Setting realistic goals.

[DrCue'sProtege]

With a Cue-Tec anyone can be a champion.

this post actually made me laugh. thats twice in about a week i read something on here that actually made me laugh. maybe pool/billiards and the mental anguish it causes me isnt so bad after all.

thanks,

DCP

 

[Jaden]

I did. J.K....

Unless you have a pro aiming system

Where's the magical speed control system. That's what I want.

No what I did is I started him out using ghost ball, because that is something that most beginners can understand easily...

Then as he started to get more advanced I introduced him to CP selection from ball projection....

Beyond that, I left it up to him to find the preshot routine etc... that works best for him....

The answer to the magical speed control system is simple.......




PRACTICE!!!!!!

 

[av84fun]

Unless you have a pro aiming system

Where's the magical speed control system. That's what I want.

Here's a drill that has done me the most good as any other>

1. Place the CB 2 diamonds up from the foot rail, 1 thumb width from the right side rail.

2. Place an OB in front of the side pocket jaws the same distance from the rail (if there was one where the side pocket is.

3. Shoot that straight in shot attempting to roll the cb forward in 1 diamond increments.

4. 4 diamonds = the head rail, 5 diamonds = 1 diamond rebound off the head rail etc.

5. Name each speed i.e. 1 diamond, 2 diamond etc.

6. Allowable margin of error up to 4 diamonds = 1 cb width on either side of the diamond string lines. Beyond 4 diamonds, allow 1/2 diamond distance.

7. Don't go beyond 4 diamonds until you have those speeds nailed. The drill is not practical beyond 6-7 diamonds.

8. Once you have the 1-4 speeds nailed, begin to vary the shots randomly i.e. 1,4,3,1,2 etc.

9. When go get those speeds down, move the OB a full ball width from the rail...and then a ball and a half. Of course the CB will now travel farther...but DON'T change the names of the speeds. Instead, just get used to how far the cb will travel with your "2 speed" on cut shots.

This drill has significantly improved my cb distance control. Now, the FIRST thing I do when playing on unfamiliar tables is to run the drill to see if it plays faster/slower than my own. (knowing that and adjusting to it are two different matters however!!!).

This is no magic bullet and will take you months to get within the error margin, especially when alternating the shot speeds so as JADEN points out, PRACTICE is the only answer. But this drill creates an objective standard...sort of s "speedometer"...to help you target specific cb travel distances.

Regards,
Jim

 

[midnightpulp]

Here's a drill that has done me the most good as any other>

1. Place the CB 2 diamonds up from the foot rail, 1 thumb width from the right side rail.

2. Place an OB in front of the side pocket jaws the same distance from the rail (if there was one where the side pocket is.

3. Shoot that straight in shot attempting to roll the cb forward in 1 diamond increments.

4. 4 diamonds = the head rail, 5 diamonds = 1 diamond rebound off the head rail etc.

5. Name each speed i.e. 1 diamond, 2 diamond etc.

6. Allowable margin of error up to 4 diamonds = 1 cb width on either side of the diamond string lines. Beyond 4 diamonds, allow 1/2 diamond distance.

7. Don't go beyond 4 diamonds until you have those speeds nailed. The drill is not practical beyond 6-7 diamonds.

8. Once you have the 1-4 speeds nailed, begin to vary the shots randomly i.e. 1,4,3,1,2 etc.

9. When go get those speeds down, move the OB a full ball width from the rail...and then a ball and a half. Of course the CB will now travel farther...but DON'T change the names of the speeds. Instead, just get used to how far the cb will travel with your "2 speed" on cut shots.

This drill has significantly improved my cb distance control. Now, the FIRST thing I do when playing on unfamiliar tables is to run the drill to see if it plays faster/slower than my own. (knowing that and adjusting to it are two different matters however!!!).

This is no magic bullet and will take you months to get within the error margin, especially when alternating the shot speeds so as JADEN points out, PRACTICE is the only answer. But this drill creates an objective standard...sort of s "speedometer"...to help you target specific cb travel distances.

Regards,
Jim

Hehe. I wasn't implying I believe in or need a "system." I was doing a little bit of satire.

Great drill.

Here's one I came up that has helped me:

Set up any shot you don't feel comfy with, and working in order, try to get on each ball at least 5 times before moving onto the next ball. Make sure to remove the ball, since you're going to need the full table when you get to the later balls.

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[av84fun]

Hehe. I wasn't implying I believe in or need a "system." I was doing a little bit of satire.

Great drill.

Here's one I came up that has helped me:

Set up any shot you don't feel comfy with, and working in order, try to get on each ball at least 5 times before moving onto the next ball. Make sure to remove the ball, since you're going to need the full table when you get to the later balls.

CueTable Help

Yep...I knew you were being satirical! (-:

Good looking drill. I will certainly give it a try.

Regards,
Jim