Kicking method discussion

klockdoc · 2008-03-12T17:00:35+00:00

For discussion to discover your thoughts. How many times have you kicked at a ball, whether one rail, or two or more rails and have missed the WHOLE BALL? I have read that a way to lessen your "fear" of missing the ball, think of it as a channel traveling towards the ball. This channel is 3 balls or 6 3/4 inches wide. (IMO actually a little less because of the hit required to strike the OB). The OB, plus an imaginary ball to the left and to the right of the OB. Anywhere within this channel will give you a hit on the OB. Pros have the ability to kick and strike the OB exactly at an angle relevant to the direction they want the OB to go. I'm just lucky to hit the ball most of the time..:D :D But, why do even some good players miss the whole ball when in reality a 3 ball wide channel is available when kicking (if the ball is in the middle of the table). Not to get into effects of the use of different english, lets just consider a kick using a hit on the CB slightly above center ball. What methods do you use to insure contact more than missing the ball? After locating your aim point, do you aim at a spot on the nose cushion, or, a spot on the rail in line with the diamond inlays?

Thread starter klockdoc
Start date Mar 12, 2008

stevekur1

The "COMMISH"

Silver Member

Mar 12, 2008

Always try to kick with purpose. I started doing it, and i started developing a higher success rate of hitting the ball. Whether it be trying to make it or play safe after the hit!

Steve

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