Thank you. I have tried to explain this to people for years. To improve at pool or anything else for that matter takes dedication. It isn't always fun. I know many people who play all the time and aren't any better than they were twenty years ago.
Thank you for making this Video! You get right to the point! I also have all your products the Book, Cards, Targets etc. But I love your online Bullseye Billiard series video the best. I highly recommend purchasing it.
You made some very good points, most players just throw balls out and hit balls, and call it practice, i was guilty of this yrs ago,it wasn't until i took the same approach you have advised here, that my game jumped up, thx for the information!🎱
I have been using the app for a few months and I have begun seeing the training shots come up in matches. The match shots seemed easier because I knew I had already trained on them. Thanks for the help!
Thanks for a great explainer between training and practice. I have always struggled with explaining this. Speaking of struggling: I struggle with focus. I start training then find my self in another world after about 5 min. This also happens to me in matches where I lose focus and don't even know that I lost focus until I messed up. Any tips on improving focus?
Staying focused can be tricky. What helps me is proper motivation and mindfulness meditation. Motivation keeps you engaged, whether it’s striving to reach a practice goal or winning a match-it prevents boredom and drifting attention. Mindfulness meditation is also great for calming the mind and letting go of distracting thoughts, which is necessary for high concentration in pool. I typically meditate every morning, and sometimes when I'm sitting in my chair watching my opponent shoot.
Thanks! Yes, the next update to the app will include the card games. As for the progressive drills, that would be a great feature to have, so I'll see where it makes sense to fit in.
do you have trouble transitioning to a full size table or have any strategies to switch between different size tables..long shots on the bigger tables seem sooo long at 1st
A full size table is definitely more challenging for pocketing, so what helps me is to ensure I'm hitting center on the vertical axis (most just top) to reduce sidespin and to also be very careful with my alignment when getting down on the shot. The larger area allows for a bit easier positioning, so you shouldn't have to use much sidespin anyways. Hope that helps!
@bullseyebilliards also, is any of the training products you provide structured learning? The cards for example that are unavailable at the moment seem interesting enough, however, personally I think I would benefit more in a more progressive structured learning approach. I already have a book of shots, but I lack the focus and structure where to begin. I am not a beginner. I am just looking for something to focus on and progress through rather than aimlessly working on a random shot from Day to day.
@@Hpilot144 Good question - both the book and the card games feature structured shots designed to teach and practice cue ball positioning, starting with foundational skills and progressing to more advanced techniques. While the instructional content provides helpful guidance, it’s not as formal or comprehensive as something like a textbook. For the most structured instruction, I recommend The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards by Dr. Dave and Play Great Pool by Mark Wilson & Donald Wardell.
I don't think it's incorrect for the most part. However, many will not train because pool is just recreation for many and many are satisfied mostly with having fun first, then getting better as a by-product. He is saying that training is the faster way of getting better. I agree.
He has to state things specifically because there are portions of his audience who cannot form complete sentences, spell accurately, or properly use punctuation in their superfluous rebuttal.
Incorrect? I'm not following. How can working on one specific weakness, repeatedly, tracking your progress, be Incorrect? Works for me. I was missing at a higher rate my draw shots. Set up one shot, did it 50 times to not only start making it but also reinforce what was working. Now I'm much more confident on THAT shot.
That's correct - the L drill often leads to a bunch of random shots. It's still better for your game than running racks, but it's not the most efficient way to improve. As I stated in the video, I use drills like the L-drill after training and before competition.
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Thank you. I have tried to explain this to people for years. To improve at pool or anything else for that matter takes dedication. It isn't always fun. I know many people who play all the time and aren't any better than they were twenty years ago.
Thank you for making this Video! You get right to the point! I also have all your products the Book, Cards, Targets etc. But I love your online Bullseye Billiard series video the best. I highly recommend purchasing it.
Another great video! Very much on point!
You made some very good points, most players just throw balls out and hit balls, and call it practice, i was guilty of this yrs ago,it wasn't until i took the same approach you have advised here, that my game jumped up, thx for the information!🎱
I have been using the app for a few months and I have begun seeing the training shots come up in matches. The match shots seemed easier because I knew I had already trained on them. Thanks for the help!
Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear the training is paying off and helping in your matches. Keep it up!
Thank you g8 advice for the start of 2025 training makes more sense as you’ve explained will definitely be taking this on👍🏿
Thanks for a great explainer between training and practice. I have always struggled with explaining this. Speaking of struggling: I struggle with focus. I start training then find my self in another world after about 5 min. This also happens to me in matches where I lose focus and don't even know that I lost focus until I messed up. Any tips on improving focus?
Staying focused can be tricky. What helps me is proper motivation and mindfulness meditation. Motivation keeps you engaged, whether it’s striving to reach a practice goal or winning a match-it prevents boredom and drifting attention. Mindfulness meditation is also great for calming the mind and letting go of distracting thoughts, which is necessary for high concentration in pool. I typically meditate every morning, and sometimes when I'm sitting in my chair watching my opponent shoot.
Where can I get the Bullseye billiards card Game I don't see It on Amazon
Card Games is available at bullseyebilliards.com/collections/training-aids/products/card-games
Super explanation! Will you be adding progressive drills to the app? Will the card game be added to the app? Thanks
Thanks! Yes, the next update to the app will include the card games. As for the progressive drills, that would be a great feature to have, so I'll see where it makes sense to fit in.
do you have trouble transitioning to a full size table or have any strategies to switch between different size tables..long shots on the bigger tables seem sooo long at 1st
A full size table is definitely more challenging for pocketing, so what helps me is to ensure I'm hitting center on the vertical axis (most just top) to reduce sidespin and to also be very careful with my alignment when getting down on the shot. The larger area allows for a bit easier positioning, so you shouldn't have to use much sidespin anyways. Hope that helps!
It's unfortunate that you cater to only iPhone users. You've effectively eliminated a possible half of your potential customers.
I started with iOS because that's my background, but expanding to Android and web is definitely on the roadmap.
@bullseyebilliards with the app unavailable for an Android user like myself, what is the next best thing you can recommend?
@bullseyebilliards also, is any of the training products you provide structured learning?
The cards for example that are unavailable at the moment seem interesting enough, however, personally I think I would benefit more in a more progressive structured learning approach.
I already have a book of shots, but I lack the focus and structure where to begin.
I am not a beginner. I am just looking for something to focus on and progress through rather than aimlessly working on a random shot from Day to day.
@@Hpilot144 Good question - both the book and the card games feature structured shots designed to teach and practice cue ball positioning, starting with foundational skills and progressing to more advanced techniques. While the instructional content provides helpful guidance, it’s not as formal or comprehensive as something like a textbook.
For the most structured instruction, I recommend The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards by Dr. Dave and Play Great Pool by Mark Wilson & Donald Wardell.
Great video. However, I do get something out of just practicing running racks. But I would agree that training is better.
“Point the way” monk
I think if you tied his hands behind his back he couldn't talk!
no. that's a lot of talk that mostly is incorrect, tho helpful.
I don't think it's incorrect for the most part. However, many will not train because pool is just recreation for many and many are satisfied mostly with having fun first, then getting better as a by-product. He is saying that training is the faster way of getting better. I agree.
He has to state things specifically because there are portions of his audience who cannot form complete sentences, spell accurately, or properly use punctuation in their superfluous rebuttal.
Incorrect? I'm not following. How can working on one specific weakness, repeatedly, tracking your progress, be Incorrect?
Works for me. I was missing at a higher rate my draw shots. Set up one shot, did it 50 times to not only start making it but also reinforce what was working. Now I'm much more confident on THAT shot.
@@kingofcastlechaosand you are who.??? Mr Nobody😂 go waste you’re money on OnlyTrans
70 dollars for the card game? 🤔
My company has bought multi-color cards like these and they are expensive, you get what you pay for.
I'll be getting a set later this year.
@ to each their own. I think 70 dollars is way too much. Maybe if they threw in the targets, but 70 for just the cards is crazy. Just my opinion
L Drill is not effective training? I just unsubscribed.
That's correct - the L drill often leads to a bunch of random shots. It's still better for your game than running racks, but it's not the most efficient way to improve. As I stated in the video, I use drills like the L-drill after training and before competition.