If You Could Give One Single Bit Of Advice To A Lower Level Player . . .

The most important thing a beginning player can do to set things in motion concerning their Pool game is to learn their basic fundamentals " Stance, Bridge / how to properly hold the cue, Stroke, and last but not least find a Aiming technique that works for them.

I have seen so many people who have been playing for years and do not understand what has caused their game to stop improving. In almost all cases it a lack of or poor basic fundamentals, it is a simple fact that you can not build anything with a weak foundation.
 
One piece of advice to a lower level player?????

Kickin' Chicken said:
to help improve their game, what would it be.

I have quite a few but I'll start with this one since I see see the offense very often.

Unless you are 'jacked up' shooting over an obstructing ball, keep your cue as level as possible so as not to impart unwanted spin on whitey.

What single bit of advice would you offer to help them improve?

best,
brian kc
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Put your time and effort into golf instead....


Jaden
 
Addressing The Ball Correctly.
go to my website...freepoollessons.com
and go to free lesson on 'Addressing the Ball'.
An example of addressing the ball properly and improperly...You have made difficult shots, when the shot felt good to you..and then missed an easy shot, when the shot didn't feel good. The reason you made the difficult shot is because you addressed the ball correctly, and missed the easy one, because you didn't.
I spend about 20 minutes teaching this in my No Time For Negative DVD. I have used the same Address Routine since 1969.

Best of Luck !
 
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measureman said:
This is the one. I see so many bangers jack up when they don't have to.
Where does it say that if the cue ball is frozen to the rail that you have to jack up to hit it?
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On most tables...certainly Gold Crowns and Diamonds, you do have to jack up slightly because of the rounded upper cushions. If you shoot dead level, you have to miscue. I know. I got my chops busted on that very argument at one point.

SOME Olhausen cushions (and some others I'm sure) are dead flat so you can avoid scratching while shooting absolutely level.

I know I'm sort of splitting hairs 'cause you can shoot ALMOST level on just about any table.

I'm just sayin'.

EagleMan
 
Craig -

I am a lower level player. I agree with you. I am constantly working on shortening my backswing, keeping my head down, and following through. Amazing to me how many shots I can miss by looking up. Don't know why that is, but it is.

Rick
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The most important thing a beginning player can do to set things in motion concerning their Pool game is to learn their basic fundamentals " Stance, Bridge / how to properly hold the cue, Stroke, and last but not least find a Aiming technique that works for them.

I have seen so many people who have been playing for years and do not understand what has caused their game to stop improving. In almost all cases it a lack of or poor basic fundamentals, it is a simple fact that you can not build anything with a weak foundation.
 
Equipment is overrated, gear won't get you there, and it won't hold you back.... it's a non-issue.... worry about what matters

only time and effort can make any real improvement to your game
 
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mosconiac said:
The single thing I wish I had worked on at the beginning is my stance. I could have enjoyed the game more (& won a lot more tourneys), if I had started with the stance I have today. I wasted more than a decade in an unstable, inconsistent stance...praying that I would "catch a stroke" (despite playing 6-8 hours every day).
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THAT so clearly points out why getting PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION from the get go...and from time to time along the way is SO critical.

No disrespect to the "house hot shot" or your friend who can make 5 balls in a row when you can only make 3.

But TRUST ME...a LOT of "instruction" is nothing more than the blind leading the blind. As a golf pro once told me..."Advice from your pals only helps you to groove your flaws."

Pro Instructors with any of the major "credentials" are not always FABULOUS but virtually all of them can detect and correct BASIC mechanical flaws that held your game back for a DECADE!

Books...dvds...etc. can be GREAT...and I have most of them. But the DVD cannot SEE YOU and cannot point out a flaw.

Mosconiac...my guess is that if you could start all over...BUT...you had to pay $1000.00 for a one hour lesson from a Pro Instructor...you would take that deal in a HEARTBEAT! Maybe, you'd pay a LOT more than that. (-:

So...GET SOME LESSONS from a professional instructor!!!!

EagleMan

(Former BCA Instructor but no longer giving lessons. I have nothing to sell.)
 
Jimmy Reid said:
Addressing The Ball Correctly.
go to my website...freepoollessons.com
and go to free lesson on 'Addressing the Ball'.
An example of addressing the ball properly and improperly...You have made difficult shots, when the shot felt good to you..and then missed an easy shot, when the shot didn't feel good. The reason you made the difficult shot is because you addressed the ball correctly, and missed the easy one, because you didn't.
I spend about 20 minutes teaching this in my No Time For Negative DVD. I have used the same Address Routine since 1969.

Best of Luck !
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I defer to Jimmy. It is amazing how few pool instruction videos cover the topic, as important as it is.
 
Shot Making Practice

Go somewhere and get down in your stance the same each time and make shots. The ones you miss are telling you something either you don't know how to aim them or something is wrong in your setup. Pay attention to that and the game will teach you something. Dont be in such a hurry that you forget to listen.

Just another lovely day in paradise....

336Robin :thumbup:
aimisthegameinpool.com
aimisthegameinpool@yahoo.com
 
Listen to him

Jimmy Reid is the best instructor of all time.


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Jimmy Reid said:
Addressing The Ball Correctly.
go to my website...freepoollessons.com
and go to free lesson on 'Addressing the Ball'.
An example of addressing the ball properly and improperly...You have made difficult shots, when the shot felt good to you..and then missed an easy shot, when the shot didn't feel good. The reason you made the difficult shot is because you addressed the ball correctly, and missed the easy one, because you didn't.
I spend about 20 minutes teaching this in my No Time For Negative DVD. I have used the same Address Routine since 1969.

Best of Luck !
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Develop a strong foundation for your stroke. You can do this by going to a pool school run by quality instructor like Scott Lee, or Randyg.
 
fathomblue said:
I don't disagree with any of the above.

My .02 is........find a good friend that loves the game as much as you do. Someone who is willing to learn with you along the way. It's almost like another set of eyes. If they learn something, you trust that they will show you. And vice versa you will do to help their game. Someone that will push you competively.

Also, I just bought a video camera, as I see HUGE benefits in having this. Film your practices and have someone knowledgeable study them.

And yes, get lessons. Watch professionals. While there will always be an "odd duck" or player that excells with an eccentricity, the majority of great players have easily-noticed rock solid fundamentals.

And for the love of Pete.........have fun. It's pool.
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I'll add to this, find a good sparring partner, someone about your speed and play with him/her as much and as long as you can. This IS good practice, the best! If you have someone who will play with you for 8-10 hours at a time, then you both will improve and more rapidly then you would on your own.

There is so much more I could tell you but you will have to wait for my next book. There's a lot of stuff in there that hasn't been in any other book or DVD. All very simple and easy to understand. But all beneficial to your game. I've never been a certified instructor, I came along before all that. But I do have over 40 years of experience in this game, most of it spent around the world's best players. We used to all sit around the table and show each other shots. You learn a lot that way.
 
OK Jay u good too!

You a good person and I bet a great teacher as well.

jay helfert said:
I'll add to this, find a good sparring partner, someone about your speed and play with him/her as much and as long as you can. This IS good practice, the best! If you have someone who will play with you for 8-10 hours at a time, then you both will improve and more rapidly then you would on your own.

There is so much more I could tell you but you will have to wait for my next book. There's a lot of stuff in there that hasn't been in any other book or DVD. All very simple and easy to understand. But all beneficial to your game. I've never been a certified instructor, I came along before all that. But I do have over 40 years of experience in this game, most of it spent around the world's best players. We used to all sit around the table and show each other shots. You learn a lot that way.
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