What's the best way to test my stroke and how to improve it?

[Scott Lee]

Larry...The replacement shot can be done at a slower speed if the two balls are close...but Kinister's shot is 5 diamonds apart...quite a distance to skid the CB at a 5 speed or better. Other than that, you're right. IMO, MD6 is a great stroke builder drill. I prefer a "perfect" stop shot, at any distance, using whatever tip placement and stroke speed is necessary...and most importantly, to be able to do it on demand, under pressure, in one try. :grin:

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

my understanding has always been
you should be able to hit a stop shot and the replacement shot with the same speed of stroke
the difference is the minute difference in tip place ment
to get the very small amount of roll to replace the object ball
i never thought the stroke was the deciding factor
as stroke builders they reinforce that you can drive the cue straight and find the vertical axis and not put any unintentional spin on the ball


if the above is true then both shots develop strokes equally just that the replacement shot is more difficult
the stop shot is equally effective for developing stroke and more practical

is my understanding correct???
very sorry for a mini hi jack but i do think its related to the op

i hope that both scott and dave reply
and of course anyone else

 

[FreeShot]

Very true. MD # 1 and 2 will build and test your stroke...but only if you know what you are looking for when you do them.

Steve

Larry...The replacement shot can be done at a slower speed if the two balls are close...but Kinister's shot is 5 diamonds apart...quite a distance to skid the CB at a 5 speed or better. Other than that, you're right. IMO, MD6 is a great stroke builder drill. I prefer a "perfect" stop shot, at any distance, using whatever tip placement and stroke speed is necessary...and most importantly, to be able to do it on demand, under pressure, in one try. :grin:

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

What are the "MD" drills?

 

[Tony_in_MD]

Mother Drills.

What are the "MD" drills?

 

[Scott Lee]

FreeShot...The Mother Drills are a series of exercises that, done correctly, allow someone to build what can become, for them, their perfect setup and delivery process...which when practiced the right way, long enough to create an ingrained habit, often results in a "bullitproof" way to strike the CB...accurately, repeatedly, on demand, under pressure, in one try!
SPF rules!

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

What are the "MD" drills?