Cue Action / Stroke

[OmaMiesta]

Hey, appreciate the kind words Will definitely contact Terry, ive only heard good stuff about him. Cheers!

In addition to what Byrom said, you do have one nasty habit.

You leave the chalk on the table. Not only it is annoying, but you will not want to pick it up every time. Who wants to frequently walk to the other side of the table? You will just get more and more sloppy.
Learn to put it in your pocket and try to chalk on every shot, no matter how easy. This will improve your pre shot routine and also make you feel more like a real snooker player.

Ah very good point! I really do hate chalking haha.....definitely a habit I need to fix, cheers.

[Terry Davidson]

Ah very good point! I really do hate chalking haha.....definitely a habit I need to fix, cheers.

If you do come to see me I have been collecting chalk pouches for the last little while and just bought 2 from Dave Coutts which cost around $12 each so I can fix you up. I didn't check your video but I also have a small collection of cues which I'm trying to sell off. Couple of good ones and some average ones but all have passed my acid test

Terry

[lesedwards]

Haha! yea its at Master Q I actually live down in Maple Vaughan so MQ seems to be within the closest range for me....do you live in the GTA as well?

No I am in Cayuga. I am about 1-1/2 hours from Master Q. It's a good drive taking the 407 all the way.

[Ramon]

Why would he take his eyes off the OB at the last moment of delivery? His eyes should be fixed on the OB until the ball hits the pocket.

I did'nt say that. !!!!! ,, As for your statement : Yes there are indeed players (coaches) who think that you have to follow OB with ur eyes until he falls into the pocket (Or Not) !! That gives your brain a F back about what you are doing !!! However , that is not the way I do it !! I keep looking at the Tip of the cue ( after the OB is gone). I forget about the pocket and the path of the OB to The pocket !!! is a matter of personal preference. I do'nt think you can lead the OB with your eyes in to The pocket !!! . But if that works for you, then you should keep doing that,, why Not !!!!!!

[j6uk]

Hey guys..so Ive been playing snooker for about a year now after switching over from American pool. On a good day I can make some decent breaks, 50-80....but I just feel like something is holding me back from playing to my full potential. Ive linked a video to one of my half century breaks, could you guys please watch it and critique my technique? Is my cue action / stroke faulty? Please advise on anything you think I should change or do differently to improve. Thank you
Youtube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbPvP50xmek

you look like you could be a really nice player, how often you practice, are you sparing with any nice players and whats your goals?

[lesedwards]

you look like you could be a really nice player, how often you practice, are you sparing with any nice players and whats your goals?

Not if I get a hold of him....LOL I can bring him down to my speed quickly....

[j6uk]

Not if I get a hold of him....LOL I can bring him down to my speed quickly....

i can hear his heals thumping the steps as you drag him backwards down into your dungeon by his throat

[lesedwards]

i can hear his heals thumping the steps as you drag him backwards down into your dungeon by his throat

My once Dungeon is now a perfect BCE Westbury Match table all marked out in white. I have absolutely no excuses now.

[j6uk]

My once Dungeon is now a perfect BCE Westbury Match table all marked out in white. I have absolutely no excuses now.

yes iv seen the pics, it really looks a smart table and i hope you can enjoy it without the head demons

[lesedwards]

yes iv seen the pics, it really looks a smart table and i hope you can enjoy it without the head demons

Yes still working on a year of demons creeping in. Much harder to get them out then it was to let them in.

[OmaMiesta]

Haha! you guys are hilarious....wow your dungeon eh. Long as theres a Westbury... I wouldnt mind being imprisoned for life.

[tedisbill]

OmaMiesta:

You been playing for 1 year then on 2?

In this thread you said 1 year, but in your introduction thread, you said 2?

[OmaMiesta]

OmaMiesta:

You been playing for 1 year then on 2?

In this thread you said 1 year, but in your introduction thread, you said 2?

Hey, Ive been playing Pool for a little more then 2 years and started playing snooker about 10 months ago. Cheers.

[lesedwards]

Haha! you guys are hilarious....wow your dungeon eh. Long as theres a Westbury... I wouldnt mind being imprisoned for life.

You will find most of us have a good sense of humour on here. I would love to have you out to my place for a match in the new year. Here is a little temptation.

[OmaMiesta]

You will find most of us have a good sense of humour on here. I would love to have you out to my place for a match in the new year. Here is a little temptation.

Drool.....wow brand new cloth too or is that just how well you take care of it Thanks for the invite...will definitely come by in the new year!