Rate me

[12squared]

I was at a bar listening to my son's band and there was a guy playing pool who was tripping his brains out. I played him a few racks of 8-ball and he destroyed me. He made some of the craziest shots I've seen anywhere, and got the rock to jump up and dance, all the while talking gibberish.

I once tried to play in college while on mescaline, but all I wanted to do was push the balls into the pockets with my finger. Then I went to dinner and kept pushing the Swedish meatballs up the side of my mashed potatoes and watching them roll down the other side. That's all I really remember about the experience.

I love this! (rep coming to you). One thing for sure, you definitely follow through because it feels so good...so I'm told

 

[Sloppy Pockets]

I love this! (rep coming to you). One thing for sure, you definitely follow through because it feels so good...so I'm told

Yeah, but my roommate called a foul because he said it was a push and not a stroke. I didn't care, all I wanted to do was watch the gravy trails going down the other side.

Think I may have said, "Wee-eeee" as they rolled down.

 

[Scott Lee]

Happy to oblige, Matt! As you correctly identified, the brain does not require a multitude of warm up swings, and too many works against a simple repetitive process. Most players get along nicely with 2 or 3 (pick one, don't do different numbers on different shots, as the brain cannot then train it into an unconscious process). One can repeat their warm up cycle as many times as necessary, as long as there is a pause at the end of each warm up cycle. This is what I call red light/green light, and it allows the brain to decide whether you're "ready or not". Usually most SOP shots (what we shoot 90+% of the time on the table) will require only one set of warm ups, stop at the CB, green light the shot, and pull the trigger. Occasionally a shot might require 3+ warm up cycles (with a stop at the CB at the end of each one) before the brain "green light's" the shot. All of this process is trained consciously before it can move into the unconscious process of actual competitive play. :thumbup:

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com

Your brain does not need that many practice strokes and actually it doesn't do you any good to do 5 vs say 2-3. It is almost like wasted energy in a sense. Some people do get into an actual routine like this guy did so he was for the most part consistent with the 5-6 practice strokes. I just think it is wasted energy and you can accomplish the same practice ready/set/go full routine with less swings.

We talked about this in pool school (worded differently then I am doing it) some years ago so I am sure RandyG or even Scott Lee could shed some light on it.

PS...most women get fat when they are pregnant. A very select few only get the tummy balloon. I have been working out since having the baby so I should be back into avatar picture posting form soon...stay tuned.

PPS....who doesn't like McDonalds? McRib? Hello???

 

[madhatter44]

hey Sloppy

Yeah, but my roommate called a foul because he said it was a push and not a stroke. I didn't care, all I wanted to do was watch the gravy trails going down the other side.

Think I may have said, "Wee-eeee" as they rolled down.

I will trade you some magic mushrooms for some magic chalk.

 

[nataddrho]

I can force the chicken arm to go away, but it always comes back.

 

[lorider]

Your brain does not need that many practice strokes and actually it doesn't do you any good to do 5 vs say 2-3. It is almost like wasted energy in a sense. Some people do get into an actual routine like this guy did so he was for the most part consistent with the 5-6 practice strokes. I just think it is wasted energy and you can accomplish the same practice ready/set/go full routine with less swings.

We talked about this in pool school (worded differently then I am doing it) some years ago so I am sure RandyG or even Scott Lee could shed some light on it.

PS...most women get fat when they are pregnant. A very select few only get the tummy balloon. I have been working out since having the baby so I should be back into avatar picture posting form soon...stay tuned.

PPS....who doesn't like McDonalds? McRib? Hello???

i and another forum member took a full day lesson from randy g at my house a couple of years ago.

randy had me taking 2 warm up strokes and the other guy 5.

after the lesson was over i asked randy why the difference in the amount of warm up strokes he recommended between the 2 of us. he said i did not need the extra strokes because i set up my next shot faster than the other guy and that i was more confident at the table.

 

[Black-Balled]

Damn you people, now I have to think about how many warmup strokes I am taking?

I am already thinking about the breathing...! :wink:

 

[Cardigan Kid]

Hows my execution looking?

http://youtu.be/ZHbYtQE2uD0

well done. great recovery from the ten to eleven ball. I though you lost it there.
How long have you been playing? I'm still waiting for my 15-ball rotation win. someday.

Great input on this thread too - this is what makes Az so valuable. Instant instruction from all over the world. Just think how more great the old timers would've been if they had this website for instruction and research way back when.

 

[SpiderWebComm]

You're a good shot maker and a fairly good position player. I would not have taken the route you chose from the 2 to the 3....inside along the long rail...which led to a blind shot on the 3 where the CB had to travel too much. The 2 ball in corner with CB off the short rail back to the middle of the table would have been my choice...stop on the 3, follow on 4 to leave angle on 5 for the 6. Don't let the CB run into other balls unless you need to move those balls. One important note...you seem to be playing position to get the CB somewhere near the OB, but no real destination in mind in order to keep you in line. Pick a diamond or some other target on all shots, and your position play will improve. I really don't think your warm-up strokes matter too much as long as you pause the final backstroke and deliver straight through the CB to finish. Nice shooting, and recovery.

This^^^^. Literally my exact thoughts/notes. Chicken wing shmicken wing. Guys have been known to play lights-out with that. Look at a player like Pat McNally...dude almost never misses.

Your pattern play and confidence of where your CB ends up are your biggest weaknesses. That said, thank you for the video. It takes guts to put yourself out there. The sky is the limit with the way you make balls.

 

[FranCrimi]

You have a cross dominant eye and haven't adjusted your stance to accommodate it, so you are crowding the line of the shot with your torso. You compensate by crooking your arm under your chest to get your cue in line. This can be constricting, and can easily break down under pressure.

You need a serious stance adjustment if you want to play to your fullest potential, which by the way, is excellent. You have the talent but you have work to do.

 

[thefonz]

This^^^^. Literally my exact thoughts/notes. Chicken wing shmicken wing. Guys have been known to play lights-out with that. Look at a player like Pat McNally...dude almost never misses.

Your pattern play and confidence of where your CB ends up are your biggest weaknesses. That said, thank you for the video. It takes guts to put yourself out there. The sky is the limit with the way you make balls.

What this guy said ^. Unless you think that you stroke lacks power for the few situations that might require it, I think you're doing just fine. Snooker player Nigel Bond was a great player who was a little unorthodox, but had great cue power and all the shots.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9NHsz386I4

 

[BeiberLvr]

Always love how when someone posts a video and does something wrong, people will chime in and say shit like, "Oh, so and so did the same thing and played great."

I've posted plenty of videos of myself here, and have received a ton of advice on what to change. Every change was hard at first, and I always took a few steps back, but overall I'm a much better player now.

 

[PoolBoy1]

You are certainly getting the most out of your ability. Looks like your left eye is over cue pulling your body over shaft a bit too much but your sighting alignment is working for you. If you dropped right foot back 6 " or so and opened it some more you would not look cramped. It would turn your body to right. If you are contented with your game keep it. I would. Nothing like natural talent mixed with basics.