Mechanics Training
This course is the most important course in the Academy. Here we discuss how to enter a shot and moving the cue stick in a straight line. You will learn where your feet, head, arms, cue, and bridge go to create a solid stroke.
Building a Strong Foundation
Intro to Balance through the Shot Line
Clearance and the Shot Line
Keeping the Cue Stick Level
Back Foot in Relation to the Shot Line
The Front Foots Job
Bridge Positioning
Different Bridges to Learn
The Fulcrum Distance
Eye Dominance and Vision Center
Putting the Stance Together for the Right Handed Player
Putting the Stance Together for the Left Handed Player
Introduction
Where Does the Back Hand Go?
Clarification for Where Does the Back Hand Go?
Looking the Part- The Right Handed Player
Looking the Part- The Left Handed Player
Discussing the Pendulum Stroke
Pendulum Stroke Drill #1
Pendulum Stroke Drill #2
Pendulum Stroke Drill #3
Pendulum Stroke Drill #4
Conclusion