Posted in Billiard Instruction Pool Lessons on Aug 15th, 2007
One-Rail Kicking
When I begin teaching students about one-rail kicking, I take the cue ball and put it in the jaws of the side pocket and then place an object ball in the jaws of the corner pocket on the same side of the table. I then ask the group, “Who knows how to make this [...]
Posted in Billiard Instruction Pool Lessons on Aug 15th, 2007
Different cues have different amounts of deflection. Some say it is the type of wood, some say it is the taper on the shaft, and so on. Once you get a cue, the amount of deflection should be consistent. This, however, is not the case.
I am a trick shot shooter. I set up a shot [...]
Posted in Billiard Instruction Pool Lessons on Aug 15th, 2007
This is my third column exploring the impact of the cue stick on performance. When I first started this series, I thought it would be a simple subject, maybe worthy of two columns at best. Mostly I wanted to see if switching to a 60-inch cue after playing with a 58-inch Joss for 15 years [...]
Posted in Billiard Instruction Pool Lessons on Aug 15th, 2007
The term “psychology” is often included in conversations about pool, probably because the sport is considered to have such a significant mental component. I’m using the term in this column, however, somewhat differently than usual. I’m not referring to the understanding of psychology that will help you psych out your opponent or take advantage of [...]
Posted in Billiard Instruction Pool Lessons on Aug 15th, 2007
In the last issue, I told you how I switched to a longer cue in hopes of improving my game. I gave you all the reasons why a 6-foot-plus guy like me, with long arms and legs, should benefit from such a move. I related all the pros and cons I had collected from top [...]
