Videos of me practicing

Gogafem

Gogafem

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I have one video for now, but I'll keep updating to this post if I upload new ones.

11th February 2013:

1) Pool Practice Warm up 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PU3PCzl4uec
"Warming up at practice with a straight pool-style drill, no missing allowed. I am playing with my new Poison Arsenic AR5 cue at the Zac Pool Club on an 8 ft table. Sorry about the noise, the players on the other table for a bit loud."

2) Pool Practice Warm up 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFUCsC4iTkw

3) Pool Practice Warm up 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO-O_r79V5U - Last video from 11th February.

12th February 2013:

4) Pool Practice Curved/Forced follow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fevg9YFx6mI
"Messing around at practice with curved/forced follow shots. Just for fun... Played on a 9 ft table at the Zac Pool Club."

5) 9 Ball Ghost Runs - http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?p=4075424#post4075424

Tell me what you think of my game!

... More vids when I upload...
 
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Nice shooting. My advice would be to keep your routine from shot to shot exactly the same regardless of the difficulty. On some shots you have no practice strokes, on others you do, and the way you get down on the shot changes. For every single shot you should have a similar tempo, more or less the same number of practice strokes, and most importantly you should line up the shot and get into your shooting position the exact same way. Watch Mika Immonen or Corey Deuel for a nice pre-shot routine, they place the cue on the line of the shot while standing up and then lower themselves into the shot the same way every time. You tempo on your final stroke should always be the same. On some shots you have a quick backwards and forwards motion and others it is more deliberate. Consistancy is the key, once you find what works stick with it no matter the difficulty.
 
henho said:
Nice shooting. My advice would be to keep your routine from shot to shot exactly the same regardless of the difficulty. On some shots you have no practice strokes, on others you do, and the way you get down on the shot changes. For every single shot you should have a similar tempo, more or less the same number of practice strokes, and most importantly you should line up the shot and get into your shooting position the exact same way. Watch Mika Immonen or Corey Deuel for a nice pre-shot routine, they place the cue on the line of the shot while standing up and then lower themselves into the shot the same way every time. You tempo on your final stroke should always be the same. On some shots you have a quick backwards and forwards motion and others it is more deliberate. Consistancy is the key, once you find what works stick with it no matter the difficulty.
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Hmm yes, I understand, I haven't put enough effort into every shot there. I don't do that in a match of course, but I suppose I shouldn't do it in practice either as it can become a bad habit.
 
henho said:
Nice shooting. My advice would be to keep your routine from shot to shot exactly the same regardless of the difficulty. On some shots you have no practice strokes, on others you do, and the way you get down on the shot changes. For every single shot you should have a similar tempo, more or less the same number of practice strokes, and most importantly you should line up the shot and get into your shooting position the exact same way. Watch Mika Immonen or Corey Deuel for a nice pre-shot routine, they place the cue on the line of the shot while standing up and then lower themselves into the shot the same way every time. You tempo on your final stroke should always be the same. On some shots you have a quick backwards and forwards motion and others it is more deliberate. Consistancy is the key, once you find what works stick with it no matter the difficulty.
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Another thing I would add to this is that I was kinda rushing in this. I'd never play this fast in a real match. Thanks again for your opinions.
 
I like the way you are playing. Nice stroke, but sometimes you are rushing, try to stay down on the shot a bit more after the tip touch the CB.

It will be nice to see you runing a 9-Ball rack. Can you do that?
 
Pre shot routine is essential.
Seems you have to trust a bit more your last back swing before releasing your follow through, looks like you are punching the ball.
Good stance, alignment.
Keep working, you will definately play well if you do!
 
AlexandruM said:
I like the way you are playing. Nice stroke, but sometimes you are rushing, try to stay down on the shot a bit more after the tip touch the CB.

It will be nice to see you runing a 9-Ball rack. Can you do that?
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Thanks! I know I sometimes rush and that's bad, however I avoid it in tournaments and serious matches ;)...
And yes, of course I can run a 9 ball rack! My favourite drill is running 9 ball racks starting with ball in hand all 9 balls on the table 3 times in a row without a mistake ^^...
 
Petros Andrikop said:
Pre shot routine is essential.
Seems you have to trust a bit more your last back swing before releasing your follow through, looks like you are punching the ball.
Good stance, alignment.
Keep working, you will definately play well if you do!
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I suppose I was rushing my pre-shot routine there... You're right, uneven practice strokes in some shots... I avoid rushing in tournaments/matches though. Thanks by the way!
 
Nice! You have a punch stroke like Allen Hopkins and Tommy Kennedy...that can be VERY effective and accurate if you know what you're doing. It's hard to tell from these videos, though, as you really don't show a lot of cue ball movement. You're pretty much shooting a Cosmo (whatever's in line). If you posted a rotation rack like 9 or 10 ball, we could see how well you can move the cue ball with your stroke.

Like I said, there are champions that use a punch stroke with deadly effect...but if you need a little juice (and if your punch stroke doesn't get you there) you might want to consider a slightly deeper back swing (maybe with a slight pause) and a touch more follow through.
 
West Point 1987 said:
Nice! You have a punch stroke like Allen Hopkins and Tommy Kennedy...that can be VERY effective and accurate if you know what you're doing. It's hard to tell from these videos, though, as you really don't show a lot of cue ball movement. You're pretty much shooting a Cosmo (whatever's in line). If you posted a rotation rack like 9 or 10 ball, we could see how well you can move the cue ball with your stroke.

Like I said, there are champions that use a punch stroke with deadly effect...but if you need a little juice (and if your punch stroke doesn't get you there) you might want to consider a slightly deeper back swing (maybe with a slight pause) and a touch more follow through.
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Hey, thanks! All the position shots in these videos were planned and I always shot the ball I planned for, even if something else was easier. I will put up a 9 ball video soon.
 
Haha, I accidentally posted a video of Mika Immonen in the 4th link... Changed it now... =P
 
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