The very best stroke drill
- Thread starter jcpoolgod
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place cue ball about 1 diamond from bottom rail and 1 diamond out from long rail, with an object ball 1/2 to 3/4 inches on each side of cue ball. shoot CB up to the other short rail so that the CB comes back and passes between the 2 object balls without hitting them and then the cue ball bounces off the rail and goes back between the 2 balls, again without touching them.........did I explain that right? if I could do you a diagram I would but hopefully you know what I mean. I always start out my drills this way....after 4 or 5 times of success, I move on to my other drills. I find it most helpful in getting "into stroke".
When practicing I always make sure my eyes, stroke hand and shaft are aligned.
I sometimes sight down the shaft, past the CB to a spot outside of the table rails.
After stroking, the shaft tip should be past where the CB was, and still be in line.
I think a lot of shots are missed just because the cue doesn't go straight through.
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To me, a good stroke drill is one that requires you to strike the cueball very accurately with varying spins and speeds. I like the old standard of shooting the long straight-in shot from the jaws (or thereabouts) of a corner pocket into the opposite diagonal corner. By varying the distance to the OB and the desired action on the cueball (stop shot, replace the OB, follow 1 diamond, draw 3 diamonds, etc.) you can make it as challenging as you want, and the bullseye is different for each variation. That, to me, is much better than shooting any single shot repeatedly, and it is a GREAT drill on a snooker table.
Aaron
Aaron
Buddy Hall used to endorse a "Stroke Trainer". It was basically a 3/4" diameter tube, about 5" long, and on little stilts.
Think of those hexagon-type bridge heads that can be positioned for just about any level.
The idea was to stroke through the tube, and not touch the sides.
You could use a (washed out) beer bottle or similar to achieve the same result, I suppose. But the beer bottle would only have one height.
Still, it's great for training your muscle and stroke memory.
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Think of those hexagon-type bridge heads that can be positioned for just about any level.
The idea was to stroke through the tube, and not touch the sides.
You could use a (washed out) beer bottle or similar to achieve the same result, I suppose. But the beer bottle would only have one height.
Still, it's great for training your muscle and stroke memory.
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straight in shots all day long. start with short ones and work your way back to hard ones. keep the object ball at least a cpl feet away from the pocket 3 diamonds or more.
If you don't have a consistant stroke straight in shots will definately show you this. Plus you'll get good feedback if you're missing slightly to the left or right.
If you don't have a consistant stroke straight in shots will definately show you this. Plus you'll get good feedback if you're missing slightly to the left or right.
Help a brother out. What is a Mother Drill #1? :scratchhead:
No doubt in my mind. POWER STROKE DRILLS from "Play Great Pool." (Chapter 36 explains the drill, and the origin of its development...interesting story...but of course I am completely biased...not "hawking" anything, but its the very best single way to improve a stroke for any player no matter his technique...period....).
Joe T
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If you really want to work on it;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L478bfv0Bas
This one shows flaws pretty quick also. Object ball frozen, CB within 13mm of the rail;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TwOOxLrgEo
And this one just cuz I get a kick out of it :grin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD4o92GwWfU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L478bfv0Bas
This one shows flaws pretty quick also. Object ball frozen, CB within 13mm of the rail;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TwOOxLrgEo
And this one just cuz I get a kick out of it :grin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD4o92GwWfU
P.S. - Joe Tucker's guaranteed improvement drills are also GREAT....damn, did he just post that??....what are the chances of that, weird world we live in.
Joe T
New member
lol That's what I said when mine went up and then there was yours :smile:
Will I see you at Derby this year?
Well Joe...great minds think alike
.Yes, I'll be at Derby Monday through Friday. Last year I watched 10 foot action exclusively - spellbinding; but this year it ends Monday AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHH. Not sure what I will do with myself; might have to play
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I use this to check my alignment but as far as improving stroke I think if you have a fundamental flaw you will just compensate for it rather than fix it with this drill.