Back to basics | timing and tempo

[@MikeyD8632]

Coming back after a 20 year layoff. Played a lot in my early 20'S. I love the game. Sometimes life happens. I just wanted to thank you for all of your excellent advice. I gained more from your video about the long straight shot than any practice session I've had. I had to learn everything all over again. After 45 days I'm starting to feel progress. Thanks once again and take care

[@Shizzymynizzy]

I had this problem and filming myself from behind really helped. It show me my wrist was tightening and jerking to the left. Hopefully it will help you

[@867star]

After rolling around this topic for a week, things finally make sense. Thanks Darren, and Dr. Dave.

[@leomaida92]

I have no words explaining how your videos (this in particular) are useful. Thanks a lot Darren!!

[@AngrierGorilla]

Great drill, it exposes your stroke flaws and you can correct them

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thanks for putting together the vid Darren 👍🏻

[@ethanletzer3507]

It's all about the basics. A good foundation with breed success

[@mariuszwiszowaty2979]

Simple to the point explanation 👌

[@run_out175]

You should do a video or (segment of a video) specifically on the grip hand. Theres a lot of nuances and adjustments to go over. Advantages/disadvantages for opening the hand more and clentching on the shot or keeping a closed hand during the stroke. Very valuable information to learn about !!

[@chosenproductions777]

Thank you for the free lesson. I always felt to close/punchy, and this explains it well. I also played a 780 Fargo and after the set he said I need better timing. Now it makes sense Thans

[@nickchandley5414]

Excellent tips Darren! The diamond's width tip on bridge length is easy for newer players to understand and they have a handy reference point right on the table!

[@dajentleman]

Thanks Champ for the vid! So basic yet so essential!

[@josephkane1723]

O.M.G. You are sharing a great deal, thank you I teach a blind man so what you share is tremendous thank so so much

[@jeffreystricko7656]

Great video Darren, thank you. Ps. I hope that all works out for you and your back in tournament play very soon.

[@myrio1]

I am always afraid I am going to rip the cloth!

[@jasonparker6138]

Thanks for doing this one, Darren 👍💪. A lot of us need this info.

[@oneyedgnarlyrob5611]

Been watching u for years. From the US. Oregon. U are gonna get alot more support for your commitment to this game. Haven't saw any American top professionals trying to grow the game by posting the kind of content u have been. And we're all human. Keep practicing and play well after the lay off. 90% of us pool players have made a mistake. The other 10% are liars.

[@darsigny]

good job witht the microphone!!! Great Video!

[@apexpredatorbilliardstraining]

Nice one Darren

[@ericshaun6078]

Some people say coaching others improves your own game. Either way top man.

[@regjavier2107]

Thanks, Darren! Cheers from the Philippines!

[@blueak3339]

Good instructions

[@rodconner9079]

Now this --- THIS is a GREAT and valuable video!!!! I truly hope many watch, listen -- and pay close attention; a lot can be learned right here!!!!! Awesome and Thanks Darren. Be Safe

[@ian8745]

Great video and one I needed.

[@chronispoulesis2884]

This is the best video us far a pro pool player and it’s a very very helpful information and the best keep it up 👍 Darren hope u playing soon

[@dynamiteappleton]

Thanks a lot appreciate it and hope it helps you and others

[@anthonyvlogs01]

@@dynamiteappleton it sure will. Going to practice this drill today after work. Thank you.

[@ChristianLawsonNYC]

Fantastic information, great job.

[@gwn860]

Great content yet again Darren, cheers.

[@toxman69]

Excellent advice for a newer player. Would love to see a video on shorter bridges around the rail when space and distance are issued for some shots. This is definitely with an area where I struggle and I bet many other players do as well.

[@tonysinclair6420]

Great tip. Keep up the great work.

[@martinappa6685]

This is an awesome video Darren. With limited time I try to play 3-4 times a week. I did this last weekend but I couldn't play for about 4 days and my stroke was off yesterday. After about 30+ of those shots I was back in line. I will do this now as a warm up every time. Thanks so much for this, simple and yet very very effective.

[@ki21826]

Great explanation really appreciate it I have a piece of tape on my cue to make sure I stay on the same position all the time.

[@kellyreardon7386]

I enjoy your videos darren

[@gordonhilditch701]

Another useful video thanks

[@alanfrancis9225]

Great explanation, I play snooker, and it certainly applies in my game also.

[@JaceGarruk]

Thank you again.

[@dupi7887]

This is perfect! I think the big mess ups are coming on shots for exampke 14 inches away from the rail and then shooting off the Rail losing timing and tempo

[@michaelwilliams-wv6xb]

thank you so much for your knowledge Darren

[@travisbrown7790]

I needed that video. Thanks

[@dynamiteappleton]

requests Please if you like my videos donate to my PayPal as I’m doing all this for you guys , www.paypal.me/darrenapp

[@johnniewalker9737]

Thanks a lot Darren. That was ace!

[@jasonterry5792]

Great drill. Thanks

[@koopicaca123]

thank you darren you are my champion

[@deadballPaul]

Great video and where can i get that "cues of fury" poster! i need that for my pool room. ha! awesome job as always.

[@Paul-zp3gk]

This is Great!

[@robdetuinman2]

Thank Darren! 👍

[@cristianmunteanu8765]

Nice one, Dazz!😎

[@cst369]

Thanks Darren!

[@aljordan2698]

Like your explanation of a short bridge but when do you go with a longer bridge?

[@gregorymitchell8455]

Jimmy Caras says 10 inch bridge. So Does Steve Davis so this is pretty spot on pal.

[@thomaslahr9022]

So you drop the elbow to get thru the ball better?

[@gerardonava6691]

The baddest dude I. Pool

[@jarosbilliards6074]

I measure from my wrist to my elbow which is 11" and i try to have that length on most shots From center of cueball to the v of my open bridge

[@youtubesux6361]

Would you use the same bridge length on a bar box? I havea standard table at my house and it seems like a lot of bridge to me whenever I transfer to a bar box table

[@bencayago731]

Hope you will do a video how to align into the shot.how to find the vision center....thanks darren....

[@dynamiteappleton]

We have one pre shot

[@bencayago731]

@@dynamiteappleton thanks pal..ill check it to your channel... God bless

[@Jack3dBrett]

I practice this exact shot before every session as well for many reasons but one of them that I cant figure out it why I keep putting right spin on the ball. I still pot the ball and still draw the ball back decently but there is always slightly right spin on the ball. I cant tell if its something with my cueing or if im aiming slightly across the ball. Also with straight in shots I always have a tendency to miss to the left jaw of the pocket and I think its correlated with the draw shot. Ive tried adjusting my aiming to compensate but then the stroke feels a little off. Do you have any thoughts on this?

[@TLHarris17]

I had some similar issues with my game. My instructor told me I wasn’t hitting center of the CB even though that’s where my aim was. In my case my stroke was fine. The issue was more from me not aiming with my true vision center. Once I found my vision center, shots that gave me trouble before all of a sudden ‘clicked’ and I could accurately predict path of the OB and CB with more ease. Before finding my vision center I tried to compensate by intentionally over or under aiming to what would normally feel right. I pocketed the ball but my brain wasn’t happy with the method. Like you said, it just felt off. That said, now that I know where to put the cue in relation to my vision center, it has affected my stance based on where I’m shooting from on the table. Stretching across the table has a slightly different sight picture vs coming off the rail, etc. Hope this helps! Best of luck to you.

[@Jack3dBrett]

@@TLHarris17 how did you figure out your vision center?

[@onnyt60]

Here is one of the best methods to figure it out. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaWod6l4aLSfe9E

[@dynamiteappleton]

Yes my video be out soon alignment and pre shot routine everything and the basic start to execute you got to line up before get down to the shot

[@markinjhawkland724]

Try taking videos of yourself with your phone. It can be eye opening!

[@briantreadwell2206]

I’m guessing this translates to UK 8 ball, just alter the distances?

[@acedrumminman]

Darren, how do feel about the "pause" at the backswing?

[@dynamiteappleton]

Not a fan pal more for snooker ! Pool got to move cueball around more and spin the ball more etc so feel everything in pool and going through the cueball with the right tempo and timing

[@TheJurgisRud]

Mr Appleton, do you prefer a dime radius? Nickel, or other? ... I ask because I prefer the nickel radius on a 12.75mm but most players I know use the dime. Which do you use? Thanks.

[@dynamiteappleton]

I like dime pal but not essential

[@badjal1]

So where is the 12 inch follow through? Everyone is saying equal the follow through?

[@dynamiteappleton]

Not true as the cueball stops u from doing that but u hit the cueball at the right time and will get thru the cueball nicely

[@GregEricson]

As long as they're drug testing pool players might as well start drug testing the big-wigs at matchroom pool UK open US Open etc. We don't want any unsavory CEO's running around.