Modeling Fedor Gorst 🎯 Finding Your Center to Maximize Connection 🔥 Become a POOL PLAYING MACHINE

I'm impressed by the newest champion's fundamentals, especially SKY Woodward, Shane Van Boening and Fedor Gorst.
My martial arts and pocket mentor Dalton Leong told me over and over to "Find Your Center" if you're going to become a world champion player.💪
In this video I show a DRILL to find Your Center.....when you practice what I demonstrate your game will improve*, not only your shot-making, your feel, touch and instinct for the game will be enhanced.
*(practice this Drill at least 20 min 3-5 days in a row if possible)
At the highest level you'll feel like you are not playing the Game, the Game is performing Through You.🔥
The Game is the Teacher
To learn more about my champion level fundamentals, techniques and systems join me at www.masteringpocketbilliards.com
special thanks to Chad Godfrey at the Speakeazy Billiards in Sanford NC for helping with the camera work, much appreciated 💯

[@hardway_6823]

CJ this was something you showed me once, a few years ago at Buffalos and I could never quite remember what it was. What I definitely remember was that this little adjustment to my stance, and centering up my body the way you’re showing in this video, made an instant and dramatic improvement in my shotmaking accuracy. At least for me this is probably the best ‘tip’ I’ve ever got that really showed immediate and dramatic results in my game. Thanks for making this video CJ - for what it’s worth, I’ve always bragged on ya for being a great teacher (and player) of the game and this is a great example of that!

[@cjwiley1541]

Thanks I really appreciate that, one of my main goals has been to help raise the level of America's players - glad to hear you benefited my friend 💪 $hoot $traight

[@Blessed.2.Teach.4God]

What a great comment, thanks to both of you. Good stuff CJ - God bless†

[@daygrindtroy]

I had you up 9-8 in Sanford FL race to 10 on pro cup 9 fter and I missed that 7 because I didn't know what I know now about center vision alignment. It completely changed my game. You may remember me it's Shooter I live everywhere. 👋😎

[@thebeardedman-drenaline5546]

You literally just shared the most important secret of pool!! Well articulated sir, thank you!

[@cjwiley1541]

Don't tell anyone 😉 you are certainly welcome 💪the Game is our Teacher

[@frazierg0325]

One of the best videos you ever done.

[@bigpoppapump620]

You explain things better than many & soooo glad you said perspective. I don’t necessarily teach people pool things I help them identify the proper perspective in their mind’s eye & it’s usually an epiphany for them with immediate massive improvements and or simplification of their game. 👍👍

[@howdy2496]

Very well articulated.

[@erickort1987]

awesome classic car behind the glass

[@johngies4024]

Once again, my shot making has improved drastically. I’m now making shots I always struggled with. Think technique is spot on. It truly makes a great difference. It’s worth the couple hours to get it down and fine tune it to your body. Thank you CJ!!

[@cjwiley1541]

Yes it makes the game Much easier once the footwork becomes natural - glad you're playing well my friend 💪 The Game is the Teacher

[@rayhutch4703]

Back in the game in retirement and am hooked. I’m trying this stance hoping it can cure other fundamentals that need tweaking (elbow, wrist location, consistent straight stroke etc). One thing I notice with this stance is how close cue hand is to my body/waist. There are so many stance opinions where there’s so much more space between the stroke hand and body. Just making sure I’m doing this correctly. Love your stuff so far.

[@cjwiley1541]

The distance between your right hand and hip/body can be increased by turning your right foot more (90 degrees is max) - also MAKE SURE your left foot is In Front of your right toe so your hips are automatically turned to the right so they clear out of the way when you go down on the shot.

[@jamesdavis8731]

There is one extremely nuanced factor CJ is talking about here - and it is related to vision center. With the way he says put the cue out in front of you he is exactly right about that ending up being your vision center. At first this confused me a bit, but he is right. If your vision center is under the right eye, if you do as CJ says, then when you get down that is where the cue is going to end up as long as you don't cock your head in a really weird way. The same goes for any vision center that you might have. Over the years I have struggled with eye alignment and body alignment - they have to be in unison - but this makes total sense. My wife, who has a different vision center that I have, just tried what CJ shows here and when she got down on the shot everything was aligned well and the cue was under her vision center. This seems like an easier way to get down on the shot properly. And by the way, when CJ talks about Fedor Gorst doing what he does - he is exactly right. But you see others like Ko Ping Chung do very similar things. I think everyone should give this a try.

[@cjwiley1541]

You nailed it!!.💪 Everyone needs to find their center and this is how. Mahalo 🌴

[@johngies4024]

This is the best video. My shot making has improved 10 fold since implementing this. Thank you CJ

[@cjwiley1541]

You're welcome bud glad you put some time into it, the rewards are very valuable! It pays to be Centered! The Game is the Teacher 💪

[@imranramjewan6470]

This is what I believed in for years . Best advise on stance right here 💯

[@MikeyD22]

Great presentation, CJ. Several years ago, I took a three hour lesson from you at Big Dogs in Des Moines and you introduced me to your Touch of Inside concept. It took me quite a while to completely grasp the concept and effectively apply it to my game. But now I consider it one of the most valuable and useful pieces of information since I started playing pool. If you ever get a chance to do a new follow-up video on this channel, I'm sure many others will benefit as I have. 👍

[@cjwiley1541]

That's a great idea, I'll do that one after I go over the lower body alignment keys - glad you benefited from my knowledge, I've played Supernatural Speeds using the Touch of Inside, it's Powerful especially when the alignment is perfected. Mahalo🌴

[@kevinlyons1917]

It's works !! Thank you C.J. . I think I've seen Tyler Styer do something very similar. Best way to get on a shot I've ever done. Easy an accurate.

[@terrye8556]

Hi Cj, I watch a lot of pool videos. And I have to say this video has helped me more than any I have watched, bar none!!!!!!!!!!!! I do the mighty X drill when I first start my play/drills. And I have had the toughest time doing just a plain stop shot. My cue ball is always moving after contact with the object ball. After hitting some balls in the side pocket like the way you start, I move to the X drill. Short distance at first then worked my way to the longer shots, and what a difference your technique has made. I'm able to do an almost perfect stop shot now. It still needs some more work, but now I'm on the right path. I'll be watching more of your videos, but I just wanted to say Thank you for giving me another tool to work with.

[@cjwiley1541]

You're welcome my friend, you'll enjoy the video I just downloaded to show how to aim with English. Shoot Straight

[@ronsirard]

Thanks CJ been working on this and you added another great technique to better repeat this!! Align stick to center and step back

[@vytasivanouskas]

WOW! Been struggling with straight UN's for the longest time. Saw your video this morning and did 30 corner to corner stop shots, and only missed three. Who knew that such a simple adjustment would have such an effect. Thanks CJ, you are God.

[@cjwiley1541]

Glad to help, God has certainly given us these opportunities.....He is a pool player, I can tell because the geometry is Perfect - keep up the good work, remember this Rule of thumb 1) Start centered so you stay Centered 2) Start Balanced so you'll stay balanced (through the entire shot) The Game is the Teacher 💪

[@dannyuttam8693]

good explanation

[@Poolology101]

Excellent lesson!

[@rifqifalih1968]

This is insane! Totally makes sense!

[@cjwiley1541]

This knowledge literally changed my life - make it yours 💪

[@johnhayes6414]

I like your stories. I can't wait enough for lessons on this channel

[@cjwiley1541]

Glad you like them!

[@johnhayes6414]

I've played for about 30 years in leagues starting in the early 80's stopped playing for around 10 years. I would love to start playing again. And starting learning everything I can. I got to high level but never advanced. Now trying I seamed to loss everything stance,stroke. I love pool. Want to get a great custom cue as well.

[@valentenicoletti3622]

Really well done Sir ! Thanks for your sharing!

[@BlackjackDSapolis]

Awesome stuff! Love this video!

[@anon2414]

Love the car museum next to the pool room.

[@cjwiley1541]

60 Caddy - looks like the Batmobile 😊 thanks

[@rifqifalihhutama861]

i think a clear hip and positioning shot is what matters this method can help achieve that

[@cjwiley1541]

Yes either the head controls the body like most pool players do or control the body with the center, which are the hips.....the hips pushed BACK forces the head Forward. The Game is the Teacher 💪

[@patrickbale201]

Awesome video

[@hendaushendaus6503]

Hello Mr Wiley you are a good magic pool player I am from Lebanon and I watch all your best games i need from you to get back your videos lessons of 2012 please I wish I can see your best practicing 🙏 Thank you regards and God Bless you and your family

[@cjwiley1541]

Those are all at www.cjwiley.com on my private instructional site. Mahalo 🌴

[@hendaushendaus6503]

Thank you Mr Wiley on pool game when I was playing with my friends i can't shoot the ball well to the pocket and also at distance

[@hendaushendaus6503]

Sorry but I cannot found the videos on your site

[@cjwiley1541]

Did you join the site, you have to have a password.

[@hendaushendaus6503]

I got this message from your site You are unauthorized to view this page. Very bad 😔

[@tableroll1]

I will try this. I guess clearance with the right hip is not a problem.

[@cjwiley1541]

The hip isn't a problem IF your left foot is IN FRONT of the right toe - this is the secret that isn't known by many

[@leehancocks5834]

Only just discovered this channel, great stuff!

[@cjwiley1541]

Welcome

[@ruabadfish2oou]

I spent a few hours with CJ and to be honest left a little confused. However, after about a month it finally clicked and my consistency jumped up to closer how it was years ago when I was playing every day. Essentially he gives you a reference to start from with the ball as well as with your body.

[@daaam2160]

Had the exact same experience with. He's a knowledgeable guy.

[@cjwiley1541]

Yes it usually takes 2-3 lessons to make the necessary changes - at first you'll be doing several things backwards from what you're used to.....it took me 2 weeks to make the changes back in 1991 but it was the key to becoming ESPN World Champion and Player of the Year.....the new stance so I could shoot out of my center took work but it was well worth it....still is and starting to pay off even more lately as I start to focus on my own game again. Thanks bud, glad you're playing better, the game is our Teacher 💪

[@jeffdowns1038]

Thank you!

[@richredd2006]

Right On.......

[@davidparker781]

My observation, having put your approach into practice for the past several months is that if I start from my body centered but with my feet close together then I only have to step forward with my left foot, parallel to the target line. If I were to start with my feet apart (as your video suggests), then I have to step back first with my right foot to get it on line. It’s easier and more precise to start with my feet together because my right foot is already on the proper line. Your thoughts?

[@cjwiley1541]

It doesn't matter that much about the distance between your feet, what IS essential is to start with your Left Foot in Front of your Right Toe so your hips are automatically turned to the left so your Hips Clear without any twisting - you are probably twisting your hips out of the way without realizing it if you've Not doing this foot position.

[@davidparker781]

@@cjwiley1541 my left foot position is good but on some shots I do find I twist my hips into position rather than just squatting straight down. When I squat straight down into position, it does seem to prevent the butt of the cue from coming a little from the inside. The problem now seems to be having an awareness not to twist the hips without becoming too mechanical in my thinking. Thanks.

[@cjwiley1541]

@@davidparker781 I wouldn't recommend squatting, if you get your feet correct you can just push your hips back to go down to the shooting position. Keep the flex in your knees the same, again, it's vital to start out in the body/feet position I described.

[@carybrauer9669]

Good stuff brother!

[@earthtribe786]

great stuff, i've wondered what you mean by center of chest for a while .... thanks!

[@DjDupree]

Thamk you.

[@johnhester4024]

Nice!!!😊

[@douglasmichel6361]

Nice Caddi

[@PoolProblems]

1. Find center 2. Apply a touch of inside

[@chrishabgood8900]

There is also head position over the cue

[@RoeVenturesLLC]

practice practice practice

[@cjwiley1541]

Perfect Practice is the key

[@michaelgrayrn4579]

GREAT!!;

[@boxlaxtv5891]

Have you ever played at Amsterdam billiards in NYC CJ? Any plans to be in NYC would love to have a lesson

[@cjwiley1541]

I was there a long time ago - if there was enough demand I'd travel there a few days - thanks

[@dwaynecarlson8953]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. When are you coming thru Virginia ???

[@cjwiley1541]

I'm in North Carolina, I was there a couple months ago at the beginning of the year.

[@rifqifalih1968]

What if the object ball position is not straight to the cue? Like it gets 90 degree angle how to find the centre?

[@cjwiley1541]

The Center to Center or Center to Edge are alignment or Starting positions on every shot so the angles can be triangulated....I have two parallel lines for reference rather than one "shot line" with no other baseline or references.

[@richardjames1405]

Shoot some tough shots with this technique.

[@cjwiley1541]

This is a drill to find your center and establish your ideal upper body position with your shoulder, elbow and hand alignment.

[@allenschneider1847]

So when yo step back are you putting your right foot directly on the shot line?

[@cjwiley1541]

Yes the angle bone is on the line but I was just showing the right foot had to be behind to get your hips out of the way.....I'll show the exact footwork soon, the left foot is parallel to the line of the shot and you step either out to the left or up and to the left, the key is to never allow the left foot to be behind the right toe or the hips won't clear properly.

[@allenschneider1847]

@@cjwiley1541 Thanks CJ, really enjoy your instructional and "on the road" videos. I'm 72 and grew up in Tulsa watching Dick Lane play straight pool and Fat Randy Wallace play 9 ball. So many in my generation are now gone. Your videos are both entertaining and helpful. My son now plays out of OKC - he's a top BCA and APA player.. He is also enjoying your history and helpful comments. He was 12 yrs old when we watched Jimmy Wetch play James Walden at Cheaters. Some how the pool bug has now got a hold of him too. Lol Have a great holiday!

[@cjwiley1541]

@allenschneider1847 that's awesome, Fat Randy was a character I met him when about 17 at the Billiard Palace in Tulsa - Dick Lane disappeared not sure what he's doing these days - glad you like my Adventures bud, I want to make sure a lot of history is documented and I'm one of the last of the road players to have the opportunity - thanks for reaching out and enjoy your holidays my friend.....the Game is our Teacher 💪💖

[@timothysajko9934]

How do you stay calm after missing an easy shot that shouldn't have been missed ..I get mad at myself .

[@cjwiley1541]

Develop an attitude that no matter what happens it's Always going to be for your own good and improvement - I practice this, like anything else it won't come to you without putting in the work.

[@timothysajko9934]

@@cjwiley1541 thanks cj

[@acedrumminman]

Hey CJ, do you think the Euro players were influenced by the snooker greats like Ronnie O? Ronnie places the cue right under his chin between his eyes, and that stance moves his hip out of the way. I noticed watching Karen Corr and Allison Fisher making the transition to pool keep all their snooker fundamentals....great video as usual.

[@cjwiley1541]

Ronnie gets great results but he's in more of a snooker stance - a lot of players put the cue on their chin because they start very young and aren't tall....I stood on a Pepsi crate so never had to get that low....I'm glad it puts less stress on my body.

[@David-nd9su]

Nice table! What kind is it? Looks like a Gold. Who extended your rails? Are the pocket angles cut 141 degrees like a diamond table?

[@cjwiley1541]

It's a Gold with 4 inch pockets - Mark Gregory did them and he's probably the best in the country as far as pool table mechanics....it plays extremely well. 💪

[@davidparker781]

Because I’m right eye dominant, I find my ‘center’ is about 2 “ to the right of the center of my chest, so I start my line up on the target line from that point. Ok?

[@cjwiley1541]

Try using the Center of your chest, the dominant eye won't effect your Center perspective much until you go all the way down on the shot - above the shot it's ideal for the line to be between your eyes, your eyes need to work Together, this also maximizes your Connection to the shot which increases Feel/Touch for every shot. $hoot $traight and Stay Balanced/Centered💪 $

[@rifqifalih1968]

Hi champ usually we aim with our foot / hip then start to get down.. and now the focus shifts from aiming with foot but we just aiming with our chest and visions..? And start to get down by holding/pushing the hip back?i think im still having difficulty comprehending this technique please kindly need your response

[@cjwiley1541]

You don't Aim with the center of your chest, this is an Alignment position - Aiming and Alignment are two different things, the Alignment is a reference or baseline between the cueball and object ball, AIMING is what you do to Triangulate the desired angle off that reference of Center/Center or Center/Edge. There are other videos I show this especially @ www.cjwiley.com

[@rifqifalih1968]

@@cjwiley1541 got it champ i usually work out my hip first then focus on the line but for this technique we need to focus on the ball first with our eyes and chest right? Dont mind about the leg and hip?

[@SpaceboyBilliards]

I copied your Sky Woodward trick and won my Masters match 7-1 lol I one stroked everything and only missed like 2 balls all set, and 1 was a money ball with an awkward angle and thats why i didnt win 7-0

[@cjwiley1541]

The Game is so much easier when we develop this technique of Shooting out of our Center - better aiming, position play and connection to the targets.....it's worth it's weight in gold, glad you're benefiting you game and pool life - the Game is the Teacher 💪

[@rifqifalihhutama861]

one quick question champ so when we get the centre and the position is locked we just need to get down right? so all alignment will automatically follow?

[@cjwiley1541]

I'm not sure what you mean exactly, one you find your starting position Center to Center just step out with your left foot (and forward if you want but never back) and push your hips straight back which will make your head go straight down to the cueball.....don't try to aim from there instead FEEL the angle with your mind, eyes and body + Create the Shot rather than just visually seeing it and always watch the object ball hit the pocket never the cueball after contact.

[@rifqifalihhutama861]

@@cjwiley1541 got it champ so we push the hip back and push our arm back as well as we get down for the shot right?

[@ledariussummers1788]

So is the leg of the hand you shoot with still at 40- 90 degree angle vs parallel?

[@cjwiley1541]

Yes, the more you turn your right foot towards 90 degrees the more right hip clearance you'll have (more room from your body)

[@ledariussummers1788]

​@@cjwiley1541ok, because I am left handed

[@user-he2xn3jq3t]

hi my vision centre is to the right of my nose how would this work for me ... ,had a thing called sight right and shows your true line of sight

[@cjwiley1541]

It doesn't matter, just put the shaft in the center of your vision - when you get down on the shot you will favor your right side automatically, it's the starting position that's most important, that's where you Align , Aim and plan your shot.

[@user-he2xn3jq3t]

thank you cj will certainly give this a try

[@logic368]

Hi CJ, why do I never hear about your touch of inside system? Do you still teach that?

[@cjwiley1541]

Yes I have a lot of people using it but it's not an aiming system, I am showing that one soon.

[@logic368]

@@cjwiley1541 excited to see it. For many years I avoided inside English because people said I would miss more. Now I realize that high inside going two rails to the center of the table is one of the most useful shots ever!!!

[@frankyeager2298]

What Cue / shaft are you playing with CJ ? Kinda surprised to see A carbon in your hand, I get the buzz but not sure I could go back to wood once I re-train & dial inn to these carbon shafts

[@cjwiley1541]

I tried other Carbon Shafts and didn't like the feel but this one is different and a Weapon on the Bludworth Cue - it's. BULL CARBON SHAFT it has all the advantages of carbon and the Feel of Wood.

[@frankyeager2298]

@cjwiley1541 thanks for the feedback my local room has been marketing Bull-Carbon for about a year there's so many now its hard to navigate through the smoke & mirrors.

[@Arthur-nr5ci]

Hey CJ, I'm in Fort Worth. Do you still give lessons! I'd love to get some feedback on my game.

[@cjwiley1541]

Yes but I'm in North Carolina for awhile - not sure when I'll be back in Texas.

[@Arthur-nr5ci]

@cjwiley1541 Ah, ok I'll try back another time.

[@portaransasdude]

I am right eye dominant and play left handed. Is that an issue? I have heard of a left handed player switching permanently to right hand playing due to this. What are your thoughts?

[@cjwiley1541]

I don't think it matters when finding your Center - when you come down on the shot you may favor your right eye but that happens naturally - I'm almost in the Center and Earl Strickland is severely on his right eye.....think of your eyes working Together, you'll play better with two than you will with one. (Bobby Jones the legendary golfer actually said that first).

[@whiteashpiperwhiteashpiper5447]

Is that a 62 cady

[@cjwiley1541]

60 Cadillac

[@ObsessedWithPool]

My vision center is a lot off to the left because of the way my eyes work (or don't work;super dominant left eye), so how can this help me when my center isn't centered??

[@cjwiley1541]

You only have to find Your center so it's the line of sight that your eyes work best together.

[@danender5555]

Exactly as me... I am right handed with left dominant eye. My vision center is shifted to the left, so as right handed player I had to adjust my stance by moving my right foot more to the right, so my vision center, chest, cue and shooting line are all at the very same plane. BTW, I also used a laser level to prove to myself that I was way off centered, having a bad stance habit all the time... had struggled with consistency for years, asking myself many times, what am I doing wrong.

[@cjwiley1541]

I would be surprised if your chest is in the center of your Alignment line....next time you go up to a shot place the butt of your cue to the center of your chest and let the cue go straight and level so you have a reference for your alignment.....you'll see the line you're seeing is an illusion....I can fix this in person but it's difficult in writing or even on video. Watch my Centering video on this KZbin channel and keep fine-tuning your alignment.

[@ObsessedWithPool]

Thanks CJ, I'll try this

[@kcqbill]

Hi CJ I am using the toi system but I have a question do you ever use outside English on any shots or do you always make the TOI work on every shot

[@cjwiley1541]

Yes there's times you'll have to use outside English, usually to change the angle off a rail.

[@kcqbill]

Thank you CJ

[@kerrmoney]

What shaft is that,CJ?

[@cjwiley1541]

Bull Carbon 11.8mm it's the first Carbon that plays like a great wood shaft - it's deadly accurate and the deflection rate is ideal for me although there are shots I have to alter slightly because the response off the cueball is sensitive because of the extra power.

[@gman5051]

First

[@Crazywaffle5150]

Now delete this video so I can keep the secrets to myself. 😂