Tools for Learning Pool

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If you are learning on your own table a 90% square for teaching cue ball deflection.

a cam corder so you can see for your self what you are doing wrong,
stance stroke follow thru .
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Tools for Learning Pool I know how to create a paradigm shift in pool. The best thing to happen to pool since Paul Newman and Company, meanwhile,
Understanding gradients in learning is a big deal. If you start out with the longest straight in possible (just an example), you are probably going to make your self feel bad. The right way to start with that shot is to shorten up the distance from the cue ball to the object ball and to the pocket. Start where you make it every time. Then widen each gap a little until you better understand what you are doing and are making the shot a happy percentage of the time. Notice the relationship between the pocket and ball. Between the object ball and cue ball. The position of your wrist. Are you following through in a straight line. Are you moving your lower arm only. Its practice. Notice these things and more. Then widen the gaps some more. Do it again. Get your mechanics down flat. How you approach the table, your stance, stroke, speed control of cue ball and object ball. The basics are key.
 
Scott Lee said:
jim...Probably because this is the "Ask The Instructor" forum, and to us here you have no instructional credentials. Please present yours, and be acknowledged. If you have none, then you are just pontificating...and you can do that quite well in the Main Forum. Not saying your "information" is wrong (with the exception of how to evaluate a video...which requires a "trained" eye).

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
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Isn't this posted in the MAIN forum?
 
(Originally Posted by Scott Lee
Ralph Kramden...It is now. The mods moved the thread.)

You report that like there was something wrong with my info. Your efforts continue to gag me. Jim S.
 
jims111343 said:
(Originally Posted by Scott Lee
Ralph Kramden...It is now. The mods moved the thread.)

You report that like there was something wrong with my info. Your efforts continue to gag me. Jim S.
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You have a real bad attitude. Your thread was moved because it was in the Ask the Instructor forum. I think you were told that already. Nobody said there was anything wrong with your information but you're not a certified instructor. If you are, make your credentials available. I've been paid for lessons but I'm not an instructor by profession so I don't share my information where it doesn't belong. Suck it up.
 
Pushout...While you may not be an instructor by trade, you have often had information and/or opinions to share, when it was appropriate. When questions are asked in the instructor forum, anyone is welcome to share answers and opinions. If something is incorrect or inconsistent, the instructors will mention it. The OP of this thread is not answering questions...rather just offering "pool tips"...which should be posted in the Main forum, where it now resides.

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com

Pushout said:
You have a real bad attitude. Your thread was moved because it was in the Ask the Instructor forum. I think you were told that already. Nobody said there was anything wrong with your information but you're not a certified instructor. If you are, make your credentials available. I've been paid for lessons but I'm not an instructor by profession so I don't share my information where it doesn't belong. Suck it up.
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Scott Lee said:
Pushout...While you may not be an instructor by trade, you have often had information and/or opinions to share, when it was appropriate. When questions are asked in the instructor forum, anyone is welcome to share answers and opinions. If something is incorrect or inconsistent, the instructors will mention it. The OP of this thread is not answering questions...rather just offering "pool tips"...which should be posted in the Main forum, where it now resides.

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
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I get it, I just thought he was taking it a bit too much to heart, is all. Again, I don't remember anyone trashing what he said.
 
Credentials? What a pompous critique of someone's attempt to contribute to this forum.

A BCA certification isn't a medical board exam. It's not a Professional Engineering exam. It's not even a license to teach primary or secondary education. It's a certificate to teach a sport by ONE of it's governing bodies. There's no life threatening risk if you learn pool from someone, even if they give you the wrong info.

I can appreciate Scott Lee's credential investment for his own career, but his self-important attitude that only a "certified" person is worthy to instruct another on pool playing is ridiculous.


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Scott, If you or anyone had made as clear a statement as your posting 28 is, none of us would be having these back and forths. You are right, about 28, and had I known I would have started in the main forum. I think I have a terrific attitude.
 
GeoEnvi...Sorry if you feel my comments were 'pompous'. Perhaps your reading comprehension could use a little work. Again, I am not the only "instructor" who noted the OP's mistake in where his 'pool learning tips' were being posted. As I noted in my last post, anyone (certified instructor or not) is welcome to post their opinion when someone asks a question within the "ask an instructor" forum. I, for one, have contunually noted that there are many fine professional instructors who are not 'certified'. I have also noted many times that seeking a "qualified" instructor is one of the more important points in obtaining good instruction (and defined what, imo, that means). Nowhere did I state that only PBIA instructors are qualified. It is, however, a fact that most PBIA instructors have received continuing education, been 'tested' to see what they are teaching, and how they do it...and many teach at least regularly, if not part or full time. IMO, the feedback received here and other places is the real determining factor in an instructor's "credentials" and "teaching aptitude". I have no objection to the OP posting his thoughts and suggestions...just that they should be addressed in the Main forum. Apparently the mods agreed...

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com

GeoEnvi said:
Credentials? What a pompous critique of someone's attempt to contribute to this forum.

A BCA certification isn't a medical board exam. It's not a Professional Engineering exam. It's not even a license to teach primary or secondary education. It's a certificate to teach a sport by ONE of it's governing bodies. There's no life threatening risk if you learn pool from someone, even if they give you the wrong info.

I can appreciate Scott Lee's credential investment for his own career, but his self-important attitude that only a "certified" person is worthy to instruct another on pool playing is ridiculous.


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jims111343 said:
Scott, If you or anyone had made as clear a statement as your posting 28 is, none of us would be having these back and forths. You are right, about 28, and had I known I would have started in the main forum. I think I have a terrific attitude.
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I apologize for my comment about your attitude:sorry:
 
Buddy Hall used to say, “How can I win from here”. Having or developing a great attitude about winning is another huge thing like stroking your cue stick in a straight line. Do you ever have a problem with your confidence level? What about goal setting? Are you using it to help your game? What about using visual imagery in your pre-shot routine? Motivation, work habits mental preparation, ability to refocus. Anger management. Using positive self-talk, focus, concentration, mental toughness, competitiveness, and tension control. Separating the pre-shot routine from your shot routine. These are things you should notice about your self and work on anything you do not give your self high marks on. You can work on any of these things and improve your ability to win because you did. Be better prepared than your opponent. Jim S.
 
Win-no matter the outcome. You can take many things from each match that will serve you well if you pay attention. Mistakes you made and write down, and improvements you have made in your self which are working for you. Pat your self on the back only during the other persons turn. What do you like and dislike about what your opponent is doing. Notice everything and find new ways to win.
 
Fear---At least 2 ways to go---You do have choices
1 You can let it debilitate you, which makes you less able. You can hide or have occluded thinking. Or;
2 You can feel the excitement of the fear and elevate your game through increased awareness and care.--- I stumbled onto this amazing ability as a young player. A guy I was playing liked to intimidate, and we were playing in a bowling alley in front of a large crowd. This very resourceful attitude kicked in, immediately improving my game and life.
 
Jim,

You are correct. Fear can be either debilitaing or a great motivation.

I have always played sports with a sense or fear. Certainly not with fear of harm or fear of the opponents. But fear of myself. I play scared. Scared that I might mess up & let my team mates down. Bottom line is I care & I take my participation seriously.

I've seen many a confident, cocky, athlete that is full of arrogance screw up & act like it was not their fault & they did not do anything wrong. They could not care less. They are only concerned with thier image, both self & public.

Oooops!:ignore: Sorry, arrogance & the like are off topic.

In pool, when that fear comes up, I simply take a few deep breathes & say to myself, 'you can do this, don't blow it, take you time & just get it done', or something llike that.

Fear...It can be a good thing. After all, it is a natural instinct. How can it be a bad thing?

Best Regards,
 
jims111343 said:
Fear---At least 2 ways to go---You do have choices
1 You can let it debilitate you, which makes you less able. You can hide or have occluded thinking. Or;
2 You can feel the excitement of the fear and elevate your game through increased awareness and care.--- I stumbled onto this amazing ability as a young player. A guy I was playing liked to intimidate, and we were playing in a bowling alley in front of a large crowd. This very resourceful attitude kicked in, immediately improving my game and life.
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Getting mad and getting a headache has enabled me to play very well from time to time. Kinda does the same thing, don't care for the pain, though;)
 
jims111343 said:
I am going to start posting helpful info for Bangers through Pros. Just a paragraph or two. But always solution-orientated
Jim S.
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This is great stuff; and thank you a lot. This is the meat and potatoes of what a forum should be. Forget those that *****. They just like to hear themselves talk, and every forum has 'em.

I'm monitoring this thread with great interest!! Thanks again!!! :clapping:
 
Scott Lee said:
GeoEnvi...Sorry if you feel my comments were 'pompous'. Perhaps your reading comprehension could use a little work.
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Please. I don't think it takes any 'reading comprehension' to find the following pompous.

"to US here", "if you have none, you are just pontificating", "evaluating a video required a 'trained' eye".

Scott Lee said:
jim...Probably because this is the "Ask The Instructor" forum, and to us here you have no instructional credentials. Please present yours, and be acknowledged. If you have none, then you are just pontificating...and you can do that quite well in the Main Forum. Not saying your "information" is wrong (with the exception of how to evaluate a video...which requires a "trained" eye).

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
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