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they got started, tips that can help you with your game? Now you can
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- i am having problems with curving the cue ball around another ball
- andrew macleod, sparta
- The curve you are talking about is usually referred to as 'masse'. Many elements go into a masse, and an accurate masse is a deadly weapon to have in your arsenal. The main elements of masse are this: ELEVATION-the higher you elevate, the more curve you get. Vertical elevation can make the cueball squirt outward, then dramatically spin backward. This shot is useful when the balls are trapped side by side in the pocket. The next critical element is ENGLISH-also called side spin. The further out you hit on the cueball, the more dramatic the curve. The cueball should be struck on the side in which you want the ball to curve. Whenever you are hitting away from the center of the cueball, make sure you apply extra chalk to prevent miscue. The final critical element is SPEED-speed is perhaps the toughest part of the equation because the varying speed dramatically changes the effect of the masse. The explanation of how speed affects masse is too long to go into, so my suggestion is just to get in the poolroom and practice!
- Jennifer Barretta
- how do you get ready for a big match
- cody mcintosh, augusta
- There are two stages to preparation for an important match:
1. Practice leading up to the tournament. How much is needed depends on the individual, but I am at my best when I'm playing every day. Coming up to a tournament I need to play every day for at least 4 hours, up to 3 weeks before the event.
2. Preparation for a match during a tournament. Once you are there it's too late for real practice. The way I like to prepare for matches is to wake up early on the morning of the match and hit balls in the tournament room alone for one hour. I focus on long straight in draw shots, then move on to shooting other tough shots. An hour before the match I will hit balls for 30 minutes, really focusing on a loose, free swing. For the next 30 minutes I try to go somewhere quiet, and give myself affirmations or remind myself why I want to win.
Sometimes you do all of these things and you play horrible, and other times you do none of them and play great, but either way I do believe that preparation is the key to consistency!
- Jennifer Barretta
- What was your thought process when you had an exceptionally hard shot, such as long and straight in, the same shot and you needed power draw, or shooting directly over another ball. Any mental images or tips to help execute these nerve rackers!!
- Rod Neely, Blasdell, NY 14219
- Rod,
First of all, the only reason I would shoot this shot in the first place is if there were no other options or, in other words, the safety or defensive shot would be just as tough as the shot. You never want to relinquish control of the table. Secondly, this would be a shot I have worked on and experimented with on the practice table. Through this experimentation, you can determine whether you have a left or right side bias. We can't always trust that what our eyes see is true. We have to redefine what straight is, or which aiming target results in a center to center ball hit when we are shooting over a ball. Optimally, you never want to shoot a shot that you wouldn't make 65% of your attempts. However, here it is, you are long, straight in, and have to draw back up table. This is when we MUST make sure our fundamentals are not compromised. We look perfect on shots we are comf ortable with but break down fundamentally on challenging shots. Just when we need them the most! You should know what tends to break down in your game whether it be upper body movement, rushed final back swing, bridge hand moving, dropping the elbow, etc. Before you begin your pre-shot routine, see, hear, and feel a successful result. Then perform your pre-shot routine, making sure of a sound walk-in, and turn your focus to one thing. The one thing that tends to break down the most. For example, if it is body movement, you could repeat "be still" over and over as you are over the ball. When you are actively thinking about one thing, there is no room for other thoughts to enter your brain. And, don't forget to give your eyes enough time to focus on your target BEFORE you begin your trigger stroke! Knowing you are giving yourself the best opportunity to make the ball will also help deliver a confident stroke.& Oh yeah, breathe!!!
- Belinda Calhoun
- Hey, I was just wondering what the best way to practice stroke is. My stroke is fairly good but the main problem is consistency. I think the main factor in that is I'm stroking using my conscious mind instead of subconsciously. How can I train my stroke to my subconscious mind. Also, why do many pros pause right before their final follow-through stroke? Thanks
- xin pan, charlotte, nc
- To improve your stroke's consistency, you must first break it down to make sure that you're timing and fundamentals are correct. Once you do that, you must train it through practice and only then will it become subconscious. The stroke is a pendulum swing under the elbow, very similar to the golf swing in timing, or even simpler, a child on a playground swing. In each of these swings, there is a pause that separates very clearly the backswing and the forward swing. There are many books that focus on this, the best coach in this area would be Jerry Briesath or Mark Wilson. Good Luck!
- Jeanette Lee
- Hi I live about 45 min away from downtown charlotte. I would like to know when pros are in town what pool halls they go to and practice and stuff? Also does old earl and allison fisher still live in charlotte.
- Stephen Hammonds, Mt. Pleasant
- Stephen,
There are a few pro players living in Charlotte. We have tables at home and predominantly practice at home. Kelly Fisher usually teaches at Rack 'Em in Charlotte and we have a few events this year at various other pool rooms in Charlotte and surrounding areas. To find out more check out the Kwikfiretour website.
I am starting to teach more and will frequent various rooms in the area. For more information please contact my website.
- Allision Fisher
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