Why Do I Struggle So Much With Long Straight Draw Shots?

DrCue'sProtege said:
i cant make them for anything anymore. i just continually miss, and i dont know why. its nothing consistent either, i dont miss ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,tting the camcorder out tonight.

any help would be appreciated.
thanks,
DCP
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have somebody watch you from in front and behind. they'll tell you what you can't see.

btw,,,,how many wpba members do you know who can draw all the way back on a long shot?,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,maybe a handful, if that many. it's not an easy shot. and btw, are you trying real hard to draw back or are you using a nice easy stroke(because that's all it takes)
 
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DrCue'sProtege said:
i cant make them for anything anymore. i just continually miss, and i dont know why. its nothing consistent either, i dont miss on the same side all the time. i get the draw with no problem, but i really struggle on making the ball.

yes, i know why i miss this shot. 1) either i didnt stroke the cue ball straight, or 2) my aim was off for whatever reason.

i dont think its #1, because last night i was using the Rempe Ball and the Elephant Ball, and i was hitting these balls right where i wanted to hit them. the chalk mark doesnt lie. i assume its my aim.

anybody have any tips on what to do here? anything that you guys do, or have done, that helps with long straight in draw shots? i am thinking about getting the camcorder out tonight.

any help would be appreciated.
thanks,
DCP
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Do not lose focus of the spot you are aiming for on the OB, stay down and gradually accelerate the tip to the exact point of the object ball. As said on this thread, you must not stroking straight.

No jabs, do not hit it hard just hit the cue ball low and only slightly raise your back hand. The stroke should be a gradual acceleration and completely through the cue ball. Do not stop or pull back - you must have very good follow through.
 
pete lafond said:
Do not lose focus of the spot you are aiming for on the OB, stay down and gradually accelerate the tip to the exact point of the object ball. As said on this thread, you must not stroking straight.

No jabs, do not hit it hard just hit the cue ball low and only slightly raise your back hand. The stroke should be a gradual acceleration and completely through the cue ball. Do not stop or pull back - you must have very good follow through.
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pete,,,,you dun one-upped iconcue :):):)
jeff!!!, let's see you fire back !
 
also drcue.......do you start out missing badly, and then get better as the hours go by???

if so, i suggest that you are misaligned(your cue isn't lined up properly) in the beginning, and start to align properly as the games go by.
 
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