For me it has been a combination of several things, this forum being one. I just finished reading another "chalk thread" and didn't want to hijack it. I use kamui tips and Blue Diamond chalk and think they both help me play better. I quit smoking almost 2 years ago, and that definitely helped. I bought a cue from Kevin Varney that plays really good for me. Before I got sentenced to 3rd shift, I was playing in a lot of local tournaments and playing better than I ever had. I am going back to my regular shift starting Monday. Hopefully I'll be able to play more again. Probably playing in competition has helped improve my game the most.
What has helped improve your game the most?
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Watching Accu-Stats as closely as the Zaprudder Film was analyzed!
I gotta say accu-stats too, at first in the 90s i've only watched accu-stats videos, and they helped me alot, listening to the commentators :
Billy incardona
Grady mathews
Buddy hall
Nick Varner
listening to these knowledgeable players in the accu-stats matches have helped my game quiet alot.
Billy incardona
Grady mathews
Buddy hall
Nick Varner
listening to these knowledgeable players in the accu-stats matches have helped my game quiet alot.
Buying a Lucasi Cue.
Having a pro live with me helped a lot.
i think several things have helped me improve quite a bit in the last year.
1. i also have picked up a few things from this forum.
2. changing from the lepro to a tiger emerald tip.
3. practicing on defense and using it more in my matches. being an old bar banger i always thought defense was a dirty word lol.
4. last but not least, playing better players as much as i can.
going to be getting lessons from randy g. in june. im looking forward to see how much i will improve after his lesson.
1. i also have picked up a few things from this forum.
2. changing from the lepro to a tiger emerald tip.
3. practicing on defense and using it more in my matches. being an old bar banger i always thought defense was a dirty word lol.
4. last but not least, playing better players as much as i can.
going to be getting lessons from randy g. in june. im looking forward to see how much i will improve after his lesson.
Gambling...........
I used to watch and play some of the best locals to up my game and watched every pro match I could find on ESPN, Youtube and video. The most helpful tool without a doubt has been Azbilliards. I have found so many useful and talented people, videos and diagrams off of this site. Thank you Az!
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For me, Ive picked up quite a bit from just lurking here and absorbing as much information as I can. My stroke and aim have improved immensely. I've also picked up a few drills and learned to practice as opposed to just shooting.
Practice drills
I try to put in some practice when I can find the extra time. This forum is
loaded with information on how to improve your game. I am working on what I call the line drill this drill has been out for a while. It works on three
major points in my game. The way I set up table is I line up 1-8 in a line
across the second sight from the foot of table. Do the same with cue ball
follow the second sight from head of table, line cue ball up to be straight in
with first ball the one ball. after each shot line up for next ball shoot 1-4
in left pocket 5 - 8 in right pocket. This drill helps me in three ways with my game. #1 helps perfect stroke my goal is to keep cue ball in the path to the pocket that tells me how stright of a stroke I have#2 stroke speed, after contact with object ball want cue ball to roll only 12 to 16 inches in line of object ball path. On each shot focus on being consistence with stroke speed. Each shot I use about 1/2 tip high ball with very light to light speed.#3 it will help the consistency of your game. My game is just ok, this drill has helped better my game one ball. I am working on a way to score as to keep up with progress or lack of. When I get it all worked out
I want to share it with every one. I am sure with more practice time one ball will be two and so on. take care, johnqbs
I try to put in some practice when I can find the extra time. This forum is
loaded with information on how to improve your game. I am working on what I call the line drill this drill has been out for a while. It works on three
major points in my game. The way I set up table is I line up 1-8 in a line
across the second sight from the foot of table. Do the same with cue ball
follow the second sight from head of table, line cue ball up to be straight in
with first ball the one ball. after each shot line up for next ball shoot 1-4
in left pocket 5 - 8 in right pocket. This drill helps me in three ways with my game. #1 helps perfect stroke my goal is to keep cue ball in the path to the pocket that tells me how stright of a stroke I have#2 stroke speed, after contact with object ball want cue ball to roll only 12 to 16 inches in line of object ball path. On each shot focus on being consistence with stroke speed. Each shot I use about 1/2 tip high ball with very light to light speed.#3 it will help the consistency of your game. My game is just ok, this drill has helped better my game one ball. I am working on a way to score as to keep up with progress or lack of. When I get it all worked out
I want to share it with every one. I am sure with more practice time one ball will be two and so on. take care, johnqbs
What has helped me the most is learning an aiming method, brought my game up about 2 balls. I realized the best thing I can do is work on each individual weakness in my game and I have a good deal of them. I might work on changing my horrid bridge (mechanics). Do you ever get down on a shot and your thinking of missing because its a low percentage shot for you?, best thing is to practice that shot over and over again until you are a favorite to make it. I found that is huge and along with drills you become a better player, lots of table time and executing what you know or learn. This game is great because the information seems endless, so many shots.
