Ran a 47 tonight

mullyman

mullyman

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Well, since reading so many things on here and watching more 14.1 tapes, I just got Rempe vs Hopkins from Accu-Stats this past weekend, I have been running more and more 20's on a consistent basis. I figured since I'm running more 20's it's only a matter of time before that gets into the 30's. As you may recall I had my first 50+ ball run about 2 months ago. Tonight I almost hit the 50 mark again with a 47. That's the second 40+ run I've had since the 50+ run. 100 is still only a dream. I've realized that for someone in my situation to get better at this game I'm going to need someone that plays it really well to work with me on it. Unfortunately there is no one like that around here. Another one of Japan's downfalls, they don't play much straight pool over here.
MULLY
 
If you fly me out to Japan, I'll gladly play straight pool with you...

although, with you running 47 it's me who needs work :D
 
Well done my friend. I'm still trying to get into the third rack. Keep watching those videos. I've been watching them also & it seems to inspire me. I almost always shoot better after watching some great playing.
 
Well done! I hope to hit 50 sometime soon myself! You were very close indeed! How did the run end? Missed ball or missed position or what?
 
The run ended the way it always does for me, first shot after the break. I made a good break and had balls to shoot at so I thought my run was going to continue. The cue ball wasn't below the rack area but it was down that way and sitting on the side rail. I had a straight in shot in the opposite corner and since follow was my only option, on Simonis 760 that was rolling really fast last night, I tried to slow roll it in. I chose that ball as my beginning because my only other shot was shooting up table and since I was on the rail and couldn't bridge well I took the closer ball. I shot that damn ball straight into the end cushion. It wasn't even close to going in. I jumped up yelling "DAMN, THESE POCKETS ARE TIGHT". Everyone got a good laugh out of that one. If you had seen it you would have been like "MULLY, the pocket is over here, man" it was sad. I think I just looked at it, got down and shot at it without taking much time.
MULLY

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mullyman said:
... The cue ball wasn't below the rack area but it was down that way and sitting on the side rail. I had a straight in shot in the opposite corner and since follow was my only option, on Simonis 760 that was rolling really fast last night, I tried to slow roll it in. ...
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One thing that might help on these on-the-rail shots is to do the snooker thing of getting your chin on the cue stick -- yes, actually rubbing.
 
Bob Jewett said:
One thing that might help on these on-the-rail shots is to do the snooker thing of getting your chin on the cue stick -- yes, actually rubbing.
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Bob,
How does this help on these shots? Is it just seeing the line from a lower position helps stay lined up? This type of shot ends a lot of my runs and just curious how this helps.

--daphish1
 
Bob Jewett said:
One thing that might help on these on-the-rail shots is to do the snooker thing of getting your chin on the cue stick -- yes, actually rubbing.
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Really? Huh, I've never heard that one before. What does that do, Bob?
MULLY
wondering if I can get down that low
 
daphish1 said:
Bob,
How does this help on these shots? Is it just seeing the line from a lower position helps stay lined up? This type of shot ends a lot of my runs and just curious how this helps.

--daphish1
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Probably works really well if you have a cleft in your chin.
MULLY

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mullyman said:
Really? Huh, I've never heard that one before. What does that do, Bob?
MULLY
wondering if I can get down that low
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I have trouble aiming from the rail. If I do the snooker thing, my aim improves. It's more useful from the head rail for me.

I have heard a recommendation to put some pressure down on the stick by rotating your grip hand down, but I think the chin is a better way. And Joe Davis says to do it.

If an old man with arthritis and lumbago can put his chin on the stick, so can you.
 
Bob Jewett said:
I have trouble aiming from the rail. If I do the snooker thing, my aim improves. It's more useful from the head rail for me.

I have heard a recommendation to put some pressure down on the stick by rotating your grip hand down, but I think the chin is a better way. And Joe Davis says to do it.

If an old man with arthritis and lumbago can put his chin on the stick, so can you.
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If I understand you correctly I would respectfully disagree. I don't think I would recommend pressing the cue down with your chin. Pressing your chin down on the cue will just cause you more discomfort. It will probably even interfere with your stroke. Having the cue rub the chin is different than applying pressure with the chin.

As a snooker player I found the best result comes from having an open bridge with the fingertips of your bridge on the edge of the table. Make sure you have a solid stance and that the only thing moving is the cue arm. A smooth level stoke will produce the best results.

As with anything else, practice, practice, practice.
 
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I use what I believe is a rather unique bridge when shooting relatively perpendicular shots off the rail with the cue ball frozen to it. I'd like to share it and suggest folks to try it. It is very stable and keeps the cue very level. On the down side I'll bet most will say its too uncomfortable initially, but mentioning it sure can't hurt.

This is an open bridge. You place your pinky finger and your pointer finger above the rail and stretched out flat on it. Your middle finger and your ring finger get curled under and the flat of the outer side of those two fingers ( the area just above your fist knuckles) is placed against the side of the rail.

With a locked elbow if comfortable, put a little of your body weight against that hand when you go into your stance, and it actually wedges your bridge hand firm as a rock onto the rail.

Put your (if right handed shooter) right foot back as far as you comfortably can, get down as low as you comfortably can, and see if this isn't a rock solid bridge for you. You may move something in your stroke, but it won't be your bridge hand. :)
 
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3andstop said:
I use what I believe is a rather unique bridge when shooting relatively perpendicular shots off the rail with the cue ball frozen to it. I'd like to share it and suggest folks to try it. It is very stable and keeps the cue very level. On the down side I'll bet most will say its too uncomfortable initially, but mentioning it sure can't hurt.

This is an open bridge. You place your pinky finger and your pointer finger above the rail and stretched out flat on it. Your middle finger and your ring finger get curled under and the flat of the outer side of those two fingers ( the area just above your fist knuckles) is placed against the side of the rail.

With a locked elbow if comfortable, put a little of your body weight against that hand when you go into your stance, and it actually wedges your bridge hand firm as a rock onto the rail.

Put your (if right handed shooter) right foot back as far as you comfortably can, get down as low as you comfortably can, and see if this isn't a rock solid bridge for you. You may move something in your stroke, but it won't be your bridge hand. :)
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I think I understand what you're describing. Thanks. I'll have to try it.
 
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