progressive drills

PKM

PKM

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When I do some progressive shotmaking drills, I have the urge to repeat the shot whether I make or miss it. If I make it, the next one will tell me if I am really dialed in to the correct aim and help me reinforce the proper alignment. And if I miss it, I want to make an adjustment on the same shot instead of going to the next easiest which the drill would usually call for. But if I keep repeating missed shots, that might be defeating the purpose of the drill.

Thoughts?
 
PKM said:
When I do some progressive shotmaking drills, I have the urge to repeat the shot whether I make or miss it. If I make it, the next one will tell me if I am really dialed in to the correct aim and help me reinforce the proper alignment. And if I miss it, I want to make an adjustment on the same shot instead of going to the next easiest which the drill would usually call for. But if I keep repeating missed shots, that might be defeating the purpose of the drill.

Thoughts?
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Sure. There's no reason you can't do two out of three on each shot to determine advance or not. Or some other ratio, like you have to make two in a row to advance, but any miss puts you back. This 2/1 scheme will ensure that you have a higher percentage of made shots which might help your confidence.

On very hard shots, you could even set your goal as 1 in 3 to advance and 3 consecutive misses to move back.

The main thing is to keep the shot challenging and to adjust the difficulty to your ability. The latter part allows you to easily keep track of your progress.

Several articles on progressive practice are available at: http://www.sfbilliards.com/articles/BD_articles.html including 1992-12 and there are five levels of standard exercises in the Clinic handout at http://www.sfbilliards.com/basics.pdf
 
Why are you missing?

PKM said:
When I do some progressive shotmaking drills, I have the urge to repeat the shot whether I make or miss it. If I make it, the next one will tell me if I am really dialed in to the correct aim and help me reinforce the proper alignment. And if I miss it, I want to make an adjustment on the same shot instead of going to the next easiest which the drill would usually call for. But if I keep repeating missed shots, that might be defeating the purpose of the drill.

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What good is a drill if you don't know? What's the purpose of a drill? Depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you are missing shots, perhaps you need to be working on a drill for your alignment and stroke? Do yourself a favor and get an instructor.
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I hate progressive drills; Either you make the shot or you don't.










Just kidding. Drills like this when used properly can really improve your game.
 
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