@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.
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
And yes I would have thought it would be one of the hardest questions to answer, but thanks for taking out the time to reply to my message, really appreciate it. Cheers, Maria
tnx for your reply. yeah i know it takes time to apply the new changes effects, but its been like 6 months for my new aiming method and i feel like i am totally beginner. here is how i play now (i figure out everything when i am standing, & while looking at the object ball i get down on the shot and while featuring i look at the object ball and white then on the final backswing my eyes are on the object ball and i hit it. but that the object ball does not travel to the angel to pocket. --->
Hi there, most players would say , just before the final delivery of the cue, switch your eyes to the object ball. This would be a text book answer, but I actually focus on the object ball much earlier than that. I focus in on it as I'm drawing the cue back before final delivery & trust my cueing to be straight. cheers Kevin.
Hi there, yes a bent cue will make a difference. Although the tip is the only part to strike the cueball, if the cue is bent it will have an effect on all shots you "can" play. if you look down and the bend goes up, it will make top shots easier... but will make bottom strokes harder & by the time you have gone through the cueball a bottom shot would become a stun. It would make going through the center of the cueball impossible, a slight warp of a couple of mil can be coped with. cheers,Kevin
Hi Kevy, i have been using this sighting method for the past 2years already since im watch this video when you post long ago.. so far im quite understand now the concept.. which now im made simpler.. when you standing on angle less then 30 degree of shot with your feet facing align straight to line of pot (pocket) the ball that you want to pot will always aim as full ball, if you are potting ball which more then 30 to 45 degree of angle, its basically always would be half ball.
@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
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.
@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
Hi Darren , I'm really sorry for the late reply. I would first check to see that there is no sticky varnish or any other glossy stuff on your cue. This is the normal problem, however if that is not the case , just a small amount of talc on the bridge hand will sort it out fine. cheers,Kevin.
Hi there, short answer is yes, playing with different ball sets can make a massive difference to how you play some shots (but not all) try to avoid like the plague undersize cueballs as this will effect every shot you play, & definately try not to practice with them. cheers, Kevin.
@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
Hi there, control is something which needs to be learnt slowly, there are no shortcuts to gaining experience. That said , there are routines like the line up, which develop confidence & skills to help with your overall game. (try to play it in different ways) like without using cushions or making sure to use a cushion or by playing colour's in sequence & so on until you develop the necessary cue ball skills. I hope this helps, but this is probably the hardest question to answer. cheers, Kevin.
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
hi there, all aiming & sighting should be completed during the address, before your bridge goes down on the table. this always starts by putting the back foot on the line of aim. My advice is not to change too much too fast & start with the feet first. (you should be looking at the object ball when you strike the cue ball) Also give your body/game, time to accept the changes you make. (this can take some time) & don't try to change everything all at once or to change back. cheers Kevin
Hi there... Yes you do have to aim differently, but only practice will let you know by how much (because everybody uses a different cue/tip) so the throw off will be different for everyone. cheers,Kevin.
@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.
@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.
@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
@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
Yes, in simple terms the straight back leg should always be on the line of aim. not twisted. right handed = straight right leg. left handed = straight left leg. thanks for taking the time to post a comment. cheers,Kevin.
@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
Ok, make sure everything is online with the help of a friend, now put your tip right upto the cue ball then draw the cue back slowly (making sure you are still online) then simply push the cue through the cue ball like it's not even there. you should have potted the ball. if you have failed then something is either moving or you have aimed either thick or thin. (with the help of a friend) correct your aiming or moving on the shot & continue to learn from every miss until you aim correctly .
also watch the first 30 seconds of this video. I seem not to be aiming at all , but this is because I have put myself & the cue online before placing my bridge on the table... don't try to play fast... instead play slower. (slow is smooth, smooth is fast) less waggles & concentrate on the line of aim. your brain should tell you when to let the cue go. cheers,Kevin
Thanks for reply. i think where i play in Rielys club the balls doesnot look really nice. i also strugle to have nice screw back. thinking to buy my own ball. how about buying Aramith Premier full size 2 1/16" 52.5mm Snooker Balls or should i go for 2 1/4" 57mm balls. thx for your time. bless u
hi kevy, great video! thx for the tips. i would like to ask if u have any tips on cue maintainence? and whether the straightness of the cue will affect your shots?
@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.
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.
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 ? :)
@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.
thank you again for the reply. can you please just give me the ' Featuring Aiming Process' (Once the bridge hand touches the cushion, what process do we follow after) looking the white then object, and do we look the line towards the pocket ? etc i need more details just for "FEATURING AIMING PROCESS" THANKS ALOTE
@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
@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.
@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.
Hi there, I'm really sorry for the late reply. If you are not standing on the line of aim, then you are not actually lined up with your back leg/foot & the cue. It will be very difficult to be consistent with your cueing technique , so you will miss more than you pot. However if your cue is on line , then it should be a very simple task to get everything straight , but if you don't want too then it's going to be very tough. cheers,Kevin.
What if you can't practice the line up because there is only room in the club for one table for example? What would you suggest then? Just keep playing games and keep practicing that way? Not much other choice then, but no of course there are no short cuts to gaining experience. My problem is I don't always know what to put on the white ball to get on certain balls, it's not that I'm not sure what kind of shot to play as such, but positional wise if you get what I mean?
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?
what is the Correct aiming method! (i used to find the line of aim while standing, then while featuring, i used to find the angle where the ball is going, and at the final back swing i used to look at the angle towards pockets while looking at the object ball) But a club player told me to look at just the object ball once you are down. so what i do is now looking the object+cueball while featuring and at the final back swing i look at the object ball. but game is worse then ever. WAT DO U THINK?
can you explain abit more about aiming PLEASE. ( when looking only at the object ball +whilte ball, while featuring does not feel perfect, as bcaz it does not allow to see the path or angle towards pocket. and thats y i feel so bad about my game. when i hit the object ball it does not travel towards pocket, but if i look at the objectball+white+line to pocket and the pocket too, it feels better, but i heard alot that it is not the correct formula. i believe you will help me :) THANKS ALOTE
Hi there, maybe you could arrange to go into the club before it opens or after it closes? just a thought. I do have a similar problem myself due to my own fault, but neither would suit me because of my disability. I can only play on very good days or not at all. I think you need to find a friendly club which would be able to help you practice. cheers,Kevin.
@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
hi kevy,i just want ask some question..i hope that u help mr how to stunt shot? how to screw back the cue ball?? many time i do the screw back..but i can't..
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?
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.
Hi there, I have other videos which should be of help to you, perhaps you could watch those first & then ask a question on the related video. All of the answers you need will be there. cheers,Kevin.
I've recently started playing snooker. The first time was shocking, my break was non existent. The second time was a little better having watched a few of your videos - positional play is still beyond me for now. But i was wondering, probably seems like a stupid question, but the line of aim is from the cue ball straight through the object ball right? Because on the video where i've paused it, it looks like the line of aim is from the cue ball to the pocket, regardless of where the pink is.
@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
@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
Wouldn't the person line up with their left leg if they were a left handed player? Just wondering..not that I am,..but I was thinking perhaps he don't feel comfortable on his right leg because he's a left hander?
the line of aim as he talks about does not work for me,and one of my mates as well, i can pot the balls easier when im not trying to stand on the line of aim
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@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.
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
And yes I would have thought it would be one of the hardest questions to answer, but thanks for taking out the time to reply to my message, really appreciate it. Cheers, Maria
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
tnx for your reply.
yeah i know it takes time to apply the new changes effects, but its been like 6 months for my new aiming method and i feel like i am totally beginner. here is how i play now (i figure out everything when i am standing, & while looking at the object ball i get down on the shot and while featuring i look at the object ball and white then on the final backswing my eyes are on the object ball and i hit it. but that the object ball does not travel to the angel to pocket. --->
Hi there, most players would say , just before the final delivery of the cue, switch your eyes to the object ball.
This would be a text book answer, but I actually focus on the object ball much earlier than that. I focus in on it as I'm drawing the cue back before final delivery & trust my cueing to be straight. cheers Kevin.
Hi there, yes a bent cue will make a difference.
Although the tip is the only part to strike the cueball, if the cue is bent it will have an effect on all shots you "can" play. if you look down and the bend goes up, it will make top shots easier... but will make bottom strokes harder & by the time you have gone through the cueball a bottom shot would become a stun. It would make going through the center of the cueball impossible, a slight warp of a couple of mil can be coped with.
cheers,Kevin
Hi Kevy, i have been using this sighting method for the past 2years already since im watch this video when you post long ago.. so far im quite understand now the concept..
which now im made simpler.. when you standing on angle less then 30 degree of shot with your feet facing align straight to line of pot (pocket) the ball that you want to pot will always aim as full ball, if you are potting ball which more then 30 to 45 degree of angle, its basically always would be half ball.
@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
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.
@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
Hi Darren , I'm really sorry for the late reply. I would first check to see that there is no sticky varnish or any other glossy stuff on your cue. This is the normal problem, however if that is not the case , just a small amount of talc on the bridge hand will sort it out fine. cheers,Kevin.
Hi there, short answer is yes, playing with different ball sets can make a massive difference to how you play some shots (but not all) try to avoid like the plague undersize cueballs as this will effect every shot you play, & definately try not to practice with them. cheers, Kevin.
@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
Hi there, control is something which needs to be learnt slowly, there are no shortcuts to gaining experience.
That said , there are routines like the line up, which develop confidence & skills to help with your overall game. (try to play it in different ways) like without using cushions or making sure to use a cushion or by playing colour's in sequence & so on until you develop the necessary cue ball skills.
I hope this helps, but this is probably the hardest question to answer. cheers, Kevin.
BEUTIFULLY EXPLAINED MATE
THANX
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
hi there, all aiming & sighting should be completed during the address, before your bridge goes down on the table. this always starts by putting the back foot on the line of aim. My advice is not to change too much too fast & start with the feet first. (you should be looking at the object ball when you strike the cue ball)
Also give your body/game, time to accept the changes you make. (this can take some time) & don't try to change everything all at once or to change back. cheers Kevin
I found this really helpful actually thanks ill comment to let you know how i got on
Hi there... Yes you do have to aim differently, but only practice will let you know by how much (because everybody uses a different cue/tip) so the throw off will be different for everyone. cheers,Kevin.
@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.
@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.
@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
@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
@McCouley You are very welcome, & thanks for taking the time to comment....K
Yes, in simple terms the straight back leg should always be on the line of aim. not twisted.
right handed = straight right leg.
left handed = straight left leg.
thanks for taking the time to post a comment. cheers,Kevin.
@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
Ok, make sure everything is online with the help of a friend, now put your tip right upto the cue ball then draw the cue back slowly (making sure you are still online) then simply push the cue through the cue ball like it's not even there. you should have potted the ball. if you have failed then something is either moving or you have aimed either thick or thin. (with the help of a friend) correct your aiming or moving on the shot & continue to learn from every miss until you aim correctly .
thanks for this video, this is very helpful.
also watch the first 30 seconds of this video. I seem not to be aiming at all , but this is because I have put myself & the cue online before placing my bridge on the table... don't try to play fast... instead play slower.
(slow is smooth, smooth is fast) less waggles & concentrate on the line of aim. your brain should tell you when to let the cue go. cheers,Kevin
Hi there..do you have any tips on how to control the cue ball? Thank you.
Thanks for reply. i think where i play in Rielys club the balls doesnot look really nice. i also strugle to have nice screw back. thinking to buy my own ball. how about buying Aramith Premier full size 2 1/16" 52.5mm Snooker Balls or should i go for 2 1/4" 57mm balls. thx for your time. bless u
hi kevy, great video! thx for the tips. i would like to ask if u have any tips on cue maintainence? and whether the straightness of the cue will affect your shots?
@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.
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.
@kevy62 cheers mate, i will let you know how it goes when i get back to the table.
thanks.
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
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 ? :)
@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.
thank you again for the reply.
can you please just give me the ' Featuring Aiming Process'
(Once the bridge hand touches the cushion, what process do we follow after) looking the white then object, and do we look the line towards the pocket ? etc
i need more details just for "FEATURING AIMING PROCESS" THANKS ALOTE
@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
@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.
@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.
Hi there, I'm really sorry for the late reply.
If you are not standing on the line of aim, then you are not actually lined up with your back leg/foot & the cue. It will be very difficult to be consistent with your cueing technique , so you will miss more than you pot.
However if your cue is on line , then it should be a very simple task to get everything straight , but if you don't want too then it's going to be very tough. cheers,Kevin.
when hiting the cue ball shoud be looking ant object ball or cue ball?
What if you can't practice the line up because there is only room in the club for one table for example? What would you suggest then? Just keep playing games and keep practicing that way? Not much other choice then, but no of course there are no short cuts to gaining experience. My problem is I don't always know what to put on the white ball to get on certain balls, it's not that I'm not sure what kind of shot to play as such, but positional wise if you get what I mean?
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?
what is the Correct aiming method! (i used to find the line of aim while standing, then while featuring, i used to find the angle where the ball is going, and at the final back swing i used to look at the angle towards pockets while looking at the object ball) But a club player told me to look at just the object ball once you are down. so what i do is now looking the object+cueball while featuring and at the final back swing i look at the object ball. but game is worse then ever. WAT DO U THINK?
Hi there, thanks for taking the time to post a comment, cheers,Kevin.
can you explain abit more about aiming PLEASE. ( when looking only at the object ball +whilte ball, while featuring does not feel perfect, as bcaz it does not allow to see the path or angle towards pocket. and thats y i feel so bad about my game. when i hit the object ball it does not travel towards pocket, but if i look at the objectball+white+line to pocket and the pocket too, it feels better, but i heard alot that it is not the correct formula. i believe you will help me :) THANKS ALOTE
Hi there, maybe you could arrange to go into the club before it opens or after it closes? just a thought.
I do have a similar problem myself due to my own fault, but neither would suit me because of my disability.
I can only play on very good days or not at all.
I think you need to find a friendly club which would be able to help you practice. cheers,Kevin.
@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
hi kevy,i just want ask some question..i hope that u help mr
how to stunt shot?
how to screw back the cue ball??
many time i do the screw back..but i can't..
is there any ways to fix it? thanks for your reply, really appreciate it!
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?
Many Thanks for taking the time to post a comment Terry.
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.
Hi there, I have other videos which should be of help to you, perhaps you could watch those first & then ask a question on the related video.
All of the answers you need will be there. cheers,Kevin.
when playing with side do you have to aim differently?
I've recently started playing snooker. The first time was shocking, my break was non existent. The second time was a little better having watched a few of your videos - positional play is still beyond me for now. But i was wondering, probably seems like a stupid question, but the line of aim is from the cue ball straight through the object ball right? Because on the video where i've paused it, it looks like the line of aim is from the cue ball to the pocket, regardless of where the pink is.
@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
having defferent set of balls does that make any difference?
@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
kevy are you semi pro or just a good amateur player? And what is your highest break?
thx a lot
Wouldn't the person line up with their left leg if they were a left handed player? Just wondering..not that I am,..but I was thinking perhaps he don't feel comfortable on his right leg because he's a left hander?
the line of aim as he talks about does not work for me,and one of my mates as well, i can pot the balls easier when im not trying to stand on the line of aim