I've been back playing for over a year after about a 15yr layoff. I have even quit again for a few months in disgust. I just couldn't ever get in stroke. I have played several 500.00 sets and only played so so,and not once feeling like i was getting in stroke. I just started to think coming back at my age was to much to ask until i got to see myself play. I played in a tournament in Deluth last weekend and watched a few matches they streamed a few days after I got home and couldn't believe it. I am moving all over the place,up,sideways every thing you can do wrong i was doing. I use to use the body english as a hustle move for yrs,but never when I was really trying to play. Teachers should use this to show people what not to do. All players have trouble staying down at times but this goes way beyond a little head movement. If you haven't watched yourself play,do it,you might just see many things you can improve on. I would do it under pressure conditions. I now have something to really work on and i'm sure this is why i've been missing many easy shots and staying out of line alot.
Here's a training aid that woke me up!
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I set up the video and shoot the same shots from three different angles , side , front and back. Shooting straight shots with stop, stun , short follow, long follow and force , snip and long draws , also banks which I found I was more apt not to stay down long enough. It gives great feedback.
I have a camera setup above my home table. It really was an eye opener for sure.
exoldschoolpro...All BCA certified instructors are required to use video review, as part of their training. The good ones can spot flaws in your process within a couple of minutes of taping you. Then we go over the video, in real time, and slow motion/stop action, to really show what's going on. After that we show them how to teach themselves how to correct the problems. I see many pro players who give lessons, who are not using video analysis as part of their teaching. IMO that's a disservice to the student, since you can't tell if they have a perfect stroke or not. Once someone has a great stroke, lessons from a top player should benefit them much more.
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
Scott Lee,since you live to far for a personal lesson, do you think you could help by just watching the stream? If so,go to The Great Southern Billiard Tour and watch the streaming of the semi's and the finals.I will give it another month and if i can't get in stroke i will retire this time for good. So,if you think you can help me with some drills to stay still or other defects you might notice let me know, and if your set up for paypal i can pay you instantly,if not I can send a money order.Thanks.
exoldschoolpro...Check your private messages.
P.S. Are you the fellow in the blue stripe shirt?
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
P.S. Are you the fellow in the blue stripe shirt?
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
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No,my name is Billy.
Video has done wonders for my pool and golf game. A lot of the time, you are not doing what you think you are doing or you are doing something that you think you are not doing.
If you want to get better at the game of golf you will have to practice a lot. You will need a years of practice if you want to perfect your golfing skills. A golf swing trainer is a device that helps you to consistently swing properly. There are many options available, from those that are designed to fix your slice to those that will help you get a longer, faster drive.