Smooth pool stroke machine

madmiller

madmiller

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I found this quote here:
http://www.generationpool.com/professional-pool-player-tips.php
Hi there I was just wondering if you had any practice tips for getting a smoother stroke
- Steven Lalonde, Estevan
What you are trying to build when you are learning a stroke is a simple machine. This machine has 2 2x4's, a hinge, and one rubber band. What you essentially do is put your feet down in the right spot so your pool machine can push the cue down the shot line. To develop this smooth stroke, start by setting up a straight in shot maybe 2 or 3 diamonds from the pocket and the cue ball another diamond or so away. What you do is roll in the object ball and the cue ball. Make sure you use the softest speed you can. Monitor how many muscles (rubber bands) you are using and keep trying to eliminate them. This drill will smooth out your stroke, improve your pointing of the cue stick and develop a soft touch. Check points include a slow pull back, a loose grip and a still head.
- PBIA Master Instructor Mark Finkelstein
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Anyone heard of this guy? I don't quite understand how to build this machine and what it looks like.
 
I think the author who quoted him mis-spelled his name. It's Frankenstein.:wink:

Seriously, That drill will 'teach' you a smooth straight stroke for soft rolling the CB. However in my humble opnion it will not help that much when you go to add some power. That is why I prefer to simply play against myself if I have no one to play against. The real game situations will come up & that is what needs to be practiced.

Just MHO.

Best Regards,
 
I think what he's sayin is like an analogy, like an example of what you need to be or what your stance needs to be "like a machine". However there is a guy who makes or used to make something called a "stroke trainer" Can't remember his name but seen him online on a stream or somewhere he was thinking of making them again. Google stroke trainer maybe you can find it, or his info.
 
BigDaddyInc. said:
I think what he's sayin is like an analogy, like an example of what you need to be or what your stance needs to be "like a machine". However there is a guy who makes or used to make something called a "stroke trainer" Can't remember his name but seen him online on a stream or somewhere he was thinking of making them again. Google stroke trainer maybe you can find it, or his info.
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very interesting analogy if he mentions 2 2x4's, hinge and a rubber band.
 
Mark is very talanted and knowledgeable when it comes to pool.
He should be taken seriously. I know Mark and have taken instruction from him. its not easy to describe in words how to make your body parts do certain things. Some people try to use analogies in hopes of getting someone to understand the process.
basicly what he is trying to relate is the less moving parts to ones stroke the less chance of error. I thing everyone has heard of the KISS system.
If not,well, it stands for :grin-square:keep it simple stuped
 
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