The best example of this is Chang Jung Lyn. He is amongst the best players on the planet, and he pulls back about 3 to 4 inches and accelerates thru the cue ball every time. Dont be long, be compact! All of the best billiards' minds agree that compact is the quickest way to becoming a champion. Great video, Big Al!
I been playing pool and a student of the game for 45 yrs, That was very good information on the technique of stroking the cue, this is how to CONTROL the cue ball, the better the stroke, the better cue ball control you will have, thats the key to it!👍🎱
Another reason people drop their shoulder is they are trying to STEER the shot with their shoulder. No Bueno! I have people take simple, close to the pocket shots. They won't steer those. They start to feel the difference that way. Thx Al. Good informative video as always
So true about short people holding the cue far back at the end! Everyone wants to be like SVB and hold the cue in the rear butt area like Shane. Shane is a taller player and has a longer reach than most average pool players. Middle of wrap is as far back as.most need to go. Great info Big Al
I usually teach that the forearm should be perpendicular to the Cue when the tip is at setpoint. That way, if you’re shooting an elevated shot it’s still seems to be correct for me. I very the actual grip slightly forward or backwards sometimes depending on what kind of stroke I’m putting on the ball
Shorter bridge length means more accuracy and more consistency. I remember hearing somewhere that Ronnie O'Sullivan taught that to Luca Brecel a couple years ago since Luca was bridging so far out, and while it can generate more power, his accuracy was horrid for a professional snooker player. He's hitting in a lot more long balls now, with a consistent amount of power and accuracy.
A longer bridge is good for some Shots. Rail cuts for one, as you get a better visual. But pull back distance is still key. Only pull back as far as you need to for the weight of the shot you are trying to make. 😁
The best example of this is Chang Jung Lyn. He is amongst the best players on the planet, and he pulls back about 3 to 4 inches and accelerates thru the cue ball every time. Dont be long, be compact! All of the best billiards' minds agree that compact is the quickest way to becoming a champion. Great video, Big Al!
Alan Hopkins certainly was compact.
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@@nvpoolshooterwhen I talked to Allen he told me about shortening up my stroke
Hey Al... Love your videos.... helped a lot! I'm happy that this one is produced in the horizontal mode.... rather than your usual vertical format!!!
I been playing pool and a student of the game for 45 yrs, That was very good information on the technique of stroking the cue, this is how to CONTROL the cue ball, the better the stroke, the better cue ball control you will have, thats the key to it!👍🎱
Amen
Another reason people drop their shoulder is they are trying to STEER the shot with their shoulder. No Bueno! I have people take simple, close to the pocket shots. They won't steer those. They start to feel the difference that way.
Thx Al. Good informative video as always
Nicely Done Al. Informative with good analogies
So true about short people holding the cue far back at the end! Everyone wants to be like SVB and hold the cue in the rear butt area like Shane. Shane is a taller player and has a longer reach than most average pool players. Middle of wrap is as far back as.most need to go. Great info Big Al
Sorry for your loss … Pete was a childhood hero of mine growing up . And I’ve always followed his career ..I hope he gets in ! As well he should be .
I usually teach that the forearm should be perpendicular to the Cue when the tip is at setpoint.
That way, if you’re shooting an elevated shot it’s still seems to be correct for me.
I very the actual grip slightly forward or backwards sometimes depending on what kind of stroke I’m putting on the ball
Yep like I said, there are specialty shots.
Also no wrong or right way.
Shorter bridge length means more accuracy and more consistency. I remember hearing somewhere that Ronnie O'Sullivan taught that to Luca Brecel a couple years ago since Luca was bridging so far out, and while it can generate more power, his accuracy was horrid for a professional snooker player. He's hitting in a lot more long balls now, with a consistent amount of power and accuracy.
A longer bridge is good for some Shots. Rail cuts for one, as you get a better visual. But pull back distance is still key. Only pull back as far as you need to for the weight of the shot you are trying to make. 😁
I train my stroke everyday at 4.30....a.m before going to work
I explain that today to my students 😂
Great video. Now, let's discuss stroke timing . . . .