Just to be clear I was responding to what Randy said.Some would say yes.
Some would say no.
Whatever works best for Leigh is what matters.
Just to be clear I was responding to what Randy said.Some would say yes.
Some would say no.
Whatever works best for Leigh is what matters.
This post makes absolutely no sense to me. It's arrogant and flippant. Fran makes a legitimate point and you treat it as a joke.Why Fran? Wrong side of the bed?
Sparkle you win my respect the more you post...This post makes absolutely no sense to me. It's arrogant and flippant. Fran makes a legitimate point and you treat it as a joke.
Could be unintended but seems somewhat pretentious to me but I'm not an instructor.
Why don't you share your widsom with us on specifically what was blown out of proportion here?I think things have been blown out of proportion here on this thread. But then again, that happens to alot of threads here on this AZB Forum. Alot of times things get twisted around on purpose.
I think you mean that happens to your posts a lot (wonder why...).I think things have been blown out of proportion here on this thread. But then again, that happens to alot of threads here on this AZB Forum. Alot of times things get twisted around on purpose.
r/DCP
That's what DCP does. He talks about how things are turned around or his ever popular "I never said that" and can't cite any examples.Why don't you share your widsom with us on specifically what was blown out of proportion here?
I'm a little late to the party, but I think going from the 5 to the 6 left you in an awkward position where you had to use the bridge on a sort of thin cut or bank. I'm not that great or anything, but personally I would have played it hard with some inside (right) to kill it off the rail, yet hard enough to go down table and back up near the rail. It's touchy but I often find with those shots that if I try to baby it for shape, I end up with a much harder shot on the next ball. Of course it takes some practicing and drills to get the speed of your table down, and every table/cloth will require adjustment. I'm not saying this is the correct line, as I'm still learning this stuff myself, so just take it as a different thought experiment. I think the real thing was you got out of line on the 5 a little, which happens to everyone. I usually find my "runs" end by me missing shape in 2-3 shots before the one I actually miss. You did a hell of a good job getting out on this!Here is my attempt (this was a good turn out for me) at running six balls. I know I needed more speed on the four, which would have put me further up table on the five, and I wouldn't have left myself such a hard shot on the six. I am only starting to work on pattern play as I have been drilling my fundamentals. It's slow (sorry) as I am trying to slow down and concentrate on every shot.
Thanks, and I hope you guys have a good Christmas, Hanukkah, Atheist Day off, whatever.
instantly I'm reminded of a concept I learned in tennis that I think is generally useful,FYI, On the video even though my pattern play wasn’t very good and I wasn’t moving the cue ball around, it was still unusual for me to run out the balls, one through six, when playing them in order. So I was pretty happy about that, just not happy with how I played if that makes sense.
I know I've been getting a lot from these posts. There has been a lot of good advice. I'm in the part of my pool journey where I need, need, need to work on pattern play. It's slowly improving. I've not been focused on drills exactly, but I've been practicing better position when my nephew and I play. We play serious, but we also like to try interesting shots, even if they aren't the right shot and may lose us the game, so it's kind of serious along with trying unusual shots. These shots help program our "computer" as long as we look at them as a learning experience. I've only ran out on 9 ball a couple times and they were dead easy layouts. A couple nights ago, I broke and somehow 3 balls dropped. I had a very tough layout and managed to run out anyway, I'm still on that pool high. It's pretty fun to see ourselves improving even though it's tough going at times!For some reason every once in a while these posts erupt into arguments, just know that all the advice and feedback is not in vain and does not fall upon deaf ears. And I know there are lurkers out there who are reading this and also getting a lot from it as well.
Thank you thank you thank you.
To me this is the equivalent of being a beginning guitar player, posting on a random forum, and having Eddie Van Halen write you back.
-Leigh
Leigh...Your personal finish is yours. How far past the CB your tip finishes has no bearing on what happens afterwards. Cuestick speed, loose grip and tip position are the important variables. FYI Allison only finishes her stroke a couple inches past the CB (which is her natural finish), and she plays pretty well, drawing the CB table length effortlessly! As long as you're "finishing" your stroke the way we talked about (the boob shot) you will get the response you're looking for. More cuestick speed, but the same exact finish...grip issues need to be dealt with. As you know already, Randy, Jerry and myself have nothing but your best interest involved, no matter what traps some others try to post up.Good advice. Now that I’m concentrating on the shot I definitely decelerate. And change the angle of my cue. It’s helped just to keep looking at the cue ball.
I think I’m following through but my follow-through is so short, and I believe this is just a matter of my physiology. If I hit the cue ball when my forearm is exactly perpendicular to my cue stick, if I follow all the way through to where my hand stops at my upper chest/arm pit area, it’s only a couple of inches.
Of course this is when I’m trying my hardest to follow through perfectly. I have to go back and watch the video to see if I actually did it.
Such a passive-aggressive drive-by hit on what I wrote about the importance of a good follow through in achieving good stroke timing. Leigh, use your common sense in making your decisions for yourself and skip the good intentions. As we used to say in New York City, good intentions and a token will get you on the subway. Nowadays we have to say 'MetroCard' but 'token' is more nostalgic. Experiment on your own! You'll do just fine.Leigh...Your personal finish is yours. How far past the CB your tip finishes has no bearing on what happens afterwards. Cuestick speed, loose grip and tip position are the important variables. FYI Allison only finishes her stroke a couple inches past the CB (which is her natural finish), and she plays pretty well, drawing the CB table length effortlessly! As long as you're "finishing" your stroke the way we talked about (the boob shot) you will get the response you're looking for. More cuestick speed, but the same exact finish...grip issues need to be dealt with. As you know already, Randy, Jerry and myself have nothing but your best interest involved, no matter what traps some others try to post up.
Scott Lee
2019 PBIA Instructor of the Year
Director, SPF National Pool School Tour
How far do you have to follow through when you swipe a MetroCard?Such a passive-aggressive drive-by hit on what I wrote about the importance of a good follow through in achieving good stroke timing. Leigh, use your common sense in making your decisions for yourself and skip the good intentions. As we used to say in New York City, good intentions and a token will get you on the subway. Nowadays we have to say 'MetroCard' but 'token' is more nostalgic. Experiment on your own! You'll do just fine.
Ha! Don't kid yourself. There's a technique there and because I don't take the subway as often as I used to, I usually have to swipe at least 2 or 3 times before I can pass through. I'm still working on my swipe fundamentals.How far do you have to follow through when you swipe a MetroCard?
It's in the wrist.... . I'm still working on my swipe fundamentals.
That is a good point. To me, it reminds me of when I used to play golf. I could be in the rough off the tee, maybe make a good shot out of the rough into a bunker, and hit a pretty good trap shot to get up and down for par...but that par never made me happy, it was the scrambling trying to get to the green that irritated me.instantly I'm reminded of a concept I learned in tennis that I think is generally useful,
the "good miss"
the definition is a little variable, but in your case I'm reminded of it in the sense that
yes, you ran the balls, but you didn't feel good about the way you executed it
to me, that's a sign that your game is growing, even if only in your mind