I saw this video and his other video breaking down how to get synchronized. and without practice. today I played a friend of mine a I couldn't miss a straight in shot. my cut shots will take practice but it is amazing how well it works and feels.
It's good to hear things not talked about much. I try to teach new and lower skilled players the same. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I hope to be able to go down to Carolina one of these days to your pool hall and hopefully play you a few.
This is amazing stuff. You are giving out hints that old school players kept to themselves. Your vid on setting up your stance was a game changer for me. Thank you CJ.
I was waiting patiently for this day you finally showed me something that I didn't know. lol I see the benefits and what you are teaching I will definitely add this to my arsenal. Thank you so very much I appreciate the info you put out.
I forget which professional coined this philosophy but it's "amateurs shoot a shot until they make it, professionals shoot it until they can't miss it" I believe it was in a famous billiards book written in the 50s or 60s. Tremendously useful practice technique. I used to do that on tough shots until I got that dang shot upwards of 60-80 times in a row. Years later, I still can't miss those shots even if I'm just messing around. They are instinct now. It's boring... But once you master it, it's in your bag for life.
That's saying has wisdom, I used to say back in the 90s "the difference between an amateur and a professional is an amateur will practice until they can do it right, a professional will practice until they Can't do it wrong"......communicates a similar message and it's true - the best I ever played was 20 straight hours I missed 5 balls on a triple shimmed Gold Crown table at my pool room in Dallas.....what's interesting is I never felt like I was aiming, but my Alignment made it seem like all the shots were either straight in or to the edge of the object ball.....at that time I didn't understand what I was doing well enough to teach it.....now I do, but it took several hundred hours to connect all the dots......The Game is the Teacher 💪
@@everythingbobbywolfe - glad to have the opportunity my friend 💪 helping others is the only thing that helps me these days, my game gets better when I share stuff that helps people enjoy and play the game better. The Game is the Teacher 💪
I experimented with center of my chest. Long shots are more straight with very little side spin. On shots less than 4 feet between cue and object ball, my aim is really off. So I believe that I just need to stay with it and get used to it. The other thing would probably change my hand position like you’ve said in this video. I’ve trained myself in traditional contact point, fractional, CTE, ghost ball, 90/90,See system, poology, and the light from above. And I’ve found that fractional and CTE are the most accurate. I primarily use fractional. And I let the diamonds tell me which fraction to use. But just wanted to say thank you for passing on your knowledge to all of us.
@@cjwiley1541 I will definitely work on that some more. I pretty much get into the ball the way you do. But I will definitely take a hard look at it. Ty for your time.
@@cjwiley1541 I fixed it. I was putting the center of my chest on the shot line instead of the center of my leg. I also increased the distance from myself and the cue ball. Both made a huge difference. Ty for your time Mr. Wiley!!
How are you lining up on the object ball instead of the cue ball... Thats the one thing my eyes are playing tricks on me or my brain is ingrained with what I been doing for years.. Lol... Your online course program has definitely helped my game but getting hung up on what my eyes are seeing and where they should be... Do you look at the cue ball at all when pre shot aligning? You should charge for phone consultations...lol. I'd be first in line for that...just an idea if you haven't already.. Lol
This is in Sanford NC I'm staying here through the rest of the month - not sure where you're at, this pool room Speakeazy Billiards is an awesome place to train your game!
Do you have any advice on someone who shoots pool left handed but is normally right handed I’ve been trying to train my mind to shoot right since I was a young buck but have never succeeded.
@@cjwiley1541 .....very cool. He would come into Fast Eddie's every once in while. I shot with him a few times. I'll never forget he gave me his business card with his name on it.......thanks for the videos.......keep em comming
It's like a masse shot that accelerates significantly faster and shorter so it produces the "masse like" spin. I will show some more examples in the future, it's amazing what can be done with this type stroke.
Hard to know when you are improving in this game, I accept that "not making the ball" by smaller amounts is an improvement.Rattled balls could be aimed correctly, just hit too hard.
It's a calibrating process but if you're alignment isn't correct it's a guessing game.....my video on Centering is important to see on UA-cam channel and my high level stuff is at www.cjwiley.com
I put a piece of tape on my shaft at 8" and know exactly where i have to hold the wrap to have a nice 90 degree arm/elbow with that bridge length. Once you have that starting point, you can shorten/lengthen your bridge length for different shots, and just equally move your grip hand on the wrap forward/back. I did a class with allison fisher and she showed me that. She said karen corr use to do this as well.
I would recommend less than 90 degrees to make sure your hand is in front of your elbow - the missing piece for you is measuring your distance to the ball to sync with your bridge length - otherwise your Release Point will be inconsistent which makes cue ball control more challenging.
I saw this video and his other video breaking down how to get synchronized. and without practice. today I played a friend of mine a I couldn't miss a straight in shot. my cut shots will take practice but it is amazing how well it works and feels.
It's good to hear things not talked about much. I try to teach new and lower skilled players the same. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I hope to be able to go down to Carolina one of these days to your pool hall and hopefully play you a few.
This view has been the best in be seen on most videoes .
Love your videos! And I really love that Cadillac!
thanks, yeah, she's a beauty, a 60 Caddy
Love your channel. I’m confident you’ve been asked about the Cadillac but I’d like to know the story if possible
It's a 1960 Cadillac - looks like the BatMobile😊
One was white, I sold it back around 1983, I was more into street racing back than. If I only knew then what I know now.🤔😥
always timeless wisodm in these videos...
The Game is the Teacher 💪
This is amazing stuff. You are giving out hints that old school players kept to themselves. Your vid on setting up your stance was a game changer for me. Thank you CJ.
You're welcome! I've had very positive feedback on the centering video, even from professional players recently.
Shoot Straight 💪 my friend
Good stuff!!
Good information thanks
Another great video. Thanks C.J.
You're welcome, David, make it yours my friend 💪 the game is our Teacher
I was waiting patiently for this day you finally showed me something that I didn't know. lol I see the benefits and what you are teaching I will definitely add this to my arsenal. Thank you so very much I appreciate the info you put out.
Thanks for your time. I'll take all the pointers I can get!
Check out all my videos there's a lot of golden pool nuggets.....and my private website www.cjwiley.com
Good video
Thanks bud 💯
I forget which professional coined this philosophy but it's "amateurs shoot a shot until they make it, professionals shoot it until they can't miss it" I believe it was in a famous billiards book written in the 50s or 60s. Tremendously useful practice technique. I used to do that on tough shots until I got that dang shot upwards of 60-80 times in a row. Years later, I still can't miss those shots even if I'm just messing around. They are instinct now. It's boring... But once you master it, it's in your bag for life.
That's saying has wisdom,
I used to say back in the 90s "the difference between an amateur and a professional is an amateur will practice until they can do it right, a professional will practice until they Can't do it wrong"......communicates a similar message and it's true - the best I ever played was 20 straight hours I missed 5 balls on a triple shimmed Gold Crown table at my pool room in Dallas.....what's interesting is I never felt like I was aiming, but my Alignment made it seem like all the shots were either straight in or to the edge of the object ball.....at that time I didn't understand what I was doing well enough to teach it.....now I do, but it took several hundred hours to connect all the dots......The Game is the Teacher 💪
@@cjwiley1541 btw, thanks for starting the channel and for imparting your vast knowledge. You're one of the living legends of American pool, CJ!
@@everythingbobbywolfe - glad to have the opportunity my friend 💪 helping others is the only thing that helps me these days, my game gets better when I share stuff that helps people enjoy and play the game better.
The Game is the Teacher 💪
I experimented with center of my chest. Long shots are more straight with very little side spin. On shots less than 4 feet between cue and object ball, my aim is really off. So I believe that I just need to stay with it and get used to it. The other thing would probably change my hand position like you’ve said in this video. I’ve trained myself in traditional contact point, fractional, CTE, ghost ball, 90/90,See system, poology, and the light from above. And I’ve found that fractional and CTE are the most accurate. I primarily use fractional. And I let the diamonds tell me which fraction to use. But just wanted to say thank you for passing on your knowledge to all of us.
Make sure your footwork is correct, this is the Foundation of your game and takes 2-3 weeks to perfect
@@cjwiley1541 I will definitely work on that some more. I pretty much get into the ball the way you do. But I will definitely take a hard look at it. Ty for your time.
@@cjwiley1541 I fixed it. I was putting the center of my chest on the shot line instead of the center of my leg. I also increased the distance from myself and the cue ball. Both made a huge difference. Ty for your time Mr. Wiley!!
Love your toi and banking dvd do you teach more on the site
Yes a lot more
How are you lining up on the object ball instead of the cue ball... Thats the one thing my eyes are playing tricks on me or my brain is ingrained with what I been doing for years.. Lol... Your online course program has definitely helped my game but getting hung up on what my eyes are seeing and where they should be... Do you look at the cue ball at all when pre shot aligning? You should charge for phone consultations...lol. I'd be first in line for that...just an idea if you haven't already.. Lol
Dang this is great stuff!!!! Wish i could study with him but I'm not in Texas... oh well.
This is in Sanford NC I'm staying here through the rest of the month - not sure where you're at, this pool room Speakeazy Billiards is an awesome place to train your game!
Good video,what is story about the car behind u?
It's a 60 Cadillac - once belonged to Batman 😉
Do you have any advice on someone who shoots pool left handed but is normally right handed I’ve been trying to train my mind to shoot right since I was a young buck but have never succeeded.
There are a lot of great players that shoot left handed but do everything else right handed...Mike Sigel is a prime example.
@@cjwiley1541appreciate the feedback left hand it is.
Hey CJ...... Did you ever cross paths with Junior Norris from Wichita Falls?
Yes, several times - Omaha John was gambling high with him giving him the break on a bar table - he could play and had a lot of heart!
@@cjwiley1541 .....very cool. He would come into Fast Eddie's every once in while. I shot with him a few times. I'll never forget he gave me his business card with his name on it.......thanks for the videos.......keep em comming
Did shortening bridge length allow for a thinner cut, more precise hit or just softer shot , reduced cue ball travel?
It's like a masse shot that accelerates significantly faster and shorter so it produces the "masse like" spin.
I will show some more examples in the future, it's amazing what can be done with this type stroke.
Hard to know when you are improving in this game, I accept that "not making the ball" by smaller amounts is an improvement.Rattled balls could be aimed correctly, just hit too hard.
It's a calibrating process but if you're alignment isn't correct it's a guessing game.....my video on Centering is important to see on UA-cam channel and my high level stuff is at www.cjwiley.com
You only get better by missing shots and keep doing it until you don't.
CJ, Sometimes You Gain More knowledge “Not Making” A Shot than If You Had ~ {The Game is The Teacher}
Exactly 💯 that's why the attitude that You Can't Miss you just don't make every shot is easy to incorporate.....and Powerful for your Mental Game.
I put a piece of tape on my shaft at 8" and know exactly where i have to hold the wrap to have a nice 90 degree arm/elbow with that bridge length. Once you have that starting point, you can shorten/lengthen your bridge length for different shots, and just equally move your grip hand on the wrap forward/back. I did a class with allison fisher and she showed me that. She said karen corr use to do this as well.
I would recommend less than 90 degrees to make sure your hand is in front of your elbow - the missing piece for you is measuring your distance to the ball to sync with your bridge length - otherwise your Release Point will be inconsistent which makes cue ball control more challenging.
@@cjwiley1541 interesting. Everything ive always read/watched said to try to get that arm perfectly verticle/90 degrees at cueball address