Forearm on table?

My opinion is and always has been, is that the arm on the table looks sloppy and reminds me of a lazy person needing support for their upper body. Just because players like Rodney and Archer do it doesn't make it proper. These guys could play no matter what ever they do with their arm.

I'm a firm believer that the straight arm and good body stance will exude the confidence that you have in your game. Look sharp and you will play sharp.

I'm sure the next thread will be on whether we should have both legs bent at the knee or not.
 
Ak Guy said:
I appreciate the advice and opinions. I'm just trying to improve my game so I been asking about forearm on the table and contact lenses. It gives me incentive to improve my health and take better care of my aging body. Thanks again for the input!
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Or .. you can do like me if you're looking to stabilize your stance with more contact points, just eat a few more whoppers. I can't get my forearm down on the table but I have great belly contact. :thumbup:
 
If you are shooting jacked up over a ball or , putting the forearm on the table helps immensely. If you shoot it both ways 3 times each you will realize it.
 
dabarbr said:
My opinion is and always has been, is that the arm on the table looks sloppy and reminds me of a lazy person needing support for their upper body. Just because players like Rodney and Archer do it doesn't make it proper. These guys could play no matter what ever they do with their arm.

I'm a firm believer that the straight arm and good body stance will exude the confidence that you have in your game. Look sharp and you will play sharp.

I'm sure the next thread will be on whether we should have both legs bent at the knee or not.
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Exactly right Frank..You said the same thing I did.(in post #14)..It may work fine for Archer and Morris, but it might feel awkward for hundreds of other pro's. (including banger's like you and me ;)) ..As I said, YOUR own comfort level at address, is always going to be the most important thing...For those who think the number of contact points, equals comfort, I say... grow a pot belly, and maybe get your knee's up on the table too...That should do it..:rolleyes:

PS..I had to stand on my tip-toes to reach the table when I first started playing, so I still don't bend my knees ! :o (JK)

runouteasy said:
If you are shooting jacked up over a ball, putting the forearm on the table helps immensely. If you shoot it both ways 3 times each you will realize it.
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Sorry sir, but could we have a video of that ?..You just described one way, where it is almost impossible to put your forearm on the table ! (unless you have really loooong fingers, and a double-jointed wrist ! :o)
 
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dabarbr said:
My opinion is and always has been, is that the arm on the table looks sloppy and reminds me of a lazy person needing support for their upper body.
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Is this a serious post? Before I came to AZ, I never realised these kind of attitudes towards playing the game existed.

Just to be clear, do you also advocate playing with an upright stance (i.e. without your chin on the cue)?
 
SakuJack said:
Is this a serious post? Before I came to AZ, I never realised these kind of attitudes towards playing the game existed.

Just to be clear, do you also advocate playing with an upright stance (i.e. without your chin on the cue)?
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I don't know you sir, but your disrespect for Frank, is uncalled for !..He is consistently, one of the most knowledgable posters on this forum..Not to mention, being an upper level player for many years.
 
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runouteasy said:
If you are shooting jacked up over a ball or , putting the forearm on the table helps immensely.
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I'm definitely having trouble visualizing this..


runouteasy said:
If you shoot it both ways 3 times each you will realize it.
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That's exactly what a guy in the bar told me just last night, telling me that I should be putting the handle of the bridge on my shoulder instead of on the table. :rolleyes:
 
My Forearm Is On The Table

My forearm lays flat on the table , unless the cue ball is too close to the rail or another object ball. I do not move my bridge hand or take my forearm off the table until after the cue ball has stopped rolling. I remain in my shooting stance the entire time which sometimes involves 10-12 seconds when I have shot a 3 rail kick shot with normal roll.

It's really important to stay in your stance, i.e., down on the table, throughout the shot. Obviously, you get out of the way if the cue ball travels in your direction but always study/watch the cue ball.......look at its roll and the loss of "stored energy" from your stroke and how it dissipates as the cue ball travels its intended route.

The Cue Ball Never Lies......and always tells you what you did wrong......but you have to pay close attention which very few players understand.
 
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