Training a Slow Backswing | Learn To Play Pool

[@HillbillyIslandLife]

I agree 100%. I too have been working on a slow, fluid back swing. I'll let u know how it goes. Good video!

[@0Caracalla]

I agree with mark and the range of time “ladies and gentlemen”. I would also add that your cadence around the table needs to be consistent as well… As in not only your stroke timing, but the ‘pace’ at which you walk around the table, the pre-stroke count that you have. You have to establish ‘a count’ or ‘range’ of comfortable pacing as you play the game. Try playing with a metronome at 60 bpm or so to establish a comfortable pace… So much of this game is rhythm and timing and you have to figure out the range you are comfortable playing at. Sometimes you’re going to be more up tempo, sometimes a bit more down tempo, but you have to establish a count in your total PSR. The backswing is just one component of your PSR, everything must be in sync and you have to establish that chain of procedures into your game.

[@OnTheSnap]

I've been thinking about this a lot. Having a consistent pace plays into the consistency of our game as a whole. I will absolutely try metronome timing drills. Fancher talks about this in detail in Pleasures of Small Motions. If you haven't checked that one out, I strongly recommend it.

[@HillbillyIslandLife]

I say there should be a 20 second shot clock MAX of 30 seconds for every shot except following the break.......

[@d4nd31i0n]

You know the timing of your stroke might not have been the best but the timing of your video excellent. I have been struggling this summer session and decide to pot 500 straight shots to work on the defects of my stroke I will be looking at this as well. Thanks for the video!!!

[@OnTheSnap]

Hope it's helpful!

[@reecelewis6377]

Yes now this I really enjoy trying to improve my skills this right here is something I sure do need to also need I think this is something that will help me grow my game for sure don’t get me wrong I like watching videos on the matches a lot put put this and to and your channel will grow I do believe

[@OnTheSnap]

That's great! Glad it's helpful. Thanks for the support 👍

[@antoniojavaluyas]

love that secretlab desk!

[@OnTheSnap]

It's so good!

[@zacrobbins7235]

I believe filler has the easiest technique/cue action to emulate.. make sure you watch the video Neil’s feign just released called practice mindset vs performance mindset.. ps I spent a good year trying to emulate Chris mellings stroke before I gave up I’m embarrassed to say haha

[@OnTheSnap]

I do like Filler's style. Still need to go back and finish Niel's video. Tough break on the year of trying to change your stroke. It's a tall order. I'm sure you still got something out of that practice nonetheless.

[@zacrobbins7235]

Yeah I believe people get the idea of being processed focused confused with “thinking about how you’re doing it” vs getting down and just doing it. I worked on my fundamentals so long that when I gave up on trying to perfect them and went back to whatever feels natural my fundamentals were still good if that makes sense lol

[@OnTheSnap]

@@zacrobbins7235 It's a fine line. We don't want to overthink what we already know how to do, especially in competition. Trusting that automatic process, which is the result of all the time we spend practicing, is ultimately going to get us better results.

[@mikefields5208]

During the videos your back swing was reminiscent of chris melling.. Except the bridge was not as long.. Hope this insight helps. It's just my take on it.

[@OnTheSnap]

That's good feedback! His swing and pause are on the extreme end, in my opinion, but I was trying to exaggerate with this training session, so I think I'm on the right track.

[@dumbref1459]

Your shots with timing of 1.7-1.8 seemed to have the most consistency. Also, the shorter and straighter the shot the quicker you got. Not a criticism, just an observation. I’m trying to slow my back swing as well; it’s certainly easier in practice but think it is slowly becoming more of a habit that carries into matches. Thanks for this video, keep us posted.

[@OnTheSnap]

Interesting observation, thanks for that!

[@millerjt]

awesome video but i've gotta ask... what's gorlick?

[@OnTheSnap]

I have no idea.

[@tomiko77]

@@OnTheSnap Go Ruck lol

[@OnTheSnap]

@@tomiko77 😝

[@FrankvanLeeuwen-dc4yl]

The main thing i am doing different now than when i started playing first is that i play 90% of my shots with the same speed and do more with tip posision ..

[@OnTheSnap]

Finding a reliable speed is so important.

[@elserpiente98601]

Need to control your breath too. Inhale/Exhale with the back stroke/front stroke.

[@OnTheSnap]

I'm really interested in this. Only just started seeing information about synchronizing breath with the pre-shot routine and/or the final stroke delivery. Do you have any resources on this?

[@elserpiente98601]

@@OnTheSnap holistically, I’d say check out the book ‘The Inner Game of Tennis”. Functionally, I’d say look up other sports like archery and rifle shooting for comparison.

[@StefanWeber-xv2dn]

I know, that American pool instructor Jerry Briesath might also be a fan of that. 'Tear down your backswing'

[@OnTheSnap]

I know Jerry and Mark worked together for many years. They both have such great instructional content out there.

[@sridharshrinivasan4572]

There is a timing difference between your dummy cueing and the final delivery. I think the timing of these 2 should be same.

[@OnTheSnap]

It's an interesting debate. I've heard good arguments on either side. Currently I'm of the belief that the pre-strokes, or dummy strokes, aren't really preparing the body to hit the ball. I use mine to settle and aim, and trust my stroke speed on final delivery.

[@Mike01212]

Great video, I also use mark Wilson’s clinic from the derby. And still go back to it often when things get a little off… being 6’5” things get off quite often 😂😂😂. Thx for the video!!!!

[@anthonycataldi]

@@Mike01212 Glad you enjoyed it! Always helps to do some maintenance on fundamentals from time to time.

[@LopingCSF]

It may simply be a byproduct of the fast forward between shots, but it looks as though you're introducing some body motion far too soon ion your stroke (like immediately upon impact) as I watch these. I know I'm incredibly guilty of this so please don't take it as a criticism. Just something I thought I noticed as I watched. Again, though, it may be an illusion created by the playback speed.

[@OnTheSnap]

Good observation! I do think it's maybe a trick of the speed of the footage changing from slow to fast. The body movement is certainly possible (as always), but I do make sure to think about a long finish and staying down. I'll make sure to pay extra attention to it, though, thanks to your comment!

[@adamflores5027]

ur stance does not look level thats like 80 percent of ur problem right there😂😂😂😂

[@OnTheSnap]

Interesting. I haven't gotten that feedback before. I'll pay attention to that and see if it needs fixing.

[@adamflores5027]

​@@OnTheSnapwhen ur doing it right...even alot of cut shots will feel like ur hitting them directly in the hole..shooting flat is simply hitting the ball where ur intending to hit it

[@OnTheSnap]

@@adamflores5027 Makes sense. This is how I usually think about approaching a shot - shooting straight through my line of aim.

[@adamflores5027]

@@OnTheSnap good luck on ur journey man!!!!!!

[@jeffwilliams1356]

Talking and then fast-forwarded pool shots is not the ideal basis for yet another pool channel..........lol

[@OnTheSnap]

Thanks for checking out my channel. Most of my videos are my match commentary, so feel free to check those out if the instructional stuff isn't for you.