If you could take a lesson from anyone...

To learn Efren's kicking systems would be probably the most valuable lesson to me. JMO.

Southpaw
 
One thing to remember is that just because someone is a great player doesn't mean that they are a great teacher. I'd like to learn the style of Earl Strickland from someone that knows how to teach.
MULLY
 
The Volcano

I'd like to learn some from my pool idol, Ronnie "Calamba" Alcano. Of course, hands down, anything I can learn from Efren "Bata" Reyes would be a treat.
 
I've already taken 3 days with Stan Shuffett, and there aren't enough superlatives to tell you how great an experience it was. I came away with tools to help me all year, and I'm planning to go back again this year. Stan is super experienced, a fabulous communicator, and busts his butt to make sure that he helps you. Plus he's very reasonable. The discount you receive as a returning student is even more attractive.

That being said, I'm sure that I'd receive value for my effort from Mark Wilson, Randy G and Scott Lee, Allison and Gerta, but since I'm a Straight Pool lover I'd choose Ray Martin and John Schmidt first...Tom
 
Jerry Briesath, Stan Shuffet, Joe Tucker, Mark Wilson. Jerry because he has been one of the premier instructors for years and years and I've heard nothing but good things about him.
Stan, I've also heard good things about.
Joe Tucker because I've seen him as a player and what he has shared with the pool world impresses me.
Mark Wilson because he had a reputation as a very fine player and he is a student of Jerry Briesath.
I'd throw Hal Houle into the mix because of what I've learned from him just on the phone and for his experience being around people like Ralph Greenleaf and son on.

I've had lessons from three former World Champions and one road player. The one that did me the most good at the time was from the road player.
 
as far as lessons are concerned then people like stan shuffet, mark wilson, hal houle, and joe tucker for disecting the rack.

as for players then mostly not many of us know what they are actually like as teachers. but nevertheless i would love to talk pool for a few hours with earl, sigel, and john schmidt, and probably a few others.

they seem like people with immense knowledge who communicate well and have a passion for the game. oh and grady and billy!!
 
I would like to add that I would seek out a specialist that could help with my break. At the moment and IMO, this is the weakest part of my game.
 
I love how he can put himself in suspended animation. He needs to come to the America or The Philippines and rob everyone LOL.
 
Jim Rempe

I have taken lessons twice from Jim. Once for straight pool patterns and once for 9 ball. Jim is an amazing teacher and knows more abount straight pool than probably anyone on the face of the earth. He quickly picks out flaws in your stroke and really emphasizes the hesitation on the back swing which helped me a lot. He also teaches the intricate parts of english and speed transfer and 2 rail position.

What also is great is that he gives lessons at his home on a beautiful Connolly Ultimate table that plays great. I would highly suggest Jim.

Wedge
 
A Few years back i took several lessons with Tony Robles, he is a fantastic Player. And a Phenomenal Teacher, he makes it real comfortable for you to learn. and he is a very personable person......

I highly recommend him to anyone who needs some lessons

Steve
 
Little Joe Villalpando

Little Joe Villalpando, is the top pool instructor on the planet, period.

Little Joe, has taught the entire Behnke family, including the future top player in the country, 12 year old Chad Behnke.

If you are any where near the Davenport, Quad Cities area you owe it to yourself to get in touch with Little Joe. No one will improve your game more...... http://www.pooliq.net/aboutdvd.htm
 
Blackjack said:
Jeff Carter.

I took my first few lessons from Jeff. I drove 4 hours each way to see him. This was in 2000 and he was in Madison at Cuenique. Last I knew he was still in Wi, somewhere around Racine or Beloit, but as far as I know he is not teaching. His, and Mark Wilson's, former teacher.. Sailor of Racine is still at it!
 
hemicudas said:
Little Joe Villalpando, is the top pool instructor on the planet, period.

Little Joe, has taught the entire Behnke family, including the future top player in the country, 12 year old Chad Behnke.

If you are any where near the Davenport, Quad Cities area you owe it to yourself to get in touch with Little Joe. No one will improve your game more...... http://www.pooliq.net/aboutdvd.htm

And I"ve never met a nicer man. Great guy. I can't imagine why I didn't think of Joe when I posted earlier. Brain not in gear I'd suggest.
 
s0lidz said:
Good play doesn't necessarily equate to good teaching. The players mentioned are all great, but are they great teachers?
I think one thing that makes Stan S. so good is that he actually is a trained teacher. He is a school teacher by profession.
 
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