Stroke drill?

[twal]

I have been working on my own issues. My stroke needs help. I don't pull back and come forward on my final stroke smooth. It is kind of jerky.

On short or soft shots it is not that noticeable. However, when I get into the medium to long or hard (full) stroke it is more and more apparent.

Other than just shooting and filming and trying to recognize the issue, is there any practice methods or drills to use?

I want to have quality practice time, not just quantity.
It does feel like I am learning to shoot all over again.
With changing my stroke I don't have as much muscle memory for a given shot. I am okay with shooting bad for 30 days in order to increase my level of play.

I currently have two main ways that I practice:
I play the ghost (currently at 9 balls) & I do Joe Tuckers aiming system.

 

[randyg]

Scott Lee & Myself are in your area this Summer. You might want to look into our Pool School in Fargo the first part of Sept.

We can help...SPF=randyg

 

[twal]

I have an instructor that I am working with.
I just thought I would get some different thoughts on the subject.

 

[pooltchr]

I have an instructor that I am working with.
I just thought I would get some different thoughts on the subject.

If you are working with an instructor, and he hasn't addressed stroke problems before moving on to anything else, and hasn't provided you with stroke drills, perhaps you don't have the right instructor for your needs.

Steve

 

[twal]

Sorry to have bothered the instructors here.
I just thought this was an open forum.
No need for anyone else to respond.
My instructor has provided drills.
I however always like to double check to see what others think.
I guess I am paying him, so I will continue in that direction.
Thanks for the help and sorry to have troubled anyone.

 

[pooltchr]

It's no problem, and you are right to question everything. I encourage my students to test everything I show them for themselves.

Your post suggested that you were looking for stroke drills, which should be the first thing any instructor should provide to a student.

Your best course of action is to follow the instruction of the one you have chosen to work with. If that works, you are in fine shape. If it doesn't, you need to rethink your plan.

You are paying an instructor to teach you something. It is up to you to decide if you are getting what you are looking for.

Stick with one plan at a time. If the plan isn't working, change plans. If it is working, stay with it.

Steve