What drills would you do and why? What drills would benefit your overall game the most? What drills would develop your entire game the quickest? Please be as detailed as possible!!!
If you had just 2 hours a day to practice...
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drivermaker
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JrockJustin said:
You can't go wrong with the 60 minute workout of Kinister. Then for the other 60 minutes just play the ghost at 9-ball (with break) and/or play Q-Skills Challenge.
Most importantly...learn to play fast and not waste time.
Also, DRILL your boss in the chops to get fired and then you'll have more time.
drivermaker said:
Hmm... I am my own boss so it would be like that scene from Fight Club...
I guess this means Kinisters tapes are must...
And what is Q-skills challenge?
WOW, two hours is too much for me. I like to spend 10 minutes resetting my Philosophical game, then 30 minutes on the Physical side. I usually video tape all my practice routines so I can review myself immediately. That takes care of my Mental Side.....SPF-randyg
JrockJustin said:
Play the ghost at 9 ball (break, take ball and hand after the break and run out).
Throw out 15 balls and bank til' you miss. Keep going until the rack is done and do it again (as many times as you like).
One pocket break (break just 10 racks of one pocket to keep the "feel" down).
I wish I had 2 hours per day. I get in playing time once a week and still do very well, but I watch a lot of pool during the week and will actually put my cue together at home and just practice my stance and stroke so I don't lose whatever feel I'm able to maintain by playing once a week. When you've been playing a long time it's almost like riding a bike..
2 hours, huh?
well, Tom Rossman told me once that there are a handful of "Identification Shots" in the game of pool. i believe Basavich has a tape where he talks about the 10-15 shots you have to have in a game of 9-Ball. i would imagine they are pretty much the same. and most/all of these are probably on Kinister's 60 Minute Workout Tape i would assume.
never did understand how/why Kinister calls it the 60 minute workout though? to shoot all the shots, a bunch of times, would take at least 2-3 hours minimum as best i can tell. unless you shot each one only a few times and moved on.
i would focus on these "Routine/Identification" shots and master them as best as you can, focusing on speed control as well. and has been talked about before, Pocket Reducers can sure help your concentration.
just my $.02.
DCP
well, Tom Rossman told me once that there are a handful of "Identification Shots" in the game of pool. i believe Basavich has a tape where he talks about the 10-15 shots you have to have in a game of 9-Ball. i would imagine they are pretty much the same. and most/all of these are probably on Kinister's 60 Minute Workout Tape i would assume.
never did understand how/why Kinister calls it the 60 minute workout though? to shoot all the shots, a bunch of times, would take at least 2-3 hours minimum as best i can tell. unless you shot each one only a few times and moved on.
i would focus on these "Routine/Identification" shots and master them as best as you can, focusing on speed control as well. and has been talked about before, Pocket Reducers can sure help your concentration.
just my $.02.
DCP
JrockJustin said:
In general speed control is where my biggest improvements will come from (any time please). To that end I practice straight in shots in a progression, basicly shots 1, 2, and 3 from the Pro Book (stop shot, follow, and draw). Starting with simple 1 diamond separated CB-OB, play a few stop shots. Play a few with stun-follow to move the CB to replace the OB (1 revolution of follow). Then follow a few inches, then a diamond, 1.5 diamonds etc. Repeat with draw. Then move the CB-OB starting position to 2 diamonds separation and repeat. Then to 3 diamonds, etc. When you can control your stop/follow/draw from a wide range of distances your position speed will improve, in my experience.
Dave
whitewolf said:
I am liking what what your preaching!.... I do this quite often to keep me on my toes, and have been doing it alot more since I lost my predator (car got stolen and you can guess what was inside the car).... feels like my shot just got stomped on. I have been using a house cue since last week.... but its straight as an arrow... the cue I mean...my shot will soon get there again.. everyday with those drills proves fruitfull.
If I just had 2 hrs a day to practice hmmmm.
I'd play 10hrs a week more thann now!
I'd play 10hrs a week more thann now!
DrCue'sProtege said:
I suppose that when you can go thru his workout, and do 10 shots each in an hour, then that would be a pretty good indication that you have reached a pretty good level of play. Bert does do quite a few shots on each drill in the video.
I have long since given up on the full table draw.
Someone told me it was filmed in his garage on a 3x6 but when I called him to order a tape he said no it was bigger. But I never was sure if he meant 3 1/2 x 7 or 4x8.
I liked black belt billiards by Steve Campana too. he was a student of Bert's at one time. A lot of good stuff in there.
Depending on your skill level, that will probably take you two years at two hours per day to get proficient.
Jake
good lord!
Oh my goodness Allen Hopkins Q-skills drill is taking forever!!! 10 sessions wow!
Oh my goodness Allen Hopkins Q-skills drill is taking forever!!! 10 sessions wow!
drivermaker
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JrockJustin said:
What?? That's ONLY 100 racks...no big deal.
I've been trying to get old man Purdy (and his pal Jhendrix) to play some this week, but I think he's ducking me b/c of my extremely low level of play. You champions want to play some scotch doubles 1 hole with a beginner?
Matt_24 said:
drivermaker said:What?? That's ONLY 100 racks...no big deal.
You are right, I will stop my whining...