Trouble going to a higher level

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Tabaza

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Hi,


I am playing billiards for years now and my level still very low. I play almost daily with friends on 8 or 9 feet tables.

sometimes I do good, but 90% of the time I am in worst cases, even I mess with a straight shot sometimes.

what is the best solution for this? how to get to better level and keep it?

I am using latest Predator Throne #2, 314-2 Shaft and Kamui Mid Tip.
 
Tabaza said:
Hi,


I am playing billiards for years now and my level still very low. I play almost daily with friends on 8 or 9 feet tables.

sometimes I do good, but 90% of the time I am in worst cases, even I mess with a straight shot sometimes.

what is the best solution for this? how to get to better level and keep it?

I am using latest Predator Throne #2, 314-2 Shaft and Kamui Mid Tip.
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If you break the balls open and then take cue ball in hand, what is the most you can run in ten tries? Have you worked through any instructional material? Have you ever had a lesson?
 
I can take 4-5 balls in case of ball in hand. I didn't had lessons, I just watch youtube videos and try to follow the instructions

is there a special training I can do to enhance the positioning and aiming?
 
lessons

Bob Jewett said:
If you break the balls open and then take cue ball in hand, what is the most you can run in ten tries? Have you worked through any instructional material? Have you ever had a lesson?
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After, like you, playing for many years, I'm amazed at how many folks don't see any value in taking lessons.

And they make ridiculous excuses like:

"My dad told me the best way to learn is by experience...trial and error."

Great, but it will take you years to learn what you can get from an instructor in hours.

"I want to practice some more first."

Why do you want to practice and ingrain bad habits?

"I can't afford lessons."

I usually get this from someone downing their fifth $6 mixed drink, or playing with a $1,000 cue.

"I ain't payin' nobody $100 an hour to tell me to do drills."

Not all instructors charge such fees. Many have very reasonable rates and will continue to give tips without even charging.

"Why would I get lessons from him (or her). There's better players."

Playing and teaching require different skills. And every players skills diminish as they get older...while they become better teachers!
 
Donny Lutz said:
After, like you, playing for many years, I'm amazed at how many folks don't see any value in taking lessons.

And they make ridiculous excuses like:

"My dad told me the best way to learn is by experience...trial and error."

Great, but it will take you years to learn what you can get from an instructor in hours.

"I want to practice some more first."

Why do you want to practice and ingrain bad habits?

"I can't afford lessons."

I usually get this from someone downing their fifth $6 mixed drink, or playing with a $1,000 cue.

"I ain't payin' nobody $100 an hour to tell me to do drills."

Not all instructors charge such fees. Many have very reasonable rates and will continue to give tips without even charging.

"Why would I get lessons from him (or her). There's better players."

Playing and teaching require different skills. And every players skills diminish as they get older...while they become better teachers!
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i am a student not an instructor but this was a teriffic post....:thumbup:
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jmho
 
I understand what you guys want to say, but I am living in Dubai and we don't have regular instructors or academies for that.

can some of you propose some hints of a training that I can perform daily to enhance my putting, aiming and positioning?


thanks a lot.
 
Resources

Tabaza said:
I understand what you guys want to say, but I am living in Dubai and we don't have regular instructors or academies for that.

can some of you propose some hints of a training that I can perform daily to enhance my putting, aiming and positioning?


thanks a lot.
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There are countless books, videos, and the like available on line. Just to name one, I'd suggest Dr. Dave at Colorado State.
 
Tabaza said:
Hi,


I am playing billiards for years now and my level still very low. I play almost daily with friends on 8 or 9 feet tables.

sometimes I do good, but 90% of the time I am in worst cases, even I mess with a straight shot sometimes.

what is the best solution for this? how to get to better level and keep it?

I am using latest Predator Throne #2, 314-2 Shaft and Kamui Mid Tip.
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It doesn't matter how often you play or what cue you have. The best bang for your buck is to learn from a teacher, because you don't know what you don't know. If you can't afford one you are going to have to be very objective about what your weaknesses are and develop practice regimens to work on them.
 
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