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New club, renewed ambitions
So after the raid on that club I decided not to go there again for it wasn't worth it. I could not risk my professional life and repute for being in the lock-up on suspicions of gambling. When they raid they don't ask you they put you in 
you can then clarify yourself with the judge in the court afterwards. So that is that !
This new club is actually my old club. It was far so I went to that other notorious club as it was nearer. Back again and played the last weekend there I feel pretty much settled in again. Met my old snooker pals here and they were welcoming and glad I made it back.
I am also happy because now I have decided to play structured snooker as I call it. I will only be playing 3 days a week on weekends and shall try to play 1 day solo practice for 1-2 hours before playing any matches. There is one problem here though, its pretty jam packed and you can only play doubles so no more single frames.
I might be capturing a video this weekend with the improved technique and will put it up here for analysis.
During my beginning three days here I have been consistent. No big breaks except for a few 20's and a couple of 30's but that is not bad while playing doubles only. Following is a list of what I do normally these days during matches:
1. Standing behind the shot, I take my time, no hurry. While chalking I visualise the shot and then pick my line and keeping my nose on it I go straight down keeping eyes fixed on BOB. I also do one more thing, which I should not do at my level as I am no pro but then I love this game to the point that I feel like a pro ithin myself while at the table heck why not
So while going down (I picked this from Terry and also Nic Barrow- in the description of his video on youtube where he clears the line up with a head-cam) I exhale while going down or I breathe out while going down as it empties the lungs and improves stillness and relaxation. I have observed that it really does help a lot trust me.
2. While down I keep my eyes fixed on BOB and then start feathering and switch eye to CB and BOB and then eyes lock on BOB at front pause .. then slow back swing eyes final back pause and delivery... having eyes on BOB; I do not switch them after having them locked on BOB at front pause... I need to have a slow slow back swing and that I try to do.
As for the technique aspects, this is what is happening:
Stance: I have experimented and came to the conclusion that my stance has to be boxer's having the bent leg 4-6 inches in front of the straight. This way its easier for me to twist my hip to the right and as a result I can achieve a straight bridge arm having my ear lobe in my right shoulder. I feel more positive on the shot with this now.
Elbow Drop: I did the test and was happy to find out that I do have around 10-11 inches of cue above the V of the bridge at address. So I have to make no changes in this department. I went down with my eyes closed as well just to ascertain and from different angles and found myself to be consistent. Now then my cue arm was ahead of vertical and now I hold my cue from the nearest point on the butt and I get it quite vertical. This way I can complete the shot by hitting the chest and hence no extra follow through is generated. I do not know if playing like this my elbow drops or not but am at least sure in my mind that even if it does drop, it would be a little drop and since I have been playing like this- this is it ! A video would tell for sure, which I will do this weekend hopefully.
Grip: Ah I am still struggling with this area. I don't know why but I cant get it out of my head. Sometimes one thing feels great and sometimes another. What I do is that I hold my cue nearest to the butt while standing and just think on keeping it relaxed and then try to forget about it once down. It is helping me. I still think I keep changing the configuration but well i try to keep the back of my palm touch the top of the butt in address... keep it loose.. that's it! But I have observed that my long potting has suddenly improved a lot so overall a good point.
I will upload a video hopefully soon enough !
you can then clarify yourself with the judge in the court afterwards. So that is that !This new club is actually my old club. It was far so I went to that other notorious club as it was nearer. Back again and played the last weekend there I feel pretty much settled in again. Met my old snooker pals here and they were welcoming and glad I made it back.
I am also happy because now I have decided to play structured snooker as I call it. I will only be playing 3 days a week on weekends and shall try to play 1 day solo practice for 1-2 hours before playing any matches. There is one problem here though, its pretty jam packed and you can only play doubles so no more single frames.
I might be capturing a video this weekend with the improved technique and will put it up here for analysis.
During my beginning three days here I have been consistent. No big breaks except for a few 20's and a couple of 30's but that is not bad while playing doubles only. Following is a list of what I do normally these days during matches:
1. Standing behind the shot, I take my time, no hurry. While chalking I visualise the shot and then pick my line and keeping my nose on it I go straight down keeping eyes fixed on BOB. I also do one more thing, which I should not do at my level as I am no pro but then I love this game to the point that I feel like a pro ithin myself while at the table heck why not
So while going down (I picked this from Terry and also Nic Barrow- in the description of his video on youtube where he clears the line up with a head-cam) I exhale while going down or I breathe out while going down as it empties the lungs and improves stillness and relaxation. I have observed that it really does help a lot trust me. 2. While down I keep my eyes fixed on BOB and then start feathering and switch eye to CB and BOB and then eyes lock on BOB at front pause .. then slow back swing eyes final back pause and delivery... having eyes on BOB; I do not switch them after having them locked on BOB at front pause... I need to have a slow slow back swing and that I try to do.
As for the technique aspects, this is what is happening:
Stance: I have experimented and came to the conclusion that my stance has to be boxer's having the bent leg 4-6 inches in front of the straight. This way its easier for me to twist my hip to the right and as a result I can achieve a straight bridge arm having my ear lobe in my right shoulder. I feel more positive on the shot with this now.
Elbow Drop: I did the test and was happy to find out that I do have around 10-11 inches of cue above the V of the bridge at address. So I have to make no changes in this department. I went down with my eyes closed as well just to ascertain and from different angles and found myself to be consistent. Now then my cue arm was ahead of vertical and now I hold my cue from the nearest point on the butt and I get it quite vertical. This way I can complete the shot by hitting the chest and hence no extra follow through is generated. I do not know if playing like this my elbow drops or not but am at least sure in my mind that even if it does drop, it would be a little drop and since I have been playing like this- this is it ! A video would tell for sure, which I will do this weekend hopefully.
Grip: Ah I am still struggling with this area. I don't know why but I cant get it out of my head. Sometimes one thing feels great and sometimes another. What I do is that I hold my cue nearest to the butt while standing and just think on keeping it relaxed and then try to forget about it once down. It is helping me. I still think I keep changing the configuration but well i try to keep the back of my palm touch the top of the butt in address... keep it loose.. that's it! But I have observed that my long potting has suddenly improved a lot so overall a good point.
I will upload a video hopefully soon enough !
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