What If Fundamentals Aren't That Important After All?

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Jack Nicklaus, tired about being asked about his golf mechanics, came up with this pat, conversation ending answer; "No matter what technique we individually use to get there, at impact all professional golfers look very similar".

The accurate and properly guaged delivery of the final stroke is what counts. Good fundamentals contribute to that goal and bad fundamentals create limits.

Chris

 

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99% of brand new students have pretty bad basics. The better ones are usually blocking their stroke with their body and this contributes to their stroke woes... or they have floppy bridges and a bad setup.

I'm constantly getting thanked for transforming players games for the better after they study and implement the info on my dvd set, powerful pool world class fundamentals.

I don't say this because I teach it. I teach it because I say it.

Your talent combined with solid technique is awesome.

As you improve your fundamentals the mental game becomes much bigger....until then poor fundamentals are a HUGE factor because they constantly stop runs in their tracks.

Best,
Max

I have a free video boot camp you can sign up for at maxeberle.com

Hi Max,

Please clear your in-box - I want to sent you a PM.

Thanks,

Chris

 

[Neil]

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[stumpie71]

That was sarcasm Neil. I agree they have great fundamentals to deliver the cue on target. However if you compare them to what most people teach as great fundamentals they don't come close to having it. I believe it's more effective to get a form to fit a person than get a person to fit a specific form. We are all so different from one another our eyes, arms, height, width, etc. But it's communally taught that we have to stand, sight, stroke etc. a certain way or we will never be able to reach our potential.

Don't get me wrong. There are some things I feel are needed to play well. Rhythm and consistency with your practice stroke comes to mind. Having a firm, comfortable and balanced stance which allows you to accurately see your shot. A comfortable head position and body alignment that allows one to precisely stroke the cue at there intended target. That's just to name a few.

I see the point of using classic fundamentals as a starting point and working forward to find what fits the individual. But rarely do you see it being taught that way. It seems to be ingrained that if you don't do it this way then you are doing it wrong. JMHO

 

[Neil]

That was sarcasm Neil. I agree they have great fundamentals to deliver the cue on target. However if you compare them to what most people teach as great fundamentals they don't come close to having it. I believe it's more effective to get a form to fit a person than get a person to fit a specific form. We are all so different from one another our eyes, arms, height, width, etc. But it's communally taught that we have to stand, sight, stroke etc. a certain way or we will never be able to reach our potential.

Don't get me wrong. There are some things I feel are needed to play well. Rhythm and consistency with your practice stroke comes to mind. Having a firm, comfortable and balanced stance which allows you to accurately see your shot. A comfortable head position and body alignment that allows one to precisely stroke the cue at there intended target. That's just to name a few.

I see the point of using classic fundamentals as a starting point and working forward to find what fits the individual. But rarely do you see it being taught that way. It seems to be ingrained that if you don't do it this way then you are doing it wrong. JMHO

Please re-read post #22 again. It just might explain why it is taught that way.

 

[GetMeThere]

Any discussion of stroke technique always comes back to fundamentals

Jarno,

I agree with the implications of what you've said: I think "fundamentals" are probably over-emphasized to the detriment of actual "training."

By training I mean the process of accomplishing the task at hand, and incorporating that success into one's repertoire through "mindful repetition."

I think the current training regimens in pool are VERY poorly devised (actually, practically non-existent--most training is simply "playing" plus drills that aren't much different from "playing."), and that methods of MUCH greater efficiency in training the necessary skills are possible.