Str8aim training device...............
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Zerksies
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I've see a whole bunch of other issues that this thing is not addressing.
It's a gadget.
I have a few drills that could correct the issues that this is addressing, but better.
It's 399.99 NZD or about $240 very damn expensive. You could get a lesson or two to fix this issue.
It's a gadget.
I have a few drills that could correct the issues that this is addressing, but better.
It's 399.99 NZD or about $240 very damn expensive. You could get a lesson or two to fix this issue.
Might work gadget. To me automatic muscle memory training could get you into the habit of not paying enough attention to what's actually in front of you; what you are actually shooting. Take shooting a straight in on a 12 footer. If you sight the object ball to the pocket with your meticulously crafted to be straight, cue stick, you can see instantly how the cue ball sits in that scheme. If it's off angle the tiniest bit, you need to cue _that angle_ and not some auto targeting memory.
What does the soda bottle drill do for you?
Zerksies
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Shoot into the bottle. If your stoke is straight you will be able to stroke into the bottle and not hit a side of the bottle. This is something that can be done at home you just need something that is table height
But is that practical since with most shots, the rail makes the player shoot at a slight angle? That won't work with the bottle exercise. 'Straight' is one thing, but 'level' is different. The bottle requires level as well as straight since the objective is to not hit any of the sides, top or bottom with your cue.
Zerksies
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Get the buddy hall Training guide. It's adjustable for angles
Of course...Buddy would certainly take that into consideration.
Zerksies
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That works even betterI prefer a Lone Star Longneck Bottle, I just drank.
If that is a concern, just use a small shim and tilt the soda bottle!
So I guess you can only practice from one spot, then, because the angle can change. I guess you can make a collection of different sized shims, but then it's probably easier to just get Buddy Hall's trainer that you can adjust.
Actually there's room for a little dip too if you start at the right distance. This can help set parameters for those who refuse to drop the elbow. If you really want to develop a perfectly linear stroke, DIY a grip diameter dowel that slides along a tilt and set rod. Perfect stroke. One thing I did was to set two foot long 2x4s parallel with enough room to comfortably stroke in between. Works as far as that goes.
Still requires you know how and where to point the stick.
tomatoshooter
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This seems to require the chin to be directly on top of the cue. If that position works for you then I can see this being beneficial. If you do not have your chin there, It would probably be much less beneficial. I like to stroke over a tape measure.
not as expensive when you convert NZ dollars to US. Only .60cents so its about 240USD. Still not cheap and i agree with your take.
bottle drill sucks. NO ONE's stroke is dead-level.
Even if you tilt the bottle it still restricts up/down tip movement unnecessarily/unnaturally. Something like two golf tees stood up with a narrow gap between them would be better - but I think just paying attention is enough.
And this grossly overpriced chin-on-the-stick gimmick is completely unnecessary.
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