The very best stroke drill

[naji]

I don't like the idea using a full stroke for different speed controls.
What I mean by this is a lot of weaker player tend to miss easy shots or maybe just stop the ball when they needed 2-3 inches of draw etc.............. because they decelerate when using a full backstroke while trying to hit a ball softly.
IMHO when you need to work on close quarters hitting the ball softly but still needing to maintain your inside kill spin or a small draw shot, the best cue action is a short backstroke with a short follow through. Something like a 2" backstroke with a 2" follow through will allow you to maintain your desired spin while hitting the ball softly.

I agree for potting accuracy short stroke is good but for learning cb speed control and speed consistency same rythmic stroke for most shots is an advantage

 

[Joe T]

Hi Joe T,
Who does the song in this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD4o92GwWfU
that you posted. Rock Me Right bla bla bla ?

Thanks !

Susan Tedeschi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xigwtXcrXBA&list=RDR5yVkoLhByw

 

[RussPrince]

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.

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.

I'm not talking about a few shots to align yourself to todays phase of the moon. I'm talking about hitting hundreds of shots to help someone get a better feel with their entire stroke.

It's not about how straight your stroke is, it's about the consistency of the execution. Some of the greatest players have the most crooked and unconventional strokes you'll ever see. The point of my suggestion is learning how to get consistency. Compensating or not you'll still need to be able to sight the ball properly and be able to hit it in the right spot every single time. Eventually your stoke "straightens" enough out to allow this to happen consistently in a way that is comfortable to the player.

 

[jmurphy]

I agree for potting accuracy short stroke is good but for learning cb speed control and speed consistency same rythmic stroke for most shots is an advantage

The short backstroke and follow through is to guard against deceleration when trying to shoot a ball softly.

 

[jcpoolgod]

where...

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....).

where do i find this book?

 

[obrien714]

Shot number 1

Found on the sixty minute workout video from BERT KINISTER.

 

[Scott Lee]

Depends on what your definition of "soft" is. For a lag you would use a full swing ...for finesse speed shots what you suggest is appropriate. However, those shots are nowhere near as prevalent as normal 'soft' shots, where you would always use the same full swing. You would have to understand the dynamics of the movement, but to explain it simply, it's like this: When the brain has a reference value for the range of motion for a pendulum swing (meaning it starts and stops in the same places), then the brain can train the biceps to accelerate at many speeds...at will, on demand, under pressure, in one try. The brain can then train the hand to remain relaxed throughout the setup and delivery of the cuestick. All of this contributes to a more accurate and repeatable stroke process.

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com

The short backstroke and follow through is to guard against deceleration when trying to shoot a ball softly.

 

[BeiberLvr]

Depends on what your definition of "soft" is. For a lag you would use a full swing ...for finesse speed shots what you suggest is appropriate. However, those shots are nowhere near as prevalent as normal 'soft' shots, where you would always use the same full swing. You would have to understand the dynamics of the movement, but to explain it simply, it's like this: When the brain has a reference value for the range of motion for a pendulum swing (meaning it starts and stops in the same places), then the brain can train the biceps to accelerate at many speeds...at will, on demand, under pressure, in one try. The brain can then train the hand to remain relaxed throughout the setup and delivery of the cuestick. All of this contributes to a more accurate and repeatable stroke process.

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com

Yes. That doesn't mean one can't play well using a different backswing on different speeds. But I use a consistent length, and really only change it if the CB is close to the OB.

 

[jcpoolgod]

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

well joe. I got some tees. its pretty difficult. I'm actually doing the mighty x with tees set up. first day. its hard. i look forward to improving

 

[bbb]

where do i find this book?

http://playgreatpool.com/InstructionBook.aspx

 

[Snuden]

Straight in shots for 3-4 hours a day, while an instructor is watching your stroke. After 2-3 months your stroke will be dead straight.