Instructors and Lessons

One-on-one instruction is generally better. The instructor can pick out the weak points of your game and adjust your training accordingly. It's difficult to do that in large classes with students who have varying skill levels. Also, if you can find an instructor who gives lessons in a private place, such as his home, you won't have interruptions from other people and you and your instructor can concentrate on your game. And you won't be paying for lessons for people who are nearby listening in to your session! I'm not saying your can't get good help out of group lessons but, personally, I prefer individual classes as I can concentrate on the student and his issues and the student can concentrate on my help. For example, if you can't draw your ball, I can fix that in 15 minutes. It's difficult to do that with a large number of people in a class. Also, you will find that individual lessons are no more costly than group ones and you are not committed to a two day session if you find the class is really not addressing your needs.
 
One-on-one instruction is generally better. The instructor can pick out the weak points of your game and adjust your training accordingly. It's difficult to do that in large classes with students who have varying skill levels. Also, if you can find an instructor who gives lessons in a private place, such as his home, you won't have interruptions from other people and you and your instructor can concentrate on your game. And you won't be paying for lessons for people who are nearby listening in to your session! I'm not saying your can't get good help out of group lessons but, personally, I prefer individual classes as I can concentrate on the student and his issues and the student can concentrate on my help. For example, if you can't draw your ball, I can fix that in 15 minutes. It's difficult to do that with a large number of people in a class. Also, you will find that individual lessons are no more costly than group ones and you are not committed to a two day session if you find the class is really not addressing your needs.
 
I used to teach Pool as an elective course at UCLA, over 20 years ago. I have worked with many players over the years, some on the basics and some on the mental game. I can spot flaws in any players game (if they have them).

Currently the only instructing I'm interested in doing is on One Pocket. If you come out West and have an interest in learning a little more about this game, let me know. I can typicallly take a new player and improve their game by two balls in one 2 hour session. It is just a matter of looking for and seeing all the options that are available.

Even some good players overlook obvious choices sometimes. And it's usually because they don't see them or are not even aware they exist. And that's why a decent One Pocket player can beat a champion who doesn't know the game.
 
txplshrk said:
Well another thread sparked this idea for me.

How many people in here have taken lessons, and what type of lessons have you taken? Were they 1 on 1, group settings, etc.

I have taken CueTech Pool school lessons so far. One 3 day course that really improved my game. One refresher 3 day course that improved my game. Then a 2 day course that was more advanced instruction to add numerous extras to my game.

I was taught by Randy G and Carl Oswald.

Others have expressed they feel that group settings are cookie cutter type classes and not individually geared.

This was not what I experienced while attending Pool School. It was very much individualized and a lot of 1 on 1 time was given.

I am very happy with the instruction I received. It was worth every penny.

I do however want to start seeking out some individual instruction, and start fine tuning some of the elements in my game.

I want to know how many on here have taken individual instructions, and group instructions. I would like to know what your experiences were, and what you would recommend to others thinking about the same thing.

Maybe this way we can all relieve some of the negative statements that are said about instructors and instructions.

Thanks everyone!
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Every time I teach I learn something....SPF=randyg
 
Scaramouche said:
Most people would have to travel to a pool school, buy food land drink, and stay in hotels or motels for several days. The cost of instruction isn't the determining factor. But how do you decide which school to attend?

I've wandered around a few websites put up by pool schools. They have many sins:

Tell you when schools have been held, never tell you when future schools will be held.:confused: Really helps planning!:eek:

If they tell you when a school will be held, no list of instructors is provided :confused:

No detailed list of the subjects to be covered :confused:
No description of the training methods :confused:
No ratio of instructors to attendees:confused:
No description of tables 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft manufacturer or model:confused:

Will you be videoed - How many times - Do you get copies to keep:confused:

Broken links

A labyrinth of web pages making you feel like a rat in a maze when you try to navigate through the site

Requires e-mails to extract basic information, and not all your questions get ansewered.

None of this impresses the potential client. If you don't know someone who has attended and came away happy you might just say to hell with it.
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Thank you for the nice compliment......SPF=randyg

www.poolschool.info
 
JoeyA said:
I have paid for pool lessons from professional instructors and from professional pool players. I would say that you are more likely to get more bang for your buck with professional instructors, although professional pool players know a thing or two. For all pool instructions, I suggest getting references but for professional pool players I never did. When they came to town, I paid. When I went to their town, I paid. The other pool instruction that I recommend is playing in pool tournaments and I'm not talking about the weekly race to 1 tournament DE either. Step up to the regional and national tournaments and put your name in the hat. It will teach you things that the instructors can't teach you.

I give pool instruction on Tuesday nights at Buffalo Billiards (the owner of the pool hall covers the cost of the lessons) in New Orleans. Didn't I tell you guys this owner is the nuts? Well he really is KEWL except when he beats me out of my cash.
JoeyA
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JoeyA; I hear alot of great things about Buffalo Billiards. They are hosting our Pool School there this Oct. 5-6-7th. I'm looking forward to my time in New Orleans. Will you be attending our school????...SPF=randyg
 
i've been playing since 85, i took along break so when i camr back i thought i'll get a 1 on 1 lession, so I hooked up with a champion who is a good instructor and took 2-,2 hour lessions, best move I ever made. when i'm ready and have the very slight changes I made in my stroke become second nature i'll go for another lession, i've been around long enough i dont need lessions on how to run out a rack of 9B or pattern play i learned that years ago. but lessions are the way foward.
 
I took a 1-on-1 lesson from Scott Lee, and would like to take several more. Scott videotapes the session, so you don't need to rely on memory for the teaching points. He has a set of good drills that aren't overwhelming. (I bought the first Pro Skills DVD. Great drills, but require more patience and talent than I have.)

As with any other lesson, the full value is only realized if you do the homework.
 
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