What is the best jump stick technique

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Tonight, we went to a tournament, but I decided not to play. However, just recently my boyfriend bought me an OMEGA jump cue. I am not that familiar with jump cues, but this one played real nice. We worked on how to jump the cue ball since I have never learned how to use a jump stick. I was actually able to get the cue ball to jump. I was shown the "dart" like technique and also like a "normal stroke" technique.

Does anyone have any pointers on how to jump and aim with a jump stick more accurately?

Thanks,
Susie
 
I basically line it up like a regular shot then I raise the butt of the cue upwards. But only after I've decided how high to raise the butt(how far I want it to jump and how sharp of an angle of jump I need), how hard to hit it and what english to use(if any). Seems to work well for me.
 
third_i said:
I basically line it up like a regular shot then I raise the butt of the cue upwards. But only after I've decided how high to raise the butt(how far I want it to jump and how sharp of an angle of jump I need), how hard to hit it and what english to use(if any). Seems to work well for me.
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I used the same technique, but check the shot twice. First line up like a regular shot, then raise a little, check again and raise.
 
Whenever I do that I find myself second guessing myself. I have to stop and restart again because I know that I can't make the shot while questioning my shot choice.
 
Regardless of whether or not I need to use an underhand jump or dart I try and visualize a cue ball sized hoop above the obstructing ball in a direct line to the object ball. I change the height of the hoop depending on how I want the shot to happen. It is similar to how Phil Mickelson plays golf. When he hits a club he imagines a window and hits through it. This way the focus is hitting the ball along the right line and into the right launch.

Just my thoughts.
 
a_susie_cue said:
Tonight, we went to a tournament, but I decided not to play. However, just recently my boyfriend bought me an OMEGA jump cue. I am not that familiar with jump cues, but this one played real nice. We worked on how to jump the cue ball since I have never learned how to use a jump stick. I was actually able to get the cue ball to jump. I was shown the "dart" like technique and also like a "normal stroke" technique.

Does anyone have any pointers on how to jump and aim with a jump stick more accurately?

Thanks,
Susie
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Susie,

Go to the link below. You will find an excellent tutorial by Tom Simpson and there are also videos that will help you. :) BTW, the information supplied will help you jump with any jump cue, not just a Bunjee Jumper.
http://www.bunjeebilliards.com/using-a-bunjee-jumper.html

Fats
 
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that actually helped me. I can barely(by barely I mean sometimes I can get it over) legal jump a ball that is less than 5" away with a leather tip... I can see why. I'm hitting it in the wrong spot(slightly closer to me than it shows). It was kind of annoying because I had a friend that I taught the legal jump to and he could jump a full ball that was about a chalk length away using only a shaft. I need to go play pool asap... learn something new everyday!

Hopefully that means no more big masse shots! haha
 
third_i said:
that actually helped me. I can barely(by barely I mean sometimes I can get it over) legal jump a ball that is less than 5" away with a leather tip... I can see why. I'm hitting it in the wrong spot(slightly closer to me than it shows). It was kind of annoying because I had a friend that I taught the legal jump to and he could jump a full ball that was about a chalk length away using only a shaft. I need to go play pool asap... learn something new everyday!

Hopefully that means no more big masse shots! haha
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Don't you think jumping with only a shaft is easier?

Do you know what's funny? Jumping with only a shaft is an illegal jump :D . I don't know exactly, but the rules says: you can only use a cue that's at least 40" (it might be a few inch longer or shorter) long.

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WPA-rule
17. Cue Sticks
Cue Sticks used at WPA competitions should comply with the following
during play at table:

Length of Cue: 40 inches [1.016 m] minimum / No Maximum
Weight of Cue: No minimum / 25 oz. [708.75 gm] maximum
Width of Tip: No minimum / 14mm maximum
 
That link is GOOD

Secaucus Fats said:
Susie,

Go to the link below. You will find an excellent tutorial by Tom Simpson and there are also videos that will help you. :) BTW, the information supplied will help you jump with any jump cue, not just a Bunjee Jumper.
http://www.bunjeebilliards.com/using-a-bunjee-jumper.html

Fats
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My boyfriend and I checked out that link the other night. We printed it out and plan on trying some of the hints.

Thank you for your link.
Susie
 
a_susie_cue said:
My boyfriend and I checked out that link the other night. We printed it out and plan on trying some of the hints.

Thank you for your link.
Susie
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You're welcome Susie. I'm happy to have been able to help you out.

Fats
 
When I use a "normal stroke" jump, I like to rest the elbow of my bridge hand on the cloth. I find it keeps my bridge very stable and gives me a higher range of elevation if I need it.

Haven't gotten a dart jump to work yet. :(
 
You can also use a sideways stroking motion. This will give you a greater range of motion, especially for shorter players. It's a lot easier to get a big angle this way.

With this method you don't use the pendulum stroke. Move your elbow behind you a little bit. If you use a pendulum motion this your cue will move sideways, we don't want that (although I've tried and it can work, aiming that way is a little hard). Instead, the motion will come from your shoulder, elbow and wrist all at the same time. This makes it easy to make a snap.

Hope this helps, it's hard to explain in words.
 
WesleyW said:
Don't you think jumping with only a shaft is easier?

Do you know what's funny? Jumping with only a shaft is an illegal jump :D . I don't know exactly, but the rules says: you can only use a cue that's at least 40" (it might be a few inch longer or shorter) long.

edit:
WPA-rule
17. Cue Sticks
Cue Sticks used at WPA competitions should comply with the following
during play at table:

Length of Cue: 40 inches [1.016 m] minimum / No Maximum
Weight of Cue: No minimum / 25 oz. [708.75 gm] maximum
Width of Tip: No minimum / 14mm maximum
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It is illegal, but it can help you learn. Kind of like progressive drills, easy first, harder later.
 
WesleyW said:
Don't you think jumping with only a shaft is easier?

Do you know what's funny? Jumping with only a shaft is an illegal jump :D . I don't know exactly, but the rules says: you can only use a cue that's at least 40" (it might be a few inch longer or shorter) long.

edit:
WPA-rule
17. Cue Sticks
Cue Sticks used at WPA competitions should comply with the following
during play at table:

Length of Cue: 40 inches [1.016 m] minimum / No Maximum
Weight of Cue: No minimum / 25 oz. [708.75 gm] maximum
Width of Tip: No minimum / 14mm maximum
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Yeah, I know that. I have a Break/Jump but he was practicing with just a shaft. :(
 
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