Can't get through the lineup - tips and ideas

[alabadi]

that's good going les, its hard when you get down to the last two or three balls and miss, however I noticed you had quite a few tough pots there, which makes getting good position on your next shot even tougher.

concentrate on cueball position, before you play the shot select the area you want the cueball to finish in and focus on getting it.

if you find you are not getting the desired position. do some solo practice on cueball control. I was having the same trouble, the first 8-10 reds were pretty straight forward its the last few you realise you need good position or it becomes very difficult, I plan two shots ahead rather than one at a time it gives me more success.

keep it going don't get disheartened small improvements take time to become ingrained into your setup.

[ibogine]

post a video of you shooting with all the advice given after a few months, weeks at best. There's no point in putting up your videos every day as the new habits obviously can't be engrained overnight. Just my suggestion. Good luck and hang in there.

[j6uk]

As you requested 15 Red Line Up, I went back to what feels comfortable and concentrated on one thing BOB almost there 3rd ball from end I played real bad position and just from lack of experience, I was not sure if I could hold the cue ball or should I play it off the cushion. I do that a fair bit which takes me out of position.

https://bambuser.com/v/4541006

well done! keep doing it till you can clear it easy 2-3 times in a row. you'll feel your cue ball control will become much better, then move to the line up with colors

[luke-h]

Not trying to interfere as i think there are enough people helping lol, but keep an eye on your grip hand, sometime's you look like your gripping the cue rather than holding it.

[itsnoteasy]

Staying stiller, cueing looks more relaxed, on the way now Les, good luck , well done keep at it.

[lesedwards]

is it normal i actually watched that video? - i think you are over thinking it. also some shots a very long pause and others very quick.

Hi ADR, yea I know my front pause is very inconsistent because I am really working on looking at BOB and some times I have to re focus because my eyes have already wandered towards the pocket. Right now I am working on looking at cue ball on front pause then just as I draw the cue back then look at BOB.

[ADR147]

As you requested 15 Red Line Up, I went back to what feels comfortable and concentrated on one thing BOB almost there 3rd ball from end I played real bad position and just from lack of experience, I was not sure if I could hold the cue ball or should I play it off the cushion. I do that a fair bit which cost me.

https://bambuser.com/v/4538382

is it normal i actually watched that video? - i think you are over thinking it. also some shots a very long pause and others very quick.

[lesedwards]

eeerrr yeah

As you requested 15 Red Line Up, I went back to what feels comfortable and concentrated on one thing BOB almost there 3rd ball from end I played real bad position and just from lack of experience, I was not sure if I could hold the cue ball or should I play it off the cushion. I do that a fair bit which takes me out of position.

https://bambuser.com/v/4541006

[lesedwards]

Good stuff Les and best of luck mate. You are not alone also regarding your game and we all go **** like this at stages.

What actually is involved regarding opening the pockets?? Is it just a removal of the cushion felt and then shaping the rubber underneath so they are more of a natural curve and not so sharp??

Yes hope to get a 1/4" or a bit more out of the corners and at least 1/2" out of the sides.

[Chappy5]

Thanks, I love my table except for the pockets, as Chappy5 mentioned they look a little tight. Yes they are very tight in fact just about identical to TV Pockets. I have a guy coming next week to open them up.

Good stuff Les and best of luck mate. You are not alone also regarding your game and we all go **** like this at stages.

What actually is involved regarding opening the pockets?? Is it just a removal of the cushion felt and then shaping the rubber underneath so they are more of a natural curve and not so sharp??

[j6uk]

What do you want me to stick up tonight? Running the 15 reds from black to blue?

eeerrr yeah

[lesedwards]

and stick it up tonight

What do you want me to stick up tonight? Running the 15 reds from black to blue?

[itsnoteasy]

okay i couldn't resist and i took a peek at this one, i flicked though and though hey he's hitting the ball with more authority!
but what's with this pointless routine? when are you gonna get down to work fella? come on lets go, no time to wast!
one crucial thing is to have a destination plan for the white on every-stingle-shot you ever play on a snooker table, yes play position, even if your fart arsing around like in this vid.. do the 15reds, do the 15reds. 15reds.

Just a little aside to all this, I think it kind of shows up how good players and pros think different to is duffers. When I went up to see Chris(he probably won't even remember this as it was just a passing thing in a long day but it really stuck with me) he had to nip out the room just for two mins, so I got the blue out and potted a couple of long ones just for something to do, as he came back in I potted one and the cue ball stunned across onto the side cushion, what where you trying to do with the white there Jim he said, nothing I replied I was just potting the blue, huh said Chris and we got on with something else, I felt a right tit lol, but it didn't half stay with me, what's the point in potting a lovely shot to end up tight under the Cush , so now when I practice them I try and hold for the pink or either roll or stun through for the black(I play them from baulk in between blue and pink spot.) if nothing else it gives you greater satisfaction when you get it right.

[j6uk]

I do this routine for a few reasons.
1. Simple pots which helps me work on cueing, BOB and position on colours
2. Build confidence
3. Ball position on running colours
4. Pink off its spot is a very difficult shot on my table with very narrow side pockets
5. Black off its spot always good for anyone when black is the main ball on the table.

yes but its pointless.

Yes tonight is lineup night. RED, RED, RED, Might throw the black in for a while.

now now les, stop it! omly 15reds from black to blue

and stick it up tonight

[lesedwards]

Thanks VMax I will be working hard on all this.