Dear Kevy, before getting down on the line of shot, do you shift your dominant eye on the line of shot?
And with your method of putting the right foot on the line of aim and left foot parallel on the line of shot, I found that it is almost impossible to cue a very close and fine cut shot. I mean, I will end up in a very awkward position (with my right foot slanting and body weight on my left foot and butt sticking very far out). How do you do that or correct that?
@sibeisiao checkout "my lower stance video" & with regard to the eye question. make sure you are always on the line with your back foot, then you will naturally sight up with your dominant eye (but always start off straight) without needing to twist too much, (this should be comfortable) Always use the exact pre-shot routine (nose down the line,back leg straight) this will develop your stance & sighting without the need to think about it, so you can concentrate on the shot. PM me. K
@hafiz1988 Hi there, you have to practice where to actually aim (the position of the shot is blind) because practicing a black should be in the same marked position on every table , therefore, pure memory will enable you to reccognise the angle into the blind pocket. (this could take weeks,months or years) Also sight the shot from above & use back of the ball aiming to verify the correct angle to put the cue through on that straight line only , even if below it.. cheers,Kevin.
@iMaCCaaaa Hi there, strange one this? most players (myself included) will at some stage of the cueing get a finger wag. I was always told that it's just tension from within the hand getting released. There is a train of thought which says, it's somthing to do with being so relaxed during the stroke you are unaware of this even happening.
Cool question, because I don't actually know what the correct answer is, but think it's because I'm really relaxed. ;-) Cheers,Kevin.
hi there:) i realise that for balls with a wider potting angle, i will try to locate the point behind the object ball in line with the pocket but will i aim to hit the cueball at that point, i dont seem to be able to do so. do you know why is that so?:)
@esmond551 Hi there, there could be many reasons , including cueing across the cueball, or simply not hitting where you are aiming, either due to poor technique, or poor sighting of the object ball. thanks for the question. cheers,Kevin.
hi there. i have some question that i hope you can help me. and sorry if my english is not good.
1. when you stood up.are you using right eye or left eye? i always put the que on the center of my chin when i ready for shot but that make me confuse, after that i see that steve davis says about dominant eye.
2. when used english , the que ball only effect only on the cushion right? but i see your other videos when you use some english when you know that the que ball will not reach the cushion?
@hotsmusic1 Hi there, I will answer these two questions separately starting with question 1 & I can only hope this clears up any confusion you may be having.
1) I use both eyes at the same time, this makes me "even sighted" which also means that I cue in the middle of my chin. some players naturally cue up under one eye or the other, this is usually because they have a dominant eye . It can be a left or right eye ,even if they are cueing right or left handed, this is quite normal.
@hotsmusic1 question 2, No side does NOT only react off of cushions.. it can also be used to change or alter the behaviour of the cueball, both before contact with an object-ball, & after contact, without the need to use a cushion. This is partly because, Snooker tables have a napp on the cloth which runs from baulk towards the balck. read next answer....
@hotsmusic1 this is very technical so read carefully, when playing right side on the cueball with the napp, the cueball will push out to the left before coming back on-line (this is the throw) then will continue on it's path without striking another ball it will gently turn to the right of your line of aim until it stops. If you played the same stroke against the napp, the opposite will happen.. right side will actually end up turning left. This is amplified when playing off an object-ball. K
nice vid. i play mostly 8 ball pool, and i am also right handed but i put my left leg inline with the white ball, (angle) you said the right leg, is right leg better :) ?
@verminhunter264 Hi there, Most players will naturally sight up in a straight line (the right leg standing on the line of aim if playing right handed) however "you" will be playing across the line , which would really need to be corrected.
Try (if possible) to keep every thing in a straight line with no strain on any of the body parts (not twisting too much) so the cue moves back & forward without becoming strained or tight.
cheers for the comment & let me know how you get on....K
what i usually do when aiming a half ball shot is... after i establish the contact point on the object ball, i aim to hit this point with the cue ball, but with the point on the white that is half way from the centre to the edge...
is this wrong? if so, im still confused on how to establish the angle. surely all shots cant be exactly "half a ball", so how do i adjust accordingly for each shot? thanks
@jonolollmao hi there, that's the beauty of cuesport, there is no right or wrong way . Just different methods.
your method is absolutely fine.. Personally I find the line of aim & put my cue through on that line, but I'm still aware of the 1/2 3/4 full-ball aiming point, ( notice I say aiming point) but only use this as a basic starting point , or description of a shot, such as thick 1/2-ball , exactly how thick is not easy to show here, except to say it in this way,. see reply #2
@jonolollmao reply#2 Now because the purists of the game will argue that all cuesport is playe on aim, not contact, (as I explain above) however the more modern method you have adopted, is atcually called back of the ball aiming. This is the method used by myself & most professional players, it is a by-product of line of aim. Line of aim is back of the ball aiming, (but using a contact patch) to reafirm my line of aim when I shift my eyes back & forward from cueball to object-ball. cheers, K
@kevy62 thanks for the reply! i always wondered how my aiming method compared with others lol
another thing i have done before is, visualise that the further away from a full ball shot it is, the further away from the centre i have to aim the white ball towards contact point, is this common?
i still feel like im guessing the place to hit, on shots between 1/2 to 1/4 ball; is knowing the angles down to memory though?
@jonolollmao Hi , not really, It's more like a shot memory library, these angles need to be learnt to enable a basic sighting technique of 1/4 1/2 3/4 angles. Now without this knowledge, you will in essence, be guessing on some shots, ( probably a lot more shots than you think ) This could lead to confidence issues. So the sooner you learn these the better.. I have put a perfect example in reply#2 as I have run out of room.
@jonolollmao Reply#2 , It's only an observation,but If you can only see 2 positive lines of aim (full & 1/2-ball) then how will you find 1/4-ball, you can't use the object-ball can you? simply put there is no positive line of sight to the ball,right? You will be aiming blindly into space. So your technique of aiming at a spot on the object-ball simply can't work. This is why "learning" angles is so important to a developing player. Without this skill how could you see any shot below 1/2-ball.. K
Thanks for the tips. One question if u always stand on the line of aim, when u apply sidespin will this affect the cue going through in a straight line?
@steviemax147 Hi, simple answer is yes. my reasoning is because when using side it "must" be allowed for by varying degrees, (every cue throws differently) so chances are, you may start by cueing exactly on the line of aim, but possibly end up cueing across it.
Some players play with "accidental side" this can be a major problem, as the player actually believes they are playing along the line, but are really playing across it on every stroke. I hope this was the answer you wanted. cheers..K
Thanks for the help kev ! That was a brilliant video. :) A little question though, I seem to be struggling with my cuing action, my hand feels like its stuck and I can't get a good smooth hit on the cue ball, it always comes off like a jerk which often distorts the line and the hit takes place nowhere near where I intended it to. What do you reckon I'm doing wrong ? :)
@rastogivimal hi there, It's not really a case of what you are doing wrong, but more a case of what's needed to perfect...
example: when the cue starts to move forward to strike the cueball, start this movement slowly & finish fast. this will help cut down on unwanted movement of the body. It does take some practice but from what you have said, this will likley be a part of your problem, cheers, Kev
Good video, made it clear from a beginner point of view. The half ball thing makes the world of difference when shooting for the pocket, now I just need to practice more!
@hikinguphigh I use a Talisman pro layered tip, yes it is hard, but not the hardest one available. I use the medium variety. 3 tips retail @ £15. So they are very expensive compaired to a box of 50 elks for about £12 . One of the reasons I stopped using elks was I found them inconsistant.
They last about 5x longer, grip better & play differently to standard pressed tips, they have a strange sound too. If you want a deal go to talismans site (you might get a free shirt) ..cheers, Kev.
@hikinguphigh Hi there, thanks tor the very kind comment.
As for my cue, I was quoted a waiting time of between 6 & 12 months (long wait) it was actually ready for me to pick up in 10 months.
There is a story behind this cue.. because It took me a whole year to decide to buy it. I had a J.P superior cue stolen the year before last, due to leaving it unattended in a busy club away from home. So I was kinda put off. I now know ways to prevent this from ever happening again. cheers, Kev.
This is my current cue, it's a John Parris MADE TO MEASURE with an ultimate shaft made in the traditional style splice pattern, but entirely to my specs.
Truely a magnificent cue which cost a small fortune,but well worth the wait.
@McCouley actually there are only 5 main potting angles, they are. full-ball, 3/4-ball, half-ball, quater-ball, & the fine cut, however there are many different varients of these angles. (thin half-ball or thick 3/4-ball & so on)
more detail later. ANSWER NO/2 definately YES... you must make sure you have done all aiming while in the upright position,not only that but also the strength required as well as the position to be attained, before you place your bridge on the table...K
Thanks Kevy62. I still think it's not always clear where the line of the shot is even from an up-standing point of view. Maybe another video with some aiming aid would help clarify the point. In my experience, I almost always miss by a little margin. At one point I thought I am applying spin but after asking a friend to watch, the shots are almost always without spin but still the error is there!!
Thanks once again and please consider a further lesson about the subject.
@jmunch11 nice comment. & yes I will of course do my best to "address" (excuse the pun) your aiming trouble. The video will have to be a "general problems" type, so as to help the majority of players. there will be something in it you can use to rectify your errors, to be fair it would be almost impossible to guess how "you" cue, so I would really need to see your action before advising any changes, as I could do more harm than good, although I do have some tips left up my sleeve....K
very nice lesson indeed and the very same method i use.A game of straight lines and you have to minimise your errors by keeping it simple and building a memory of shots.I never forget the saying ``snooker is easy-people make it hard`` (ooh-er missus) Excellent snooker advice again Kevy
Dear Kevy, before getting down on the line of shot, do you shift your dominant eye on the line of shot?
And with your method of putting the right foot on the line of aim and left foot parallel on the line of shot, I found that it is almost impossible to cue a very close and fine cut shot. I mean, I will end up in a very awkward position (with my right foot slanting and body weight on my left foot and butt sticking very far out). How do you do that or correct that?
sibeisiao 2 months ago
@sibeisiao checkout "my lower stance video" & with regard to the eye question. make sure you are always on the line with your back foot, then you will naturally sight up with your dominant eye (but always start off straight) without needing to twist too much, (this should be comfortable) Always use the exact pre-shot routine (nose down the line,back leg straight) this will develop your stance & sighting without the need to think about it, so you can concentrate on the shot. PM me. K
kevy62 2 months ago
hello kevy6, i just want to ask some question, i hope you can help me.
1. how to confirm that i have aiming in the correct place when go down to the shot, i always miss the shot when i can't see the pocket,
2. how to marking the shot properly . how can i deliver the cue straight when i can't see where the cue should go.
hafiz1988 2 months ago
@hafiz1988 Hi there, you have to practice where to actually aim (the position of the shot is blind) because practicing a black should be in the same marked position on every table , therefore, pure memory will enable you to reccognise the angle into the blind pocket. (this could take weeks,months or years) Also sight the shot from above & use back of the ball aiming to verify the correct angle to put the cue through on that straight line only , even if below it.. cheers,Kevin.
kevy62 2 months ago
Hi there, why do good players tap their finger before taking the shot?
iMaCCaaaa 2 months ago
@iMaCCaaaa Hi there, strange one this? most players (myself included) will at some stage of the cueing get a finger wag. I was always told that it's just tension from within the hand getting released. There is a train of thought which says, it's somthing to do with being so relaxed during the stroke you are unaware of this even happening.
Cool question, because I don't actually know what the correct answer is, but think it's because I'm really relaxed. ;-) Cheers,Kevin.
kevy62 2 months ago
hi there:) i realise that for balls with a wider potting angle, i will try to locate the point behind the object ball in line with the pocket but will i aim to hit the cueball at that point, i dont seem to be able to do so. do you know why is that so?:)
esmond551 3 months ago
@esmond551 Hi there, there could be many reasons , including cueing across the cueball, or simply not hitting where you are aiming, either due to poor technique, or poor sighting of the object ball. thanks for the question. cheers,Kevin.
kevy62 3 months ago
hi there. i have some question that i hope you can help me. and sorry if my english is not good.
1. when you stood up.are you using right eye or left eye? i always put the que on the center of my chin when i ready for shot but that make me confuse, after that i see that steve davis says about dominant eye.
2. when used english , the que ball only effect only on the cushion right? but i see your other videos when you use some english when you know that the que ball will not reach the cushion?
hotsmusic1 5 months ago
@hotsmusic1 Hi there, I will answer these two questions separately starting with question 1 & I can only hope this clears up any confusion you may be having.
1) I use both eyes at the same time, this makes me "even sighted" which also means that I cue in the middle of my chin. some players naturally cue up under one eye or the other, this is usually because they have a dominant eye . It can be a left or right eye ,even if they are cueing right or left handed, this is quite normal.
kevy62 5 months ago
@hotsmusic1 question 2, No side does NOT only react off of cushions.. it can also be used to change or alter the behaviour of the cueball, both before contact with an object-ball, & after contact, without the need to use a cushion. This is partly because, Snooker tables have a napp on the cloth which runs from baulk towards the balck. read next answer....
kevy62 5 months ago
@hotsmusic1 this is very technical so read carefully, when playing right side on the cueball with the napp, the cueball will push out to the left before coming back on-line (this is the throw) then will continue on it's path without striking another ball it will gently turn to the right of your line of aim until it stops. If you played the same stroke against the napp, the opposite will happen.. right side will actually end up turning left. This is amplified when playing off an object-ball. K
kevy62 5 months ago
hi,
nice vid. i play mostly 8 ball pool, and i am also right handed but i put my left leg inline with the white ball, (angle) you said the right leg, is right leg better :) ?
thanks.
verminhunter264 6 months ago
@verminhunter264 Hi there, Most players will naturally sight up in a straight line (the right leg standing on the line of aim if playing right handed) however "you" will be playing across the line , which would really need to be corrected.
Try (if possible) to keep every thing in a straight line with no strain on any of the body parts (not twisting too much) so the cue moves back & forward without becoming strained or tight.
cheers for the comment & let me know how you get on....K
kevy62 6 months ago
@kevy62 cheers mate, i will let you know how it goes when i get back to the table.
thanks.
verminhunter264 6 months ago
what i usually do when aiming a half ball shot is... after i establish the contact point on the object ball, i aim to hit this point with the cue ball, but with the point on the white that is half way from the centre to the edge...
is this wrong? if so, im still confused on how to establish the angle. surely all shots cant be exactly "half a ball", so how do i adjust accordingly for each shot? thanks
jonolollmao 1 year ago
@jonolollmao hi there, that's the beauty of cuesport, there is no right or wrong way . Just different methods.
your method is absolutely fine.. Personally I find the line of aim & put my cue through on that line, but I'm still aware of the 1/2 3/4 full-ball aiming point, ( notice I say aiming point) but only use this as a basic starting point , or description of a shot, such as thick 1/2-ball , exactly how thick is not easy to show here, except to say it in this way,. see reply #2
kevy62 1 year ago
@jonolollmao reply#2 Now because the purists of the game will argue that all cuesport is playe on aim, not contact, (as I explain above) however the more modern method you have adopted, is atcually called back of the ball aiming. This is the method used by myself & most professional players, it is a by-product of line of aim. Line of aim is back of the ball aiming, (but using a contact patch) to reafirm my line of aim when I shift my eyes back & forward from cueball to object-ball. cheers, K
kevy62 1 year ago
@kevy62 thanks for the reply! i always wondered how my aiming method compared with others lol
another thing i have done before is, visualise that the further away from a full ball shot it is, the further away from the centre i have to aim the white ball towards contact point, is this common?
i still feel like im guessing the place to hit, on shots between 1/2 to 1/4 ball; is knowing the angles down to memory though?
jonolollmao 1 year ago
@jonolollmao Hi , not really, It's more like a shot memory library, these angles need to be learnt to enable a basic sighting technique of 1/4 1/2 3/4 angles. Now without this knowledge, you will in essence, be guessing on some shots, ( probably a lot more shots than you think ) This could lead to confidence issues. So the sooner you learn these the better.. I have put a perfect example in reply#2 as I have run out of room.
kevy62 1 year ago
@jonolollmao Reply#2 , It's only an observation,but If you can only see 2 positive lines of aim (full & 1/2-ball) then how will you find 1/4-ball, you can't use the object-ball can you? simply put there is no positive line of sight to the ball,right? You will be aiming blindly into space. So your technique of aiming at a spot on the object-ball simply can't work. This is why "learning" angles is so important to a developing player. Without this skill how could you see any shot below 1/2-ball.. K
kevy62 1 year ago
Thanks for the tips. One question if u always stand on the line of aim, when u apply sidespin will this affect the cue going through in a straight line?
steviemax147 1 year ago
@steviemax147 Hi, simple answer is yes. my reasoning is because when using side it "must" be allowed for by varying degrees, (every cue throws differently) so chances are, you may start by cueing exactly on the line of aim, but possibly end up cueing across it.
Some players play with "accidental side" this can be a major problem, as the player actually believes they are playing along the line, but are really playing across it on every stroke. I hope this was the answer you wanted. cheers..K
kevy62 1 year ago
Thanks for the help kev ! That was a brilliant video. :) A little question though, I seem to be struggling with my cuing action, my hand feels like its stuck and I can't get a good smooth hit on the cue ball, it always comes off like a jerk which often distorts the line and the hit takes place nowhere near where I intended it to. What do you reckon I'm doing wrong ? :)
rastogivimal 1 year ago
@rastogivimal hi there, It's not really a case of what you are doing wrong, but more a case of what's needed to perfect...
example: when the cue starts to move forward to strike the cueball, start this movement slowly & finish fast. this will help cut down on unwanted movement of the body. It does take some practice but from what you have said, this will likley be a part of your problem, cheers, Kev
kevy62 1 year ago
Good video, made it clear from a beginner point of view. The half ball thing makes the world of difference when shooting for the pocket, now I just need to practice more!
ojJackk 1 year ago
nice dude , can show more all the aiming and sighting though the side , i need to see and learn more , is a nice video , good job
DenielMah 1 year ago
do you have a hard tip
please help
kind regards
hikinguphigh 1 year ago
@hikinguphigh I use a Talisman pro layered tip, yes it is hard, but not the hardest one available. I use the medium variety. 3 tips retail @ £15. So they are very expensive compaired to a box of 50 elks for about £12 . One of the reasons I stopped using elks was I found them inconsistant.
They last about 5x longer, grip better & play differently to standard pressed tips, they have a strange sound too. If you want a deal go to talismans site (you might get a free shirt) ..cheers, Kev.
kevy62 1 year ago
how long does parris'es cues take made to measure ultimate is the finest cue money can buy in my opinion
nice vids keep up the good work you are a great playe
kind regards
hikinguphigh 1 year ago
@hikinguphigh Hi there, thanks tor the very kind comment.
As for my cue, I was quoted a waiting time of between 6 & 12 months (long wait) it was actually ready for me to pick up in 10 months.
There is a story behind this cue.. because It took me a whole year to decide to buy it. I had a J.P superior cue stolen the year before last, due to leaving it unattended in a busy club away from home. So I was kinda put off. I now know ways to prevent this from ever happening again. cheers, Kev.
kevy62 1 year ago
haha i got the same john parris cue as that :D
TheBR4D3RZ 1 year ago
Hi there Brad, that's way cool ; )
This is my current cue, it's a John Parris MADE TO MEASURE with an ultimate shaft made in the traditional style splice pattern, but entirely to my specs.
Truely a magnificent cue which cost a small fortune,but well worth the wait.
kevy62 1 year ago
there doesn't seem to be any sound with this video?
ssomnaed 1 year ago
@ssomnaed Hi there, I'm sorry you seem to be having problems hearing me, but it seems to be playing back just fine?
perhaps you could try listening through headphones this may help, or perhaps you need to install some audio codeks to your computer?
please let me know if you don't get this sorted & I'll email the videos to you if you provide me with a valid email address... cheers, Kevy.
kevy62 1 year ago
hi again mr kev , ive a few questions regarding your potting theory.
1.How many potting angle are there besides the Full ball,3/4 and 1/2 ball.
2.Do we have to always identify the type of potting angle before laying down for the shot?
McCouley 1 year ago
@McCouley actually there are only 5 main potting angles, they are. full-ball, 3/4-ball, half-ball, quater-ball, & the fine cut, however there are many different varients of these angles. (thin half-ball or thick 3/4-ball & so on)
more detail later. ANSWER NO/2 definately YES... you must make sure you have done all aiming while in the upright position,not only that but also the strength required as well as the position to be attained, before you place your bridge on the table...K
kevy62 1 year ago
holy macaroni.. why these kind of tutorial doesnt exist when i started my snooker career >.< .esp. the 1/2,3/4 and full ball .
Thanks 4 ur effort kev!
McCouley 1 year ago
@McCouley You are very welcome, & thanks for taking the time to comment....K
kevy62 1 year ago
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snookermaximum 1 year ago
Thanks Kevy62. I still think it's not always clear where the line of the shot is even from an up-standing point of view. Maybe another video with some aiming aid would help clarify the point. In my experience, I almost always miss by a little margin. At one point I thought I am applying spin but after asking a friend to watch, the shots are almost always without spin but still the error is there!!
Thanks once again and please consider a further lesson about the subject.
Jmunch
jmunch11 1 year ago
@jmunch11 nice comment. & yes I will of course do my best to "address" (excuse the pun) your aiming trouble. The video will have to be a "general problems" type, so as to help the majority of players. there will be something in it you can use to rectify your errors, to be fair it would be almost impossible to guess how "you" cue, so I would really need to see your action before advising any changes, as I could do more harm than good, although I do have some tips left up my sleeve....K
kevy62 1 year ago
many thanks for the kind comments guy's.
I must be honest , I was a bit concerned that it might be a bit long though?
If I can be of help with any other problem areas , then please let me know....K
kevy62 1 year ago
BEUTIFULLY EXPLAINED MATE
THANX
tRUtHeXPoSeR09 1 year ago
very nice lesson indeed and the very same method i use.A game of straight lines and you have to minimise your errors by keeping it simple and building a memory of shots.I never forget the saying ``snooker is easy-people make it hard`` (ooh-er missus) Excellent snooker advice again Kevy
julian1471 1 year ago
great content , very informative & well explained. nice video :)
clevertrevor01 1 year ago