, that you won't have to think about.

Good luck.
 
AlexandruM said:
We don't have instructors in our area. Pool is a pretty new sport in my country.


My fault with wrong section area. Thank for your answer.
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Not a fault, just a FYI (in case it gets moved).
No problem, hope you see improvements :)
Let us know how you do!
 
You aren't on the shot line. You move over slightly as you are almost down on the shot. This small move keeps your subconscious mind guessing on how to compensate for an inconsistent alignment.

Best,
Mike
 
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