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Do you want to ask your favorite pro pool player a question about how
they got started, tips that can help you with your game? Now you can
ask the pro's everything you've ever wanted to know.
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- what kind of practice to be a pro pool player?
- bob star, melbourne
- Hi Bill, thank you for your question. The amount of practice it takes to become a pro will be different for everyone, as some people are more natural than others. But some of the things necessary are the same. I am not sure what level you are, but it would be good if you could take a lesson or two from a qualified instructor. This will give you some good things to practice. Then when you do practice, it has to be quality practice. A planned segment of time, don't practice unless you have specific goals for that practice. I would try to practice 5 days a week, by yourself for at least 3 of those days for minimal time of an hour. Only practice while you are focused, if you start to lose focus, take a break. Then get out and play in competitions if you can, anything where you are challenged, not things where its easy for you to win. If you play in local events with "A" level players, it will tell you what you need to do to get better. Unless you are winning those once in a while, you are not ready for the pro's. Read books, watch video's, etc. Anything to learn the game. But quality play as much as you can is the only way to get there! Good luck!
- Dawn Hawkins
- My main problem is my stance, everytime I go down I cant seem to keep my shooting arm straight, my body is balanced and level. Every time I attempt to re-align myself and position my arm correctly, it feels awkward and uncomfortable, and I cant seem to make my body and arm line up simultaneously. Are there any exercises or tips able to help me correct this problem, or would seeking professional help be the better route? Thanks for taking the time to help.
- Chris Norling, Vero Beach, Fl
- Hi Chris, thank you for your question. It is always great to get lessons from someone knowledgeable, you can never learn enough!
I will try to help you with this. It would be great if I could see a photo of you from behind, that would tell a lot about what the problem is. If you could have someone stand behind you, they should be able to tell you if your arm is straight up and down from the elbow to the wrist. If it isn't, then you would either have to move the elbow in (if your wrist is closer to your body then the elbow for example) or push your wrist out. Sometimes if your stance is too wide it will push your wrist out so you have a side arm stroke. So to fix that, get your feet to be about shoulder width apart and then again, have someone check you. Again, without seeing a photo of you from behind and the side, its hard to tell you what to do. If you want to email me one, send it to me through the generation pool website and I'd be happy to analyze it for you. Keep in mind, in the beginning change does feel awkward but if you repeat something over and over it eventually becomes a habit and it will feel better one day, just make sure you are doing the right adjustment! Also, I can try to refer someone to you if I knew the part of the country you are in.
Good luck!
Dawn
- Hi I have read that a cue ball will maintain half its speed on a half ball hit, 3/4 its speed on a 1/4 ball hit, etc. However, this occurs during a stun shot only. Is there a way to determine the distance a cue ball will roll after impact if the cue ball is rolling at impact?
- Stephen Hammonds, Mount Pleasant nc
- Thank you for your inquiry Stephen, although I'm not sure I can help you on this one. For many shots I do analyze the how's and why's of things, but not this type of thing. I go more on feel, hitting the shot over and over until I can feel how hard to get it to land where I want. There is a book out called "The Science of Pocket Billiards" that may talk about this type of thing. You can search it online if interested. Sorry I can't be of more help.
- Dawn Hopkins
- Hi, I have noticed that the tip of my stick swerves during my stroke making it hard to hit straight. My hand, elbow, and shoulder line up to the right of my stick. Is there a certain way I can move my elbow, shoulder, etc. to make my stroke straight? Thanks!
- Stephen Hammonds, Mount pleasant NC
- Stephen,
This is one of the most common challenges players face. Consistently delivering the cue straight. Not doing so is more often the cause of missing a shot than poor aim.
I would suggest you try to start your approach with the cue stick lined up in the direction you'll be shooting first, the adjust your body around it. It sounds to me like you need to pay attention to your shooting hand, and make sure you don't tuck it under your body, but rather have it "dangle" from your elbow. Imagine a pendulum, where the elbow is the hinge...Unfortunately, there is no quick fix. You need to hit the table and work on this. Remember that it will feel uncomfortable at first, so give it some time.
Hope this helps,
- Ewa Laurance
- i have played 4 a long time and would like 2 know how I could get started on the pro tour.
- jamie cummings, como
- Fortunately for you and I, many mens events are open. Women have to play in a series of qualifyers to earn their way on tour. The US open and turning stone events are open bca ranking events. Turning stone usually fills up fast so sign up as soon as possible.
Other events you reserve spots for known players unless spots aren't being filled. I'd contact Seminole sports management to get into the Nov event in Hollywood, dragon promotions puts on several pro events, and Allen Hopkins puts on valley forge.
I also recomend playing as many open regional events as possible to keep in practice and create a name for yourself to help with the invitational events.
- Mike Davis
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