Free online pool course

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crirvine

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Hi All,

I just stood up a website for publishing online courses.

I'm a long time pool player and consider myself fairly knowledgeable on the subject. As a test for my website, I created a course called "Pool Knowledge".

I'd be thrilled if folks would give it a try. On each topic page, there is a button to send me
feedback on both the course content and the mechanics of using the site.

The name of the site is www.evrsity.com.

Much appreciated!
 
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crirvine said:
Hi All,

I just stood up a website for publishing online courses.

I'm a long time pool player and consider myself fairly knowledgeable on the subject. As a test for my website, I created a course called "Pool Knowledge".

I'd be thrilled if folks would give it a try. On each topic page, there is a button to send me
feedback on both the course content and the mechanics of using the site.

The name of the site is www.evrsity.com.

Much appreciated!
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I checked out the site. There's no content besides the "Introduction" that I see. Clicking the Next button doesn't do anything.

Ahh one needs to hit the "Progress" button to see the various topics. (i'm reviewing this in live time :) ) You have "object ball path in several areas with redundant information. The same is true for the repeated "introduction section". Thumbs up for the simple diagram illustrating "deflection". There are too many sections on "Position Play where the same information is repeated.

With those things said. it looks like you've made a decent first draft of an online course. The material is very basic at this stage and in no way meets with what you state in the Preface:

"Preface

This subject will teach you what you need to know to become an expert pool player.

As in every sport, knowledge of the relevant concepts and rules of thumb, are just one of the requirements to achieve mastery. The other requirement is to hone your skill through practice.

But pool knowledge is very important. Without it, you can never become an expert player. Even worse, you'll possibly be handicapped by developing counterproductive habits that detract from your game. Like all bad habits, they can be very difficult to get rid of even after you've learned the error of your ways.

About the Author

Charles Irvine has been playing pool for over 40 years. He played his first game and many others at the town pool hall in the tiny town of Lyndon, Kansas. It was love at first sight. His dad took him there whenever they went to visit his grandma.

He's never stopped playing and over the years has learned a few things which he has decided to share here."

The information on your site is not sufficient to teach someone to be an "expert" pool player.


Good effort, it needs more work and more information to be a beneficial course for new players. Dr. Dave has a very good resource that can give you some ideas.
http://billiards.colostate.edu/ it's much more comprehensive.


I hope this review was helpful.
 
dr9ball said:
I checked out the site. There's no content besides the "Introduction" that I see. Clicking the Next button doesn't do anything.

Ahh one needs to hit the "Progress" button to see the various topics. (i'm reviewing this in live time :) ) You have "object ball path in several areas with redundant information. The same is true for the repeated "introduction section". Thumbs up for the simple diagram illustrating "deflection". There are too many sections on "Position Play where the same information is repeated.

With those things said. it looks like you've made a decent first draft of an online course. The material is very basic at this stage and in no way meets with what you state in the Preface:

"Preface

This subject will teach you what you need to know to become an expert pool player.

As in every sport, knowledge of the relevant concepts and rules of thumb, are just one of the requirements to achieve mastery. The other requirement is to hone your skill through practice.

But pool knowledge is very important. Without it, you can never become an expert player. Even worse, you'll possibly be handicapped by developing counterproductive habits that detract from your game. Like all bad habits, they can be very difficult to get rid of even after you've learned the error of your ways.

About the Author

Charles Irvine has been playing pool for over 40 years. He played his first game and many others at the town pool hall in the tiny town of Lyndon, Kansas. It was love at first sight. His dad took him there whenever they went to visit his grandma.

He's never stopped playing and over the years has learned a few things which he has decided to share here."

The information on your site is not sufficient to teach someone to be an "expert" pool player.


Good effort, it needs more work and more information to be a beneficial course for new players. Dr. Dave has a very good resource that can give you some ideas.
http://billiards.colostate.edu/ it's much more comprehensive.


I hope this review was helpful.
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Thanks for your input.

Actually, I'm of the opinion that all the knowledge in the world won't make anyone a great pool player. Knowledge is secondary to skill. To be really good you need a great stroke, a keen aim, excellent cue ball control using various degrees of draw and follow. If you add to that the ability to use side english when you really need it, you can progress beyond "really good". Side english is dangerous though as it introduces lots of hard to control variables.

Most of this is skill gained through lots of practice. Some natural athletic ability comes in handy.

If you have all of the above and then add comprehensive pool knowledge, then you might be lucky enough to move into the great category.
 
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