Shot-Making: My Response to Drivemaker
- Thread starter Jude Rosenstock
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drivermaker said:
There's a top 10 snooker player Steven Lee who commented (numbers maybe a bit off due to my memory) that the first time he ever picked up a cue he made a 30+ break, first shot at snooker at age 15, and made a 58 break later in that day.
That is pretty freakish. Like some people who pick up music or art or mathematics very naturally. Maybe he was Mignaud (sp?) or one of those dudes in a past life. *ducks*
It would be depressing to think that no matter how much you tried you could never beat the natural talents. Luckily, or perhaps delusionally, I think I could
But it just ain't my no.1 priority. Copyright Excuse no.23, 2005 
Aussies can win anything!Boro Nut said:
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Colin Colenso said:
Yeh...I guess that's possible now that I think of it. I totally forgot...the first time I EVER picked up a golf club I shot 69. The next day I shot 67.
I don't know what happend but from then on out it all turned to shit.
drivermaker said:Yeh...I guess that's possible now that I think of it. I totally forgot...the first time I EVER picked up a golf club I shot 69. The next day I shot 67.
I don't know what happend but from then on out it all turned to shit.
That's pretty good for one hole DM. lol
ceebee said:
how do you figure that the forum will die . this is a pool forum those that want to know the truth and learn will listen and those that dont want to wont. kinda like religion those that want to know the truth will hear and do .those that are here to socialize and chat will and give there oppinion and listen to others oppinions even know they have never been at the top or even close wont. cause they are not really serious and/or about going to heaven oops
i mean striving to be a great player . they are content with where they are at. i myself wont settle for second best nor will some on this forum. the fact of the matter there are not many ways to get good . just like all roads dont lead to heaven. oops i mean all roads dont lead to rome. this forum is like a big poolroom though it is packed on sat. like the poolhall ,people come here for different reasons, even though all tables are packed .they all have different goal about pool from . some come to make friends ,pick up girls,guys, drink,eat ,bored, like the game as a recreation only .some come to get good but give up later for other intrests or becaeuse they are not willing to do what it takes to get good or the difficulty of he game. but you always see a few practicing going for the gold . its a tough game to be great at but if you have a passion for the game the its no longer a chore. by the way if you do not have a love and a passion for the game FIRST AND FORMOST YOUR WASTING YOUR TIME IT WILL NOT HAPPEN. even though all top players and even right now b players and short stops know there is not much money in the game they stay because the love the game . THAT HAS TO BE THE REASON.... and some of you for sure i believe will make it. have a great day lads
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I'd figure that and the point-aim-shoot method.TheOne said:Except Rugby and more recently Cricket of course ;-)
Does anyone use an aiming system when they have a piss? I'm think I use the "feel" systme there also?
My take...
Im going to use this post as my hello to all who I have been reading posts from over the past several weeks. I work in front of a computer and when nothing is happening work wise, Im here, reading. I am 19, I have only been playing for 3-3 1/2 years solid. I am one of the better shots around my area, not the best by far, but the best are learning who I am. I have been referred to as a natural on a few different ocassions. Not claiming natural, just been referred to as one. For my take on the aiming system.
I look for any kind of edge I can get, thats why Im here reading all the time. But when Im playing Im not thinking about use this aiming system, or this is a feel shot. I just do it. Not to ripoff Nike there. Especially when Im focused. Maybe subconsciously I use an aiming system, but consciously I do not. I have read many posts and dont understand why there is something to argue about whose system is best. If Im way off base, let me know and my hello to you will be followed by a goodbye. just my small contribution. fwiw thanks your time.
Im going to use this post as my hello to all who I have been reading posts from over the past several weeks. I work in front of a computer and when nothing is happening work wise, Im here, reading. I am 19, I have only been playing for 3-3 1/2 years solid. I am one of the better shots around my area, not the best by far, but the best are learning who I am. I have been referred to as a natural on a few different ocassions. Not claiming natural, just been referred to as one. For my take on the aiming system.
I look for any kind of edge I can get, thats why Im here reading all the time. But when Im playing Im not thinking about use this aiming system, or this is a feel shot. I just do it. Not to ripoff Nike there. Especially when Im focused. Maybe subconsciously I use an aiming system, but consciously I do not. I have read many posts and dont understand why there is something to argue about whose system is best. If Im way off base, let me know and my hello to you will be followed by a goodbye. just my small contribution. fwiw thanks your time.
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Colin Colenso said:Aussies can win anything!
Really? Why don't you tell me a little about the NZ Allblacks and their rugby record against Aussie teams!
BTW, The Kiwi's, I understand, use the pivot and aim method to kick!!!
Later,
Bob
Travelled, fished and LOVED New Zealand!
Pretty good thread. Far mkore understanding in this one than in the other aiming thread. Solid stuff from Jude, and I've got to give Drivermaker thumbs up for his apology. Even though, by his own admission, he crosses the line on occasion, he always has been and always will be one of my favorite posters on this forum.
PS Fred, my understanding of the meaning of the term backhand english here in New York is "aim and pivot" (sometmes just called "pivot", and not "swoop".
PS Fred, my understanding of the meaning of the term backhand english here in New York is "aim and pivot" (sometmes just called "pivot", and not "swoop".
Fred Agnir said:
Thank you for the scientific explanation of squirt. I've actually never seen that and I appreciate you sending it to me. However, how do you account for speed? You must admit that there is a "feel" element here that needs to be considered. There's "feel" when applying a stop-shot or draw. There's "feel" when following to the rail. It isn't terribly far-fetched to begin applying "feel" for other aspects of your game. Everyone has already allowed their sub-conscious to dictate their game to a certain extent. My point is to allow your sub-conscious to control more of it.