Many times too many practice strokes will actually hurt a stroke more than help it. The main thing on a stroke is staying down over the shot and following through the cueball (while still ALWAYS staying down even after contact)...
Im no expert nor an instructor, but I have been playing pool 25 years , currently am a lvl8 on APA league play, and consider myself a decent B player.
Good points. Some people will do better with fewer (or even no) practice strokes.
I agree that staying down is very important. I think not rushing the transition from the back to the forward stroke is just as important.
FYI, I have lots of detailed info on stroke "best practices" in a document in the "Student and Instructor" resources section of my website. Check it out.
First I would like to say I really like all of your videos. Most is valuable information for those learning the game.
I do however disagree with your advice on the stroke. A proper stroke is one that make the individual feel the most comfortable when down on the shot. For instance, Im 250 pounds and 6 foot 1. If I tried to spread my feet aout as far as you show I would throw off my center of gravity. Also, there's no real need for alot of practice strokes. (more)
dr. dave, hey! how do u manage to aim w/ i-glasses. i try to but i end up sighting above the rim of the glasses. could it be i bend too low? suggestions plz
Agreed. I've planning on redoing this video for a while. When I filmed that many years ago, my form was not very good and did not reflect "stroke best practices" very well. I'll try to post something much better soon.
a local pro gave me some pointers and mentioned I have a tendency to drop my elbow too. I think I did that in an effort to get a longer stroke. Is there a good drill to keep the elbow stationary? Thanks in advance.
Agreed. I need to re-do that video and do a better job illustrating all of the stroke "best practices." See the resources section of my pool website (billiards dot colostate dot edu) for solid stroke instructional materials.
This video has been replaced with a more-recently uploaded NV 2.5.
DrDaveBilliards 1 year ago
I learned over my 25 years of playing pool that too many practice strokes will normally throw off a stroke more than help it.
I am not a professional, nor an instructor, but I am a lvl 8 in APA 9 ball, and consider myself a decent B player.
TheRationalWill 2 years ago
Thank you for your comments.
Dr. Dave
DrDaveBilliards 2 years ago
Many times too many practice strokes will actually hurt a stroke more than help it. The main thing on a stroke is staying down over the shot and following through the cueball (while still ALWAYS staying down even after contact)...
Im no expert nor an instructor, but I have been playing pool 25 years , currently am a lvl8 on APA league play, and consider myself a decent B player.
TheRationalWill 2 years ago
Good points. Some people will do better with fewer (or even no) practice strokes.
I agree that staying down is very important. I think not rushing the transition from the back to the forward stroke is just as important.
FYI, I have lots of detailed info on stroke "best practices" in a document in the "Student and Instructor" resources section of my website. Check it out.
Regards,
Dr. Dave
DrDaveBilliards 2 years ago
First I would like to say I really like all of your videos. Most is valuable information for those learning the game.
I do however disagree with your advice on the stroke. A proper stroke is one that make the individual feel the most comfortable when down on the shot. For instance, Im 250 pounds and 6 foot 1. If I tried to spread my feet aout as far as you show I would throw off my center of gravity. Also, there's no real need for alot of practice strokes. (more)
TheRationalWill 2 years ago
Agreed. The stance can be a very individual thing. Stability, comfort, and good alignment are all that really matter.
Dr. Dave
DrDaveBilliards 2 years ago
dr. dave, hey! how do u manage to aim w/ i-glasses. i try to but i end up sighting above the rim of the glasses. could it be i bend too low? suggestions plz
armatold 2 years ago
Sometimes I play with contacts. Also, my new glasses sit a little higher. Some people use large glasses, but they look a little ridiculous.
Dr. Dave
DrDaveBilliards 2 years ago
hey dr. dave, i think you're better off using that stroke for chopping wood.
doilyfilm 3 years ago
Agreed. I've planning on redoing this video for a while. When I filmed that many years ago, my form was not very good and did not reflect "stroke best practices" very well. I'll try to post something much better soon.
Regards,
Dr. Dave
DrDaveBilliards 3 years ago
If you watch efren or busty they move their whole arms. There is no right or wrong stroke, besides being too stiff.
rams25 3 years ago
a local pro gave me some pointers and mentioned I have a tendency to drop my elbow too. I think I did that in an effort to get a longer stroke. Is there a good drill to keep the elbow stationary? Thanks in advance.
rjt808 4 years ago
You can have a friend hold your elbow.
You can shot with the cue close to the rail. That way, if you drop you elbow, you will hear and feel the cue smack the rail if you drop your elbow.
Your tip should finish down after the shot (if you don't drop your elbow). That's another to check.
Dr. Dave
DrDaveBilliards 4 years ago
Thanks Dr. Dave
rjt808 4 years ago
Fundamentally not good. Stance terrible, elbow dropping and a very continuous cue action.
StanShuffett 4 years ago 2
Agreed. I need to re-do that video and do a better job illustrating all of the stroke "best practices." See the resources section of my pool website (billiards dot colostate dot edu) for solid stroke instructional materials.
Regards,
Dr. Dave
DrDaveBilliards 4 years ago
no comment
barniemay 4 years ago
nice vids i hope my other post shows up in here
arctictraveler 5 years ago