Terry's Videos Showing SIT or No SIT?

[Terry Davidson]

Here are 3 videos I recorded today. I apologize for the audio quality as I forgot to turn off the dehumidifier. Turn down the sound a bit and it gets clearer.

https://youtu.be/54R6IhkgPTU
This first one is for Jason who wanted to see if I could actually use spin and as he didn't specify I show bottom, top, RH and LH side. It also shows my cue action still needs some work but I'll probably die of old age before that happens but I'll keep working at it.

https://youtu.be/PGx54N-sw3Y
This second one will be the most contentious one. I play the shot Jason did when BOB was supposed to be covered. I ensured it was and I explain how that can be done in the video. To some here my comments will probably get some really hot comments but I stand by them and if BOB to the far jaw is actually covered you can't slop the ball into the pocket. The angle difference between the 2 chalks is around 2* or maybe a bit more as measured from the centre of the black spot. For the doubters all I can suggest is you set it up as I did and see if you can pot the black since you all likely have a better cue action than I do.

https://youtu.be/TRhs8Bit0ng
The third video is me attempting to hold the black spot on a cut shot. I can't do it with a 3/4-cut so perhaps Travis' cue action is better than mine. I did it successfully in the morning but I wanted to show these videos warts and all. I actually potted the black with RH side and stopped the cueball dead on the spot but I couldn't repeat that on the video however to my embarrassment I did manage to do it with LH side as Travis did but I did hold the spot a little better than he did. For this shot I think the drag is more important than the side and I will post another video showing that (but I'll try it out first in case I'm wrong).

So take a look and take your best shots. I note vmax got the same results as I did but of course generated some comments from Biggy. Just so you know Biggy, I have watched a number of Dr. Dave's videos and I only disagree with the SIT ones and only disagree with those happening on a snooker table with lighter balls and smaller pockets. The rest of his training videos are fine but apply (of course) more to pool where they can be used all the time.

See, I haven't made any snarky comments but I have issued a challenge to Jason on the second video. Jason, please put the camera over the pocket rather than hidden behind your shoulder.

[j6uk]

good stuff tel, really enjoyed that. and congratulations for the first few videos. on your channel, hope there will be more to come.

[throtts]

Hahaha, you really had me laughing here with some of the stuff you came out with, Terry Good honest vids. Not touched at all, fair play.

[Terry Davidson]

good stuff tel, really enjoyed that. and congratulations for the first few videos. on your channel, hope there will be more to come.

High praise indeed from TSF's snooker guru and cue crafter. Thank you very much. Will you take on my challenge?

I'm expecting some flak from some of the SIT believers.

[Terry Davidson]

Hahaha, you really had me laughing here with some of the stuff you came out with, Terry Good honest vids. Not touched at all, fair play.

I have to admit some of that was done on purpose although unrehearsed. I did practice some of the shots in the morning. I think my 2nd video will put the cat amongst the canaries and will generate another 100-pager.

It's sad that that particular shot actually comes down to millimeter and even less than millimeter tolerances and unless the camera is right behind the pocket and I think maybe a spotted CB instead of black in may show more of what's happening. I'm going to do a couple of more videos as I suspect Travis' shot of holding the black spot is more to do with drag than side, but we'll see as I will put that and every other video up warts and all. That mic on my camera is really sensitive but there's no adjustment. It is a Sony HD camera so it shows good quality.

[Ramon]

Hi Terry ,

Firstly , I'm happy to see you look very good for your age. I would say atleast another 50 years to go for you and i mean it !!

as for vid , I had the feeling that the way you did set up and aimed the shot in 2nd vid, was not the same as what I've seen in J6 vid. I may be wrong, though!!

Regarding your cueing, I am in no position at all to criticize you, you're the coach.
But imo, if you deliver the cue abit more fluent and not so fast, you may get sum better results.
In my book , start slow with delivery and than speed up , is realy important . ( something i noticed J6 and Travis did both very well ) .
But again , I may be wrong.

Gonna watch one more time ( in case i may missed something ) .
and many thanks for your effort regarding this matter .

[j6uk]

High praise indeed from TSF's snooker guru and cue crafter. Thank you very much. Will you take on my challenge?

I'm expecting some flak from some of the SIT believers.

your welcome. we are all still learning so i see another mountain on the horizon to climb till i reach that guru status..
i will be happy to work a few shots into another turn it in video, will need to think about how cus i would like it to fit into the last two vids.

really nice setup you have there btw, was always a dream of mine since was a boy.

[throtts]

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That mic on my camera is really sensitive but there's no adjustment. It is a Sony HD camera so it shows good quality.

It was good quality. Wish I had some recording equipment, well not really, you guys would slaughter me, hahaha..

Travis fingers are bleeding now, Tel..Lol..

[DeanH]

good stuff tel, really enjoyed that. and congratulations for the first few videos. on your channel, hope there will be more to come.

High praise indeed from TSF's snooker guru and cue crafter. Thank you very much. Will you take on my challenge?

I'm expecting some flak from some of the SIT believers.

https://youtu.be/H8zPNMqVi2E



Sorry couldn't resist. :biggrin:
Thanks Tel for the vids, so glad to see you strolling around your table again after so long
Take care

[throtts]

https://youtu.be/H8zPNMqVi2E



Sorry couldn't resist. :biggrin:
Thanks Tel for the vids, so glad to see you strolling around your table again after so long
Take care

You little herbert, Dean..hahaha..

[Terry Davidson]

https://youtu.be/H8zPNMqVi2E



Sorry couldn't resist. :biggrin:
Thanks Tel for the vids, so glad to see you strolling around your table again after so long
Take care

I think that's exactly what I'll see from Travis and Biggy...INCOMING!!!

[Terry Davidson]

I think this kind of discussion, even with the barbs, insults and flak is what keeps the Forum interesting as people love to see conflict. I hope this thread becomes another 100-pager. C'mon Travis and Biggy let's hear from you guys. OOPS...it's almost 9pm over there so maybe they are getting their beauty sleep. What happened to LittleReggie? His insults were always heartening.

Between this thread and Trump's antics I look forward to getting up every day and checking it all out. Now time for a smoke and some supper.

[DeanH]

https://youtu.be/H8zPNMqVi2E



Sorry couldn't resist. :biggrin:
Thanks Tel for the vids, so glad to see you strolling around your table again after so long
Take care

You little herbert, Dean..hahaha..

Lol "herbert" my late mum used to call me that

[markz]

Cheers for the videos Terry. Nice set up, must be great to have a knock whenever you feel like it. Only my opinion and my eyes probably gone but for me Jason had the red blocking more of the black than you did. All the shots you attempted are touch and feel shots where great timing is essential, from watching Jason he has this in bucket loads.

[OmaMiesta]

Terry I'm going to try this one when I get home, tbh I thought you were playing the shots a little too hard for SIT to have the desired effect on that angle... but I do think its makable if you play it with the right stroke and speed to just reach the pocket with extreme side.