After a long layoff from pool I decided to start playing again, I could never seem to get my game back to anywhere close to where I was playing when I was playing what I thought was very well. I pulled out all of my books and videos that ive gotten throughout the years, videos of lessons I have taken from various instructors and nothing seemed to get me back on track, hours and hours of drills nothing was working. I started our new session of our pool league not even wanting to play because it just wasnt fun anymore. A few weeks ago I decided to give up, and my fiance talked me into taking a break for a week or two, she told me maybe I should try something different. Ive been carrying Genes number in my wallet for a few months and finally called him Tuesday afternoon. I told him how ive been struggling and without hesitation he said dont worry, we can fix that. So he explained the aiming system to me and had me do some shots and within the first 10 mins, it clicked, I was seeing things so much clearer and everything fell into place, I was making shots I struggled with for years like they were a breeze. He took the time to answer all my questions and made sure I understood everything so I could continue to improve my game. Well needless to say I spent several hours that afternoon in the poolroom and was making shots easier than I ever have before. That night I was asked to play a race to seven in 9 ball by a player in the room, hes the same skill level in our league and has been getting the best of me because I havent been playing very well,,,,UNTIL NOW, I put a 6 pack on him and beat him 7-1. He asked me what happened to me and I just smiled. Last night was league night, I was playing someone who is a skill level higher than me, it was a race to 6, he won the lag and broke and ran the first 2 racks then had a dry break and that was all i needed. I ran out that game then had a 8 on the break and broke and ran the next 3 games, I ended up winning 6-2. It has given me the confidence I was lacking when I came up to the table, as well as a new desire to continue playing again. ANYONE who wants to bring their game to the next level should make the phone call and let Gene do his magic. I cant thank you enough Gene for taking the time to help me out. Guys this is the real deal.
I guess he worked a little with Randy, and I was surpised Randy would be open to it.....but he was.... Good for him. As good as Randy shoots, he wants to shoot better...... His biggest weakness is the thin cut shots, though like you he doesn't have many "weak" spots to begin with... and I can use his name cause ain't no way in hell he knows what AZB is !!! see ya, RJ
