Pro Pool Secrets 🎯 How Champions Develop the Ideal Release Point for Amazing Control & Shot Making

[@trevorsmith3947]

Great shot at the end super impressive CJ

[@jasonkroner8089]

CJ, I’ve been a very long time member of your site and watch every single one of your KZbin videos. I’ve been using TOI now for about 3 years. I really think about and study the finer points of it and the philosophy of favoring 1 side of the ball and over cutting slightly “The 3-part pocket system” basically. What an incredible concept. Just like how Jack Nicklaus played a fade so he could aim at the fairway and use the whole fairway as a margin for error. I feel like the longer I stick with this, the more “A-HA!!” moments that I have. There is like a hidden structure beneath the surface of the game. You know what I mean I’m sure. I feel like now I can pocket balls as good as anyone who walks into the pool room. My only problem if I’m being honest is… consistency. I reallllly study your videos about your footwork, centering, pre-shot routines, etc. It HAS to be some kind of flaw in my fundamentals. My question is.. how long did it take you before you could routinely shoot +.900? I am always watching old AccuStats videos of you and Sigel, and Buddy, and Nick, and Archer, and alllll the guys. How long did it take you guys to reach that level of mastery? What is it you’re all doing that we just aren’t? Thank you! I wish there was a way I could pay you back for all you have given to my pool game. Your love of the game comes through and I can’t appreciate you enough for everything you’ve given us 🙏🏻

[@cjwiley1541]

I could answer your questions if I saw you play in person, sometimes it's just a minor thing that you're taking for granted - you must Feel like you're connecting to the game physically and mentally - Dalton used to tell me to "pretend like you are the cueball" which is a good thing to strive for - physically it sounds like you're an inch or two off on your starting position, I'd guess 2 inches too far to the right - put the cue in the center of your chest and make it level between the like of the cueball and object ball so you can see for sure that your eyes aren't seeing an illusionary line instead of the exact one.

[@jasonkroner8089]

I just spotted something I’m going to try. In one of your centering videos you step BACK with your right foot to clear your hips. I always step forward with my left. This could definitely throw me off a few inches to the right, just as you said!

[@johnhelems721]

@@jasonkroner8089

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

Hmm, very interesting! I’ll try this.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

I like it CJ, when balls are close together, shorten your bridge length. GOOD STUFF! 👍🏻

[@bobdefederico4803]

Hey CJ..started doing this 3 days ago..doing 2 to 3 hour sessions..my pocketing and vision of the angles has gone up massively . I started with the stick on my belly button to over exaggerating it and its now become natural and my game is growing quickly. I have to thank you ..i feel now my game is really going to get great. I cant imagine in 6 months where ill be thanks again.

[@cjwiley1541]

Glad to hear that, once you have that Foundation and footwork the sky is the limit for your game. Shoot Straight 💪

[@sandraguidry5430]

I've watched it twice. Wow. Great lesson.

[@cjwiley1541]

Make the Knowledge Yours💖🏆

[@chriswhalley]

@@cjwiley1541i really appreciate this lesson too, thank you 🙏

[@mikegarrett7933]

Cj sometimes I notice you like bold t shirts and loud tank tops but this laid back look is your best look imo Luv the shoes

[@cjwiley1541]

My golf shoes 😊 I've been playing more golf than pool latelt

[@mikegarrett7933]

More importantly than your wardrobe haa...is the excellent advice Thx

[@WildBill312]

I’ve been messing around with this for a few years now but didn’t really know why I was doing it but thought that it was helping me be more consistent but you actually explained kind of what I was thinking

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks

[@davidmoore4953]

Very good info thank you

[@dondrayrobinson3057]

Good stuff

[@nvpoolshooter]

Damn. Sitting in front of my table now. I gotta practice that last shot! Normally, I would low left the piss out the cue ball trying to draw into the long rail and spin down table. I've been playing pool since 1975 and I've never thought of moving my grip hand up like you demonstrated. Don't think I've ever seen anyone do that. It makes sense though. I'll have to tinker with that to see how it feels.

[@cjwiley1541]

Play 5 racks and Only hold the cue in the front but make sure your Distance from the ball and your bridge Length syncs like I show - this is vital to make sure your release point is correct. This won't be easy but you'll learn a lot about your stroke and especially the Release Point which leads to better control and consistency. The Game is the Teacher

[@ledariussummers1788]

I thought you were initially taught to stand with the center of your chest to the cue behind the cue ball?

[@jamesstephenson7334]

I always thought the feel of closer shots was better with holding the cue further up the wrap, not stroking through it as much, less chance of it going squirrelly.I don't play a lot though, I could be wrong.

[@cjwiley1541]

You're correct but for other reasons, choking up moves you closer to the cueball which also shortens your bridge Length - the result is you'll stand up higher so you can see between the balls which I believe is an advantage, especially when the balls are just a few inches apart.

[@roberthutchens3338]

Find the balance point of the cue. That will help you. And sometimes you need to adjust the weights to move the balance point... Good luck...

[@cjwiley1541]

You're right I feel balanced when I hold the cue balanced waking around the table - it's an ideal reference point then throw it forward and catch it - this puts my hand in the ideal grip position automatically.

[@sultan6353]

thank you CJ how u do your Eye pattern from stance till the strock

[@cjwiley1541]

What do you mean?

[@kb3170]

Well said, cj Thanks for all you do ... once calibrated... unstoppable

[@chuloproctor9597]

I have a device for your stroke and jump shot training.... could help with this same problem

[@cjwiley1541]

I have one that we just got patented and will be out soon - it's amazing I've used it for many years to strengthen And straighten my stroke.

[@davidparker781]

Having the same release point was a missing piece for me. Thanks. When are you in Phoenix or Tucson?

[@cjwiley1541]

Arizona is one of my favorite states, especially the Sedona area so I hope life takes me back my friend, glad to add an important piece to your Game"s puzzle. The Game is our Teacher

[@johnhelems721]

Are you going to get in the new high paying tournaments they have started.

[@cjwiley1541]

I'm not crazy about the rules and short races - to contend with the top players I'd have to commit to playing and get away from teaching - maybe at the Derby but now I have a book I'm finishing and two instructional inventions I'm getting ready to introduce to the world

[@rifqifalih1968]

Hi champ quick questions So when we align our body with the object ball (centre to the edge) the position of cue isn’t centered yet right? So when we make the aiming and get down into the shot the cue positon automatically shift into centre as our hips are adjusting the shoot too? 🙏🏻

[@cjwiley1541]

It's either Center to Center or Center to Edge depending on the Angle - then you push your hips back and you'll automatically go down in the correct position but you do have to practice and keep calibrating