Home practice without a table

nataddrho

nataddrho

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How many of you practice in "some" way at home if you can't get to a pool table?

If I were to design some sort of comprehensive and productive stroke practice device that can be used at home (far better than a beer bottle, etc) on a kitchen table or bench or something pool table height, is that something you think anybody would use or care about?

I'm on the line with this idea, because on one hand there are good benefits if product is designed correctly for actual players, and on the other hand, being "at" a table is unique and irreplaceable.
 
Buddy Hall Stroke Trainer, like plastic tube that its support by too little feet. Invention already done.
 
Buy a piece of plywood- staple some heavy felt to it- get a cue and a cue ball and take videos of yourself stroking the cue ball - review the videos and make improvements- short of that your last statement says it all- NO substitute for playing the game in real time man.
 
Well you know better than anyone what the stroke training market potential and sales are.

I’ve personally bought several over the years. I’d use them a short while then stop. On the other hand I’ve never stopped playing pool. It’s frankly boring doing stroke training:)
 
Toxictom said:
Make one of those Pinoy pool tables.
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I did similar. Took a piece of heavy wall pvc, put a stop on my cut off saw, and quickly cut a dozen pucks the same height and width. I think for stability I ended up making them slightly shorter than they were wide. You can make a dozen pucks in less than a minute so easy to make as many as you want. A bucket at the end of your table to catch the pucks and hit away! Not as nice as a table but it will definitely get you in stroke especially if you narrow the gate the pucks can go into.

Hu
 
iusedtoberich said:
Well you know better than anyone what the stroke training market potential and sales are.

I’ve personally bought several over the years. I’d use them a short while then stop. On the other hand I’ve never stopped playing pool. It’s frankly boring doing stroke training:)
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You're right, I do.

I've developed a habit of trying to do "feature research" on forums (like this) for products that I'm already developing in order to sanity check the value of an idea. I haven't learned fully that the feedback I get isn't specific because I can't yet be specific in the first place, LOL

I've found its better to just build it and get reactions using the hardware instead of words on the internet. I do get a bit chatty when I'm brainstorming.

Anyway, answering the question myself, I know most of you are going to love it, and a few of you are going to absolutely HATE it. I can't wait! ;)
 
Trying to practice without using a pool table is a waste of time.
Instead just do stretching and exercise routines that are helpful.
Then read books, training materials & view lots of video tutorials.

Embrace acquiring knowledge by expanding on what you’ve learned.
Become a real student of the game because all of us can learn more.

When you don’t have the actual tool (bike, skateboard, pool cue, etc.),
concentrate on learning how to use it more effectively by gaining more
knowledge and insight about that tool. In other words, become educated.


Matt B.
 
nataddrho said:
You're right, I do.

I've developed a habit of trying to do "feature research" on forums (like this) for products that I'm already developing in order to sanity check the value of an idea. I haven't learned fully that the feedback I get isn't specific because I can't yet be specific in the first place, LOL

I've found its better to just build it and get reactions using the hardware instead of words on the internet. I do get a bit chatty when I'm brainstorming.

Anyway, answering the question myself, I know most of you are going to love it, and a few of you are going to absolutely HATE it. I can't wait! ;)
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I have had some ideas involving spherical rod ends. Not ready for prime time myself and probably won't try to mess with my ideas but something small enough to travel would be nice. Could combine with your other invention to give feedback or perhaps mechanical feedback.

Hu
 
1. Piece of cardboard folded in an "L".
2. Horizontal leg is base. In vertical leg, cut an appropriate size hole at appropriate height. (As you get better: new cardboard with smaller holes.)
3. Place on table. Weight with quarters if needed.
4. Stroke away.

I used this when young to develop stroke. Misstrokes are readily apparent. Will not damage shaft. Portable. Cheap!
 
nataddrho said:
How many of you practice in "some" way at home if you can't get to a pool table?

If I were to design some sort of comprehensive and productive stroke practice device that can be used at home (far better than a beer bottle, etc) on a kitchen table or bench or something pool table height, is that something you think anybody would use or care about?

I'm on the line with this idea, because on one hand there are good benefits if product is designed correctly for actual players, and on the other hand, being "at" a table is unique and irreplaceable.
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I've used an 8 pound sword for years, you hold the sword like a pool cue and make sure the blade stays straight up and down while doing your practice strokes. Make sure your hand follows through EXACTLY back where it started from, this forces a natural release and when you go back to a regular cue your stroke will be much more powerful and you'll keep it on a "track" naturally from keeping the sword's blade from deviating.
 
Do not overlook visualization.

Not sure how much of this story is true, but here it is.

A prisoner who was a very active (good) golfer used to visualize himself playing his favorite course while he was doing his time in prison. He would think of every shot he would make for a complete round of golf. If in his visualization he made a bad swing he would imagine his result and play from there until he he visualized every shot to completed his round. After an unknown number of years of doing this, he got out of prison , went to his favorite course and shot par for his first round.

Again, not sure how much or how true this is, but it can't be denied that visualization can have an effect on performance.
 
robertod said:
Do not overlook visualization.

Not sure how much of this story is true, but here it is.

A prisoner who was a very active (good) golfer used to visualize himself playing his favorite course while he was doing his time in prison. He would think of every shot he would make for a complete round of golf. If in his visualization he made a bad swing he would imagine his result and play from there until he he visualized every shot to completed his round. After an unknown number of years of doing this, he got out of prison , went to his favorite course and shot par for his first round.

Again, not sure how much or how true this is, but it can't be denied that visualization can have an effect on performance.
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In fairly recent history a pool player went up for a few years. He came out a stronger player than he went in!

I have visualized shots countless times. I am still batting a thousand, never visualized the ball missing the pocket! I used to not shoot really tough shots until I could visualize them clearly. Rarely missed with good visualization. To be clear, "visualization" is a word that covers a lot more than just seeing something in my mind. I want to see it, feel it, hear it, if there is a smell associated with it like the whiff of gunpowder, I want that too. I want to fully act out successfully executing something in my mind. When I am missing part of the picture I am lacking the knowledge needed to make the shot and if the ball falls it is mostly luck. When every inch of each ball's path is sharp and clear I am almost guaranteed success.

Hu
 
robertod said:
Do not overlook visualization.

Not sure how much of this story is true, but here it is.

A prisoner who was a very active (good) golfer used to visualize himself playing his favorite course while he was doing his time in prison. He would think of every shot he would make for a complete round of golf. If in his visualization he made a bad swing he would imagine his result and play from there until he he visualized every shot to completed his round. After an unknown number of years of doing this, he got out of prison , went to his favorite course and shot par for his first round.

Again, not sure how much or how true this is, but it can't be denied that visualization can have an effect on performance.
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Tony Robbins was well known to do this type visualization with basketball players and later he trained military snipers.

I used to practice certain shots while driving, using the imagination is powerful, driving is ideal because the steering wheel is round so you can create angles using whatever your mind desires. There's been many times I was having trouble with a certain shot and on a long drive between gambling spots I'd practice visualization techniques, later that night those shots would come up and I'd make them effortlessly.

So great point, this is one of the most valuable pieces of advice you could give players, although few will actually do what you suggested.

The Game is the Teacher
 
CJ Wiley said:
Tony Robbins was well known to do this type visualization with basketball players and later he trained military snipers.

I used to practice certain shots while driving, using the imagination is powerful, driving is ideal because the steering wheel is round so you can create angles using whatever your mind desires. There's been many times I was having trouble with a certain shot and on a long drive between gambling spots I'd practice visualization techniques, later that night those shots would come up and I'd make them effortlessly.

So great point, this is one of the most valuable pieces of advice you could give players, although few will actually do what you suggested.

The Game is the Teacher
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I have done the same thing while driving.
 
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