Left Foot and Knee

[Particle Physics]

For those of us who use foot in line with shot (R foot that is), should the left foot point towards ten o' clock (Hendry et al.), be parallel to the shot/cue line (knee bent and pointing forwards), or be parallel to the cue/shot line with L knee bent inwards?

[hotpot]

I think a lot will depend on the angle of the right foot .

[Terry Davidson]

Master Thread Starter:

I advise for comfort's sake both feet should point slightly off the line of the shot and this also adds to the lateral stability. 10 o'clock for the left foot would be fine and I would say 1 to 2 o'clock for the right foot if you want to try it. Pointing the right foot along the line of the shot makes sense to some people however it will eventually put a strain on the knee joint and a bit of one on the ankle joint and remember, comfort is the prime consideration here.

'If thy foot offends thee, cut it off' to paraphrase a famous literary saying

Terry

[nullsys]

Couldn't agree more.
I've been turning my back foot further out every practice. Almost eliminated knee pain.

[alabadi]

i myself have real problems with my knees, especially the left one, i do what Terry suggests left foot at 10 O'Clock and right at 2 O'Clock.

i find this position give me less stress and pain

Alabbadi

[Particle Physics]

Master Thread Starter:

I advise for comfort's sake both feet should point slightly off the line of the shot and this also adds to the lateral stability. 10 o'clock for the left foot would be fine and I would say 1 to 2 o'clock for the right foot if you want to try it. Pointing the right foot along the line of the shot makes sense to some people however it will eventually put a strain on the knee joint and a bit of one on the ankle joint and remember, comfort is the prime consideration here.

'If thy foot offends thee, cut it off' to paraphrase a famous literary saying

Terry

Evening everyone.
I'm finding that accuracy comes through foot in line, so I'm reluctant to give it up. Bending the L knee helps a bit, to shift weight and strain. I can pot with my R knee at 2 o'clock, but I don't know why, I miss more and lose power. Which doesn't make sense, because if I'm more comfortable, I should have more power. I feel like I'm getting closer to my ideal set-up now. I'm happy with bent arm bridge and other changes I've made recently, e.g. the Ronnie/Alex grip. Almost ready to see a coach, and make another video.

Regards, MTS.

[Terry Davidson]

arrrgh!!! Master Thread Starter

I hope that's a typo, i.e. - 'with my R knee at 2 o'clock'.

It ain't the KNEE that points to 2 o'clock. The right knee doesn't point anywhere as the right leg (you are right-handed aren't you?) is locked and straight for stability with the RIGHT FOOT pointed to 1 or 2 o'clock. If you are bending both legs then the right knee should point directly along the line of the shot, but keeping the right leg locked is the way to go.

In addition, the bent LEFT KNEE should be pointed parallel to the line of the shot but the LEFT FOOT should be pointed out to 10 o'clock or so for stability and comfort.

Would that be straight in your mind now?

Terry

[Particle Physics]

arrrgh!!! Master Thread Starter

I hope that's a typo, i.e. - 'with my R knee at 2 o'clock'.

It ain't the KNEE that points to 2 o'clock. The right knee doesn't point anywhere as the right leg (you are right-handed aren't you?) is locked and straight for stability with the RIGHT FOOT pointed to 1 or 2 o'clock. If you are bending both legs then the right knee should point directly along the line of the shot, but keeping the right leg locked is the way to go.

In addition, the bent LEFT KNEE should be pointed parallel to the line of the shot but the LEFT FOOT should be pointed out to 10 o'clock or so for stability and comfort.

Would that be straight in your mind now?

Terry

Yes Coach, a typo. R foot at 12 o'clock, in line, knee locked. Left foot parallel to the shot line. knee bent and pointing inwards a bit, today at practice. I saw a very good player doing this in the club's match room yesterday. Tried it today wth some success.

[Inoffthered]

I saw a very good player doing this in the club's match room yesterday.

Does he play in the league PP?

[Inoffthered]

Yes Coach, a typo. R foot at 12 o'clock, in line, knee locked. Left foot parallel to the shot line. knee bent and pointing inwards a bit, today at practice. I saw a very good player doing this in the club's match room yesterday. Tried it today wth some success.

How's the practice going Jerry? Have you managed to find a groove ( with the left foot ) that you are comfortable with ?