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arcticmonkey

arcticmonkey

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Folks,

I've been playing on-and-off for 4 years now and have beaten the ghost in a race to 9 on my 8ft table just a handful of times. Lately, I have seen a drop-off in my pocketing and have issues with aiming (mainly when cutting balls to the right). My position play and whitey control has never been great so once I lose confidence in my ball pocketing, my level drops significantly. I am very right-eye dominant (20/200 in my left eye) and based on a short video I sent Geno, he's confident I aim with only my right eye and I'm unlikely to be able to change that.

I would be grateful for any feedback and tips folks can provide. This is me shooting 2 racks yesterday...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJfq2AfauF8

Thanks in advance

Elliot (arcticmonkey)
 
Good job man. I dont think I have ever played the ghost on an 8 footer, have to think I would be the favorite though. You can really tell that you like to break from the left side of the table lol.

One tip I got a while back that has helped my rhythm is to not be stroking as you get down on the ball, and I noticed you do that. Get down and line up first and then start your practice strokes. It helps to establish a pre shot routine and helps with the timing of your stroke. I have noticed more consistency in my game since I started doing that. And it makes sense too, one day you cant miss and the next you cant make anything...the only thing that can account for that is your timing is off.
 
IntoTheRail said:
Good job man. I dont think I have ever played the ghost on an 8 footer, have to think I would be the favorite though. You can really tell that you like to break from the left side of the table lol.
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Second that one. You play pretty good. I would suggest practicing your break from all over the table for two reasons: it allows you to feel comfortable from breaking all over the table, particularly the bed. You should be able to move around with confidence when breaking; all tables are different and one place may be better to break from.

The second reason is to save on wear of your cloth. It looks like it's going to split right down that break line, lol.

Overall, I would say good shooting.
 
IntoTheRail...While I agree, in concept, with your "tip", it really doesn't matter. What DOES matter is establishing the difference between 'aiming' strokes and 'warmup' strokes. Many people move their cue while they are settling into their stance, alignment, etc. However, you can't tell if you're 'aimed' or aligned correctly, without stopping your cue. Warmup strokes (part of your pre-shot routines) begin AFTER you've finished aiming. Then you have to stop your cuestick again, to allow your subconscious brain to determine if you're "ready" or not. The key is not to shoot when you're not 'ready'! Instead of asking my students to stop moving their cues, I simply ask them to separate 'aiming' movement, from 'warmup' movement. The OP definitely has an inconsistent setup and delivery process, which imo, would help with the inconsistent play.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

IntoTheRail said:
One tip I got a while back that has helped my rhythm is to not be stroking as you get down on the ball, and I noticed you do that. Get down and line up first and then start your practice strokes. It helps to establish a pre shot routine and helps with the timing of your stroke. I have noticed more consistency in my game since I started doing that. And it makes sense too, one day you cant miss and the next you cant make anything...the only thing that can account for that is your timing is off.
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Man you are all screwed up.:wink:

Sounds to me like you are not hitting center (best guess after reading your post). Try using center on your cuts for about an hour. See if you miss them all the same way. If you are missing some shots left, and some right that points towards accidental spin not aiming issues (try bridging closer to the cue ball).

If you hit every shot on accident with the same side spin. It is possible so pay attention to the spin on the cue ball, if it has some and you didn't use any that is a problem. You must make aiming adjustments to cut balls in with spin. I use spin on every cut because I want to choose which side I get no unhappy accidents that way...Always a small amount so I know what’s on it.

If on the other hand every shot is missed the same way, you are probably just lined up wrong for your eyes. In that case you need to work on hitting long shots (very soft, and again with no spin). Long shot: distance between the cue ball and the object ball. No spin just long soft shots you will quickly learn what is wrong with your aim, good luck fixing it.

There is no living human who knows how the world looks through other people's eyes.
 
Thank you

Great feedback guys. Yes, I do like to break from that spot and some new cloth is in my future!

I will work on the suggestions: not stroking until I'm down and breaking from multiple spots.

Thanks guys
 
Scott, this is great feedback, thanks. If I am to address the inconsistencies in my set-up, what would you recommend I start with?

Scott Lee said:
IntoTheRail...While I agree, in concept, with your "tip", it really doesn't matter. What DOES matter is establishing the difference between 'aiming' strokes and 'warmup' strokes. Many people move their cue while they are settling into their stance, alignment, etc. However, you can't tell if you're 'aimed' or aligned correctly, without stopping your cue. Warmup strokes (part of your pre-shot routines) begin AFTER you've finished aiming. Then you have to stop your cuestick again, to allow your subconscious brain to determine if you're "ready" or not. The key is not to shoot when you're not 'ready'! Instead of asking my students to stop moving their cues, I simply ask them to separate 'aiming' movement, from 'warmup' movement. The OP definitely has an inconsistent setup and delivery process, which imo, would help with the inconsistent play.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
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good job man...looks like Jackson will have a good teacher

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elliot...Start with developing a process that will be exactly the same, every time you put your hand down on the table. This will require you to really think about what you do...probably even write it down, step by step, so you don't forget anything. Then practice doing this routine, even on easy shots. The easiest way to do this is to practice this routine in slow motion for a few days. As you get used to it, you will return to your normal speed and timing in playing. Remember, practice is not playing. You cannot play and learn at the same time. If you're interested in working with me privately (I come through Atlanta pretty often), PM me with your information, and we'll set something up.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

arcticmonkey said:
Scott, this is great feedback, thanks. If I am to address the inconsistencies in my set-up, what would you recommend I start with?
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You could use some more snap on your break. As you get more confident and your cue ball control is better on your break you can speed it up a little. I like the pause/check before you stroke the ball. You can tell that you are comfortable on your table. As far as other mechanics. In my opinion, 95% of the time you want to have the palm of your handle on the table. However, I do understand where the Mika Immonen finger-wrapped bridge is used. But you want to keep as much stress off of your forearm as possible. Great job though, keep up the good work! You should look into purchasing a 9ft table, switching to it is going to really mess you up.
 
Scott, I'll PM you when I'm back from vacation next week to get on your schedule when you are next here.
 
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