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Tonight after league I went to a bar I normally hang out at. Usually I don't play pool there because I've had a few guys act a little cocky and arrogant and I don't gamble. Tonight I decideded to play after my APA league (I just moved up to a 6 and play in an isolated area in Maine). One guy from who said he's from the Boston area want's me to try and show him some things which I explained to him I'm no teacher but if he really wants to I'll hang out and show him what I can. Two people wound up asking me if I learned pool in Kentucky???? I guess Kentucky is good for pool. I'm not much for experience. I'm 24, and have played for about 3 1/2 years consistently. I'll probably take him out to my stomping ground some time where i get pool for free and give him what I know but I'd like some more solid advice from experienced people on what to show. He does get down low before his stroke but that's about all I noticed.

interesting night though. Just for your info i'm still feeling pretty good from drinking tonight so if anything sounds add theres a good chance that's why.


thanks for any info

also... I'm not a over confident guy and know there is much I need to learn; However this person still wants me to try and show him some things.
 
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Work with him on hitting every shot center ball follow for a while to learn natural angles. Then speed control drills. Then shot approach. And of course the mechanics, grip, stance , bridge.
 
Consistency is the most important thing, make sure he knows that. If your stroke is consistent you'll be fine(as long as the form isn't horrific). The approach should be consistent and go from there. Explain that it takes time and practice.
 
I agree - the biggest problem I see in beginners (okay, some non-beginners, too, like me) is not staying down and not following through every time. Consistency, as third_i said, is key and will help this person for years to come.
 
IMO, the absolute most important thing for a beginner, bar none, is to have fun. Learning comes so much easier when you're enjoying the experience. Beginners get so wrapped up in seeing results, they forget to have fun.

That's the fundemental that hampers my game more often than any other. JMO, FWIW :) :)
 
Any time there are empty coin operated tables have him roll the cue ball to the side rail and back to hit the cue tip. Once he can do that have him put the cb on the head spot, roll it over the foot spot to the to the middle diamond on the end rail and back over the foot spot and come bac to hit the cue tip.

Teaches center ball hit and also, without the player noticing, it helps learn to stay down on the shot.

Now refer him to a certified teacher. :D
 
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