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DrCue'sProtege

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i have decided to take a lesson from Scott Lee. goiing in with an open mind, and hopefully can learn and my game will beneft.

for you posters out there that have taken a lesson(s) from Mr. Lee, what can i expect?

DCP

p.s. Scott, if you read this, i will email you tomorrow morning.
 
was wondering more along the lines of the structure of the lesson. does he help me with the questions i have, does he ask me questions about what i am struggling with, or does he watch/observe for awhile and then start pontificating?

DCP
 
First you will learn why Scott is one of the best of our group.
Second you will learn what a great choice you made to improve your game.
Third you will finally uinderstand why SPF is the Boss..........SPF=randyg

PS: I'm proud of you!
 
randyg said:
First you will learn why Scott is one of the best of our group.
Second you will learn what a great choice you made to improve your game.
Third you will finally uinderstand why SPF is the Boss..........SPF=randyg

PS: I'm proud of you!
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Tap.. Tap... Tap..

(of course after I SPF first !)
:)
 
wow!
i made somebody proud of me. doesnt happen too often. wait, on second thought, i usually make people proud of me when i leave........:(

hey Blackjack?
ya never did send me those drills you were telling me about???

DCP
 
DrCue'sProtege said:
i have decided to take a lesson from Scott Lee. goiing in with an open mind, and hopefully can learn and my game will beneft.

for you posters out there that have taken a lesson(s) from Mr. Lee, what can i expect?

DCP

p.s. Scott, if you read this, i will email you tomorrow morning.
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I'll answer DCP, as I just finished another lesson with Scott last weekend and I've met you at Peoria and have read many of your posts here on AZ.

Here's my advice for getting your money's worth:

1.) Shutup and listen to Scott.

2.) Don't worry about any of the things you think are your flaws. Listen to Scott.

3.) If Scott gives you a drill, do it without judgment for a few weeks. Don't worry that it isn't what you think your problem is, just do the drill and then see what happens to what you think is your problem.

4.) Let Scott fill the time with HIS thoughts. After all, you are paying him the money; let him earn it.

5.) If you can't successfully do what he shows you, don't upset yourself about that; continue to do the drills, regardless of the success rate.

6.) Schedule a follow-up lesson soon.

7.) Have fun learning some new stuff.

8.) Shutup and let Scott do the talking.

Fwiw,

Jeff Livingston
 
Jeff speaks the truth. You must try it for a month and work on the stuff he show you. It may not be that natural at first but it is the correct way to do things.
Train, Practice, Play.. . and remember, you don't know what you don't know.
 
Good luck Scott Lee. Your toughest challenge yet. If you make a player out of DrCue's you will have proved yourself worthy!
 
DrCue'sProtege said:
wow!
i made somebody proud of me. doesnt happen too often. wait, on second thought, i usually make people proud of me when i leave........:(

hey Blackjack?
ya never did send me those drills you were telling me about???

DCP
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Williebetmore posted the same drill in the straight pool forum - the thread is Deska Drills. 14.1 is the foundation for every other game you will learn. Don't ever forget that.

Deska Drills

I do have some other drills you can use, but these drills are where you should start. When you master them - only then can you move to the next level.

Good luck working with Scott Lee. You will not be disappointed.
 
DCP,
Go for it, and good luck.

Remember though, that there is a HUGE difference between a true student of the game and a dilettante; it's more fun to be a true student (but it's harder work). Taking a lesson does not mean you are a true student; using the lesson properly afterwards and incorporating learned material into your game is what makes the student.
 
Blackjack said:
Good luck working with Scott Lee. You will not be disappointed.
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hope not. however, i sure was with one of the premier instructors in the entire U.S. back in December of 2004.

keeping my fingers crossed that this one turns out better. and yep, rest assured, i will keep my mouth shut, eyes wide open, and be receptive to the instructor. unless, of course, he wants me to adapt a stance that puts my body in such a position i cant hardly maintain my balance, causes me to hurt my neck to have my head in proper position, and is basically ridiculous.

DCP
 
DeadPoked said:
Good luck Scott Lee. Your toughest challenge yet. If you make a player out of DrCue's you will have proved yourself worthy!
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hey now, lets not scare Mr. Lee off. who knows, he might propel me to greater things, and i might decide to play somewhere other than my garage.

besides, i am sure Tom Rossman and Diana Minor didnt think i was anywhere near being un-receptive to their instruction. i still listen to the audio tapes of my lessons from Rossman, and still drool, uh, well, i mean, go over the info that Diana Minor had for me. and i still practice and apply these ideas to this day.

i suppose i am guilty of wanting to know "WHY DO YOU WANT ME TO DO THIS?" rather than just blindly, without thinking or questioning, do things you want me to do just for the heck of it. that seems fair enough to me. all i want to know is what is the instructor's reasoning.

DCP
 
DrCue'sProtege said:
keeping my fingers crossed that this one turns out better. and yep, rest assured, i will keep my mouth shut, eyes wide open, and be receptive to the instructor. unless, of course, he wants me to adapt a stance that puts my body in such a position i cant hardly maintain my balance, causes me to hurt my neck to have my head in proper position, and is basically ridiculous.

DCP
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DCP, If you really want to improve your game, you've got to start projecting a positive attitude.

By working with Scott Lee, I hope he will be able to instill in you some sense of discipline and focus, in addition to whatever else he works with you on.
 
PoolSharkAllen said:
DCP, If you really want to improve your game, you've got to start projecting a positive attitude.

By working with Scott Lee, I hope he will be able to instill in you some sense of discipline and focus, in addition to whatever else he works with you on.
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well, i assume it will be ok for me to ask Scott some questions, such as the following:

1) Do you think my side pockets are spitting balls out more than normal?
2) Can you critique my long, straight-in draw shot? help me to see why i struggle so much with it?
3) Can you watch me hit some break shots, and perhaps make some recommendations?
4) How can i get over this mindset of "Oh Shit, i am afraid i'll miss this shot" or i will "Blow this runout"

DCP
 
DrCue'sProtege said:
i have decided to take a lesson from Scott Lee. goiing in with an open mind, and hopefully can learn and my game will beneft.

for you posters out there that have taken a lesson(s) from Mr. Lee, what can i expect?

DCP

p.s. Scott, if you read this, i will email you tomorrow morning.
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If you truly go in with an open mind, you will learn something; I did.
 
DrCue'sProtege said:
well, i assume it will be ok for me to ask Scott some questions, such as the following:

1) Do you think my side pockets are spitting balls out more than normal?
2) Can you critique my long, straight-in draw shot? help me to see why i struggle so much with it?
3) Can you watch me hit some break shots, and perhaps make some recommendations?
4) How can i get over this mindset of "Oh Shit, i am afraid i'll miss this shot" or i will "Blow this runout"

DCP
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scott spent maybe 30 seconds on my break and that was it for now...
I don't think you can excpet scott to fix any problems with your mental game, but if you do the work he shows you, I am sure your mental game will improve with increased confidence.
 
chefjeff said:
I'll answer DCP, as I just finished another lesson with Scott last weekend and I've met you at Peoria and have read many of your posts here on AZ.

Here's my advice for getting your money's worth:

1.) Shutup and listen to Scott.

2.) Don't worry about any of the things you think are your flaws. Listen to Scott.

3.) If Scott gives you a drill, do it without judgment for a few weeks. Don't worry that it isn't what you think your problem is, just do the drill and then see what happens to what you think is your problem.

4.) Let Scott fill the time with HIS thoughts. After all, you are paying him the money; let him earn it.

5.) If you can't successfully do what he shows you, don't upset yourself about that; continue to do the drills, regardless of the success rate.

6.) Schedule a follow-up lesson soon.

7.) Have fun learning some new stuff.

8.) Shutup and let Scott do the talking.

Fwiw,

Jeff Livingston
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I like #1 and #8. That's enough.
 
DrCue'sProtege said:
i have decided to take a lesson from Scott Lee. goiing in with an open mind, and hopefully can learn and my game will beneft.

for you posters out there that have taken a lesson(s) from Mr. Lee, what can i expect?

DCP

p.s. Scott, if you read this, i will email you tomorrow morning.
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Remember, no questions.

First wax on, right hand.

Then wax off, left hand.

Wax on. Wax off.

Stroke down. Stroke up. Stroke down. Stroke up.

Catch fly with cue.

Do this, then you make ball.

Chris

Ps. Kind of a joke, but not really. Fundamentals build the pool stroke and Scott will teach them to you.
 
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