Point being? Incidentally, either of those types ever master anything?
So, that is the "official" method to determine good instruction or anything else, if it's in a national pool magazine that has a circulation to a few thousand. I'm not knocking them at all, I've been a monthly subscriber to BD for over 20 years. Heck, I think I sell the best chalk on the planet, and thousands of customers, including many pros, have told me so. But, guess what, not one article in BD? Should I just pack it in and call it a day. And many instructors could promote themselves with an article of two once in awhile at BD, but some don't want to, and some are not writers. But, by all means, keep letting us know about your expertise in all matters involving pool, cause I don't recall your name ever been mentioned, not in once, in BD ? Hmmmmmm.
It's a good post, but "garbage" is a little harsh. Can't folks just have a hobby without wanting to be SVB? Most league players want a night out and have some fun. Some want to get better for pride and to win more matches at league and beat their buddies. But, with most league players having full time jobs and full time families, its going to be hard to be really really good at this game. But, they can improve and it's not all about practice. A bad stoke is a bad stroke and you will hit a wall and never get better. I've known league players that still shoot the same today as 10 years ago. Oh, they are a little smarter in shot selection, and a little better in cb control, but eventually, with a poor stroke or bad eye alignment they will only get so far. That's a fact of life.
Left it for last,”has access to strong players”. It’s the most important factor. Not everyone has that access, and for some, it’s not even possible. Gene is offering that access, at least in some form.
It is counterproductive and inaccurate, to guess. It’s already been established, in this thread. What Gene does, has value. Established by players of several different skill levels. Including at least one, very high level player. If I had a qualified instructor, anywhere near me, I would take advantage of that opportunity. Not an option, in my area. I shoot “over my head” every chance I get. I learn from other players, as much as I can. It’s not the same as table time, with a high level player, Who is totally invested in improving your game.
The rest of your post is customer service funneling at best. Geno, personable player and all is still on "sell this turkey". I sympathize but when all the info he has divulged is in the thread title, I am compelled to ask WTF? Ok. Spam. My fault for participating but since It's always here I'll keep asking and adding peripheral insight to the only topic being discussed - WTF Pool in fact is.
Sounds like you improved at a quick pace. Being right handed and right eye dominant helped you get the eyes close to perfect and sometimes perfect naturally. Plus you are probably more coordinated than most players.
I get what your saying. When I shoot shots left handed because I don’t want to get the bridge I have to move my head way over to get my sighting correct. I see why John Morra had to switch to playing left handed because it hurts my neck to get in that position.
This is what I like so much about the system. It doesn't negate the knowledge and experience you already have if you do indeed already have knowledge/experience at pool. It fits in well with the data your subconscious mind and hand eye coordination has already collected. You still have the same eyes, but the system teaches you when to trust them, and how to get them to be trustworthy. Once you see it, you see it.
