Tips for beginners?

Look up Mike Page's videos on Youtube. He has some of the best intro material out there.

If you willing to buy DVDs Look up Scott Lee and Randy G's DVD it is well worth the money. As others have mentioned Dr Dave has many great videos for sale and for free on his web site.

When you get a little better (can run a rack of 8-Ball) see Lil Joe Villipando's (sp) DVD and Freddy the Beard's DVDs.

And of course the works of Robert Bryne are a must have for anyone who wants to take the game seriously.

If you want to take the game seriously you need a comprehensive introduction. Buy Dr Dave's book or check it out from your local library. Bryne's books are also often found in your local library.
 
This is a great thread. Really illustrates how helpful people can be on here.

To add my two cents, I have enjoyed the Phil Capelle books, starting with "Play Your Best Pool," then moving on to the ones aimed at particular games ("Play Your Best Nine Ball"), etc.
 
Hello guys, I've just come to love billiards 3 months ago. I've been playing every weekend ever since but can't seem to take my level a notch higher. Any tips for beginners like me?

Thank you very much :)

Couple more;
Don't forget to be ''nice to yourself'' and if you keep this philosophy in mind take no shot for granted it'll help too. Also, always watch the collision of the object ball as its struck by whitey.
 
get off to the right start and get momentum forward.

Hello guys, I've just come to love billiards 3 months ago. I've been playing every weekend ever since but can't seem to take my level a notch higher. Any tips for beginners like me?

Thank you very much :)

Check out the free clips at www.cjwiley.com and if you like what you see and read in the site PM me your address and I"ll send you a complimentary one. We're closing out the ones for Beginner/Intermediate/advanced this week and won't order more til next year.

If you like the 'Ultimate Pool Secrets' then you will be ready for the Intermediate/Advanced series 'Billiards Inside Secrets'.

Let us know and I'll send you one of the 12 left with no cost attached so you can get off to the right start and get momentum forward.

CJ.dvd_.slv_.front_-212x300.jpg
 
This is a great thread. Really illustrates how helpful people can be on here.

To add my two cents, I have enjoyed the Phil Capelle books, starting with "Play Your Best Pool," then moving on to the ones aimed at particular games ("Play Your Best Nine Ball"), etc.

Yes, I really appreciate all the tips and advice you guys give :)
 
Look up Mike Page's videos on Youtube. He has some of the best intro material out there.

If you willing to buy DVDs Look up Scott Lee and Randy G's DVD it is well worth the money. As others have mentioned Dr Dave has many great videos for sale and for free on his web site.

When you get a little better (can run a rack of 8-Ball) see Lil Joe Villipando's (sp) DVD and Freddy the Beard's DVDs.

And of course the works of Robert Bryne are a must have for anyone who wants to take the game seriously.

If you want to take the game seriously you need a comprehensive introduction. Buy Dr Dave's book or check it out from your local library. Bryne's books are also often found in your local library.


Noted :) I will check em up in a bit :) Thank you so much!
 
I would say to put the cue down and walk away from the sport. This is a highly addictive sport. Could be bad for your health.

Now if you're still reading, I would say... Most people tend miss with all the time in the same fashion. They either over cut most of the time or under cut balls most of the time. When you miss a ball, try to remember if you over or under cut the ball. Then next shot, try to make the adjustment based on where you think you should hit and correct the shot slightly based on your last under/over cut.

One more thing, if you want to learn quickly, try betting small amounts with better player. Your focus and motivation to get better should increase quite a bit :D

Cheers
 
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check out the free clips at www.cjwiley.com and if you like what you see and read in the site pm me your address and i"ll send you a complimentary one. We're closing out the ones for beginner/intermediate/advanced this week and won't order more til next year.

If you like the 'ultimate pool secrets' then you will be ready for the intermediate/advanced series 'billiards inside secrets'.

Let us know and i'll send you one of the 12 left with no cost attached so you can get off to the right start and get momentum forward.

cj.dvd_.slv_.front_-212x300.jpg


Omg!! Thank you very much Mr. Wiley! Pm sent :D
 
I would say to put the cue down and walk away from the sport. This is a highly addictive sport. Could be bad for your health.

Now if you're still reading, I would say... Most people tend miss with all the time in the same fashion. They either over cut most of the time or under cut balls most of the time. When you miss a ball, try to remember if you over or under cut the ball. Then next shot, try to make the adjustment based on where you think you should hit and correct the shot slightly based on your last under/over cut.

One more thing, if you want to learn quickly, try betting small amounts with better player. Your focus and motivation to get better should increase quite a bit :D

Cheers


Yes, I think remembering if its an over or under cut would definitely be a good practice. Small wages CAN uplift the competitiveness of both players. I think that would better practice my focus towards the game. Thank you!
 
Practice. A lot. But don't practice by shooting some balls alone. At least not that much. Sure that helps, but what you should be concentrating on is playing other people. People of your skill level or better are perfect opponents.

Remember that each time you make a shot, your brain memorizes the stroke, the "feel" in your arm, the situation on the table (ball positions), the movement and trajectories of the cue ball and the object balls, their behavior, and finally the result of your shot. After you perform hundreds and thousands of different shots, your subconscious mind will start to partly "take over" your game and you'll find yourself hitting better and better with less and less thinking. Making shots will become a simple routine, allowing you to focus on the strategic part of the game.

And that's why it's important to practice by playing matches. If you shoot alone, your brain will only memorize the shots. But when you play others, in order to win, you'll need to pay attention to tactics and strategy. Those will be stored into your permanent memory as well. Your shot may be a little weaker comparing to someone who practiced accuracy for hours regularly, but with little playing. However, after a few months, if you decide to play that person, you'll have all the advantage. He'll be able to aim better, but he won't really know how to use it properly, as he'll lack your experience and tactical prowess. Plus, keep in mind that by playing other players, especially skilled ones, you'll also learn from their successful shots, as well as their mistakes.

My final advice to you is to be competitive. There's no better motivation to improve yourself than when you're trying to win. Still, don't let defeat bring you down. There will be many failed shots, many losses, many missed opportunities, especially in the beginning. Learn something from it and keep going. That's pool life. You'll get used to it :D If you have any more questions let me know. Happy shooting ;)
 
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