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As I mention and demonstrate in the video, the "dart" stroke can be very useful when you need to reach far or elevate highly. Like any shot, it can be mastered with proper technique and practice.
JUMP SHOT in Pool … Everything You Need to Know
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Thanks.
As I mention and demonstrate in the video, the "dart" stroke can be very useful when you need to reach far or elevate highly. Like any shot, it can be mastered with proper technique and practice.
I hate to admit it but I have witnessed guys that were stupid good with jump cues. Dart jumping less then a cube of chalk. Dart jumping to land on the ball. Dart jumping as a kick with spin to create a angle .
Me too. A past teammate of mine is lethal with the dart stroke. Watching him inspired me to dedicate some practice to it, which has paid dividends over the years.
I didn't mean to imply that the dart stroke doesn't have a place. Just that comparatively speaking it isn't as controlled/controlable as standard stroke jump shot.
You can mimic a dart stroke while cueing up in standard form. It really only boils down to how much you grip the cue. Think standard stroke stance, but using the infamous 'throwing cue draw' technique.
Agreed. The dart stroke can be more difficult to control with consistency (unless you are really good at it).
Agreed. Both jump stroke types can use the same relaxed and whippy throwing action with a loose grip and wrist.
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but are getting a cut from any of the cloth manufacturers?
Nope. But I think them giving me free stuff (especially stuff that I like) gives them the right to have their logos on my shirt.
Damn right! FYI, examples of many more shots like this can be found here:
I was referring to guys practicing jumping and destroying the cloth
Sorry for the confusion.
Good point. If you don't practice with a spare piece of jump cloth, the cloth can get marked up. It can also get damaged if you practice often from the same spots without a jump pad.
I like to destroy the cloth. Then get new fresh cloth to play on.
I like the way you think. That means you got in lots of practice.
Personally, I don't mind letting my cloth go until it looks terrible before I replace it.
That’s what I’ve always done. One time the cloth was pretty bad. Mike Massey came over and we just went all out with everything for a week. We finished off any chance that cloth ever had. He practiced alone on it and I did and we did together.
I’ve never abused my equipment but I’ve never tried to prolong the life of cloth. I don’t protect it from the break etc. Unless it’s not my table and someone wants me to then yes I respect it. But in my tables anything goes in the normal course of pool-from established players. If it gets a hole etc not a big deal. I’ve had brand new cloth get a hole in the first few days from a miscue- it happens, no big deal.
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I'm with you on that one. It's also a lot cheaper when you learn to recover it yourself.
Or have good friends
Me too. I’ve never made much effort to protect my cloth against breaking or jumping and yet, my home cloth is still better than most of the public tables I play on.
Worn cloth is a badge of honor just like a dark/aged shaft that gets a lot of use.
Agreed. If you see a worn cloth on somebody's home table, be worried. They probably practice a lot.
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Yeah and holes in new cloth at the pool hall/bar are signs of league players practice jump shots.
Try switching hands,
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Dr. Dave! First, thanks for everything that you do for us. It's very generous. Second... you talk about "shorter" players... but what about the truly petite players? At five feet one inch tall, I have a tough time with my bridge on the table (my fingers are not very long... I am fine off the rail) and I have trouble jacking up high enough for some 45 degree and higher jumps.
Thanks to anyone that wants to answer.
Thanks to anyone that wants to answer.