10 Secrets of a GOOD STROKE in Pool
Description
Dr. Dave covers generally-recommended “best practices” that help make a pool stroke good. Topics covered [with timestamps] include:
- Intro [0:00]
1. Set and Check [0:53]
2. Relax and Test [1:40]
3. Pause and Verify [2:03]
4. Focus on Target [2:14]
5. Pull Back Slowly [2:26]
6. Transition Smoothly [2:47]
7. Keep Grip Relaxed [3:16]
8. Accelerate Smoothly [3:45]
9. Keep Elbow Still [4:14]
10. Finish the Stroke [4:55]
11. Stay Down and Still [5:30]
- Wrap Up [6:31]
---- shot montage [7:24]
Supporting Resources:
- pre-shot routine: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/pre-shot-routine/best-practices/
- stance advice: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stance/advice/
- stroke “best practices” document: https://billiards.colostate.edu/resource_files/stroke_best_practices.pdf
- stroke “best practices” resource page: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stroke/technique/pre-shot routine
- fundamentals tutorial: https://billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/fundamentals/
Source Instructional Videos (some with Samm Diep, who also appears in this video):
- Top 10 Secrets of a Good Draw/Backspin/Screw-Back Shot: https://youtu.be/5WPOf3ECEe4
- Top 10 Things Pool Players Do Wrong … and How to Fix Them: https://youtu.be/NWHuTHD4BzY
- Top 10 SECRETS of Pool: https://youtu.be/NQRDtTHVojM
- Top 10 Aim, Alignment, and STROKE DRILLS: https://youtu.be/D3oj9lte_5o
- Pre-Stance Routine ... A New Approach: https://youtu.be/0Ay9OXnbzsM
- How to Find the Perfect Pool/Snooker/Billiards Stance: https://youtu.be/Uqw5sCEx190
- Top 10 Speed Control Tips and Drills: https://youtu.be/5yR2OpCCchc
- Pool TERMINOLOGY and HOW TO PLAY ... Everything You Need to Know: https://youtu.be/5pAlv7RAaoo
Pro Shot Source Video:
- Francisco Bustamante: https://youtu.be/XoEFwSUkD18
- Keith McCready: https://youtu.be/oQVnT7D-OYM
- Allen Hopkins: https://youtu.be/A_AtilS8hfE
- John Schmidt: https://youtu.be/u8KsVm9ePlk
- Allison Fisher: https://youtu.be/whev067FidA
- Chang Jung-Lin: https://youtu.be/WdtfdoECRdo
- Chris Melling: https://youtu.be/yANTaQb26-Q
- Eklent Kaci: https://youtu.be/GMgf-fqg-Pc
- Tyler Styer: https://youtu.be/GMgf-fqg-Pc
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