It is a myth that most players try to keep it level as possible. The try to keep the cue on the same plane, be it a few degrees above level or what not. It's never jacked up high in the air, but it is FAR from level as possible for most pros.
you cant always follow through (1:54). if balls are close you must avoid a push shot with a fast but short stroke. this is one of the most common mistakes by beginners.
Check my vids or biljartkaitzer's whipshots collection, you'll see that neither of us draws the cue back, the proper technique is a "weightless" stroke, this means that no additional weight from your hand grip comes to play (pressure on the cuebutt means additional weight). I get that by holding the cue just with middle finger and thumb, the weight of the cueball is enough to make your cue squirt and get out of the way.
wow thanks a lot!
nvle5 6 months ago
hey man i just started playin pool a couple of weeks ago and was ignorant of the mechanics of the stroke. so this helps tons i appreciate it!
123flashdrive 1 year ago
Is that wrong if someone in pool goes down as a snooker player?
sttsquash 3 years ago
Snooker technique is great for pool. Have you ever seen steve davis play pool? He's awesome.
forcefollow 3 years ago
i get confused..i dont know if my elbow and forearm should be in a perfect line or not....
mikejmcgro12 4 years ago
It would be ideal. But some pros (gabe owen) do not have perfect alignment.
forcefollow 4 years ago
when YOU shoot do you have your elbow and forearm perpendicular to the floor?
mikejmcgro12 4 years ago
yes...
forcefollow 4 years ago
It is a myth that most players try to keep it level as possible. The try to keep the cue on the same plane, be it a few degrees above level or what not. It's never jacked up high in the air, but it is FAR from level as possible for most pros.
COGsoldier17 4 years ago
That's what I'm saying.
Thanx,
Marcus
forcefollow 4 years ago
im a filipino really fun of playing pool and i am so thankful with your vids. Its really great watching all ur vdeo clips.
arigatopakumbawa 4 years ago
Damn. I always jab, like hitting the cue ball fast will hit the ball harder. I have to start with changing from a hard grip.
SoBanned 4 years ago
you cant always follow through (1:54). if balls are close you must avoid a push shot with a fast but short stroke. this is one of the most common mistakes by beginners.
vjanik 4 years ago
Check my vids or biljartkaitzer's whipshots collection, you'll see that neither of us draws the cue back, the proper technique is a "weightless" stroke, this means that no additional weight from your hand grip comes to play (pressure on the cuebutt means additional weight). I get that by holding the cue just with middle finger and thumb, the weight of the cueball is enough to make your cue squirt and get out of the way.
claus191272 4 years ago
Good vids. Nice job!
chupicdog 4 years ago
nice vid.. appreciate it...
culiced 5 years ago
thx for your time and effort, very useful information. keep up the good work
vhn1215 5 years ago
Mcdermott m14b, but that particular cue is a Strickland cuetec with a thunderbolt shaft.
forcefollow 5 years ago
sweet..makes my muecci look pretty shabby
rotinknee2 5 years ago
what kind of shaft do you usually play with? have you tried the mcds i shaft?
califoolio 2 years ago
just curious what kind of stick do you play with?
rotinknee2 5 years ago
nice Technique instruction will help me alot...thats one of my many flaws is my Technique.
rotinknee2 5 years ago