I've been playing pool for a couple years now, and am getting to a point where I'm taking it serious and want to really smooth out my fundamentals. One of my biggest problems right now is my stance and my arm. I know my stance is messed up, because its always changing, and too much of my body weight is on my bridge hand, because my shoulder kills me after a few hours. I also have a serious case of Chicken wing. I am right handed, but left eye dominant, so my grip is far inside, and its really limiting my stroke. A friend at my local pool room who has been helping me for a long time, and has taught me virtually everything keeps telling me to "just change it", but I've been doing it for so long that I'm at a point where to "just change it" seems nearly impossible. I was wondering is anyone has any tricks or secrets to fix either or both. Any input would really be appreciated.
Straighten my stroke
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I think it is time for you to see a qualified instructor. Where are you located?
In CT. I've thought about it, and would be open to the idea
If you can get to NYC for a lesson, send me a PM. I'll be happy to help.
Try some of these tips:
1) stroke through a coke bottle
2) get the Buddy Hall cue guide
3) stroke over the table where the cloth and woodwork meet, concentrating on keeping the cuetip straight over the edge of the cloth.
4) shoot the cueball down the table, freeze after your follow-through, and try and have it return to your tip.
5) set up basic straight in shots and try and follow-scratch
6) get a mirror to provide instant feedback
7) stroke over the spot and see if your tip is staying centered over the spot on the follow-through
8) get a Rempe training ball and use the chalk mark as feedback to see if you are hitting it right where you want to hit it.
Oh, and yes, you could try seeing an instructor. I've seen a few myself..
DCP
1) stroke through a coke bottle
2) get the Buddy Hall cue guide
3) stroke over the table where the cloth and woodwork meet, concentrating on keeping the cuetip straight over the edge of the cloth.
4) shoot the cueball down the table, freeze after your follow-through, and try and have it return to your tip.
5) set up basic straight in shots and try and follow-scratch
6) get a mirror to provide instant feedback
7) stroke over the spot and see if your tip is staying centered over the spot on the follow-through
8) get a Rempe training ball and use the chalk mark as feedback to see if you are hitting it right where you want to hit it.
Oh, and yes, you could try seeing an instructor. I've seen a few myself..
DCP
I'll echo the "see a qualified instructor" theme.
I just had my first lesson with BCA Instructor Bob Nunley this past weekend. I had never seen myself on video. Holy cow, but do I have an elbow drop!
Back in "the good old days", I could draw a ball just fine. Since I've started playing again this past year, after a 15 year lay-off.....I couldn't draw a ball to save my soul. After reviewing video, Bob explained that we would have that figured out in 30 min. Well, in 30 minutes, I could draw a half length of the table using minimal effort. Now I just have to put in the time to do it consistently and to attempt to maintain control of that particular skill.
Trust me, it will be an eye-opening experience. I truly CANNOT wait for my next lesson.
Don't ponder it......just find a good instructor and DO IT.
I just had my first lesson with BCA Instructor Bob Nunley this past weekend. I had never seen myself on video. Holy cow, but do I have an elbow drop!
Back in "the good old days", I could draw a ball just fine. Since I've started playing again this past year, after a 15 year lay-off.....I couldn't draw a ball to save my soul. After reviewing video, Bob explained that we would have that figured out in 30 min. Well, in 30 minutes, I could draw a half length of the table using minimal effort. Now I just have to put in the time to do it consistently and to attempt to maintain control of that particular skill.
Trust me, it will be an eye-opening experience. I truly CANNOT wait for my next lesson.
Don't ponder it......just find a good instructor and DO IT.
I'm from south Windsor Connecticut. See joe tucker... He lives in Warwick ri,which is about two hours east of Hartford. Spend 300 for a weekend with him, and he will have you shooting pool all day. You'll leave with tons of material and a completely enlightening philosophy.
Best thing I ever did for this hobby.
It took me about two years to commit to taking lessons. I don't know why I waited.
He also loves golf, so that would earn you brownie points.
Www.joetucker.net
Best thing I ever did for this hobby.
It took me about two years to commit to taking lessons. I don't know why I waited.
He also loves golf, so that would earn you brownie points.
Www.joetucker.net
JW, just stay after the Mother Drills that I gave you... do them religiously and remember "mumble, mumble, mumble" and the 2 second rule. Your new stroke will come together in a very short time.
I really enjoyed the 6 hours you, Tony and I spent the other night. Can't wait until I get back from New Jersey and we can pick up with Part II.
Bob
Bob, I couldn't practice any on Sunday because of work and family stuff, but I hit it hard tonite.
About 15 minutes into it, I had a "Eureka!" moment. It was so amazing that I almost called you, but then I noticed that it was after midnight.
Drills became fun for the first time. With the CB 3 diamonds away from the OB, I was able to draw it back a half length of the table....and with consistency. Any further than that and my mechanics started to suffer.
I was able to simplify my PSR and SPF as well. Just had a nice practice session overall.
Again, to the OP, you won't regret dedicated lessons.
About 15 minutes into it, I had a "Eureka!" moment. It was so amazing that I almost called you, but then I noticed that it was after midnight.
Drills became fun for the first time. With the CB 3 diamonds away from the OB, I was able to draw it back a half length of the table....and with consistency. Any further than that and my mechanics started to suffer.
I was able to simplify my PSR and SPF as well. Just had a nice practice session overall.
Again, to the OP, you won't regret dedicated lessons.
If you want to learn a very complicated and difficult stroke, then these would be fine. The simple and easily learned pendulum stroke is a much better option. It provides accuracy and repeatability quickly.