Play Pool like the Pro's Play💪 Aiming/Cue Control - Start Balanced 💯 Stay Centered like SKY Woodward
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- čas přidán 26. 11. 2023
- The rule of thumb I've used to play my top level is Start Balanced and Stay Balanced - Start Centered and Stay Centered.
Of all the top players SKY Woodward does this extremely well. The Key is his footwork, he keeps his Left Foot Parallel to the Line and faces the ball naturally, like he was having a serious conversation with the Shot.
I ask him in Dallas how he learned to position his Left Foot Parallel and he said "someone told me it was better, I tried it, liked it, and kept doing it!"
It's not that easy for the rest of us, it took me 8-10 hours to make the adjustment when I changed my stance (after getting 4th in my first professional tournament in Toronto Canada).
In this video I show the secrets I've learned to accomplish the "Stay Centered and Balanced" which led me to more consistency and eventually to becoming ESPN World Open Champion and Professional Player of the Year.
Make it Yours!
The Game is the Teacher 💪
Special thanks to Chad Godfrey at the Speakeazy Billiards in Sanford NC for helping with the camera work, much appreciated 💯
To learn more of my pro level fundamentals, systems and techniques join me at www.masteringpocketbilliards.com - Zábava
He is shooting this video in my dream house. I have always wanted a nice house with a nice garage and a big room with a 9ft table. Maybe a used Pool Hall Brunswick Gold Crown that is restored like new or a nice Diamond table. “It was all a dream, I used to read Pool and Billiards Magazine!” Haha
i lost my tournament match earlier and lost confidence in my alignment. this video helps a lot restoring my alignment. very well detailed explanation!!
Love the 60 Cadillac convertible, I had a white one in the 80s.
Thanks again C J for putting it out there. Had a table over 20 years. Go through playing spurts but never get much better, probably worse. I will try to be more conscious of my stance and alignment. Improvement is what keeps a person going. Shouldn't be hard for me to improve haha. Thanks again man.
It's a journey my friend 💪 keep searching in the right places
Thanks CJ been working hard this love the way it feels and works
Keeping it in the center, great tip, never actually thought about it back when I played, guess that’s why I missed a lot of shots I should have made. Thanks for the tip CJ, maybe I’ll be able to get back to playing soon, really miss it. 👍
I have never seen or heard of this, but i see how beautiful it works !!! Can't wait to try it out !!!
Great teacher and one of the best to ever play the game thanks cj iam running 9 ball racks after watching you're videos ❤
CJ since I took those lessons from you 6 months ago my game has really sky rocketed everyone at the local room said what the hell did you do I said spend some of that money and go see CJ best thing I’ve ever done thank you so much,sorry i missed you in Roanoke but I had family issues take care my friend
Thanks bud I appreciate it and I heard about your family issues and offer my condolences, I hope to see you soon my friend 💪 Shoot Straight
Totally awesome best explanation of stance ever !
Wow what an amazing video. My fundamentals have been wack, definitely been turning my shoulders could not figure out how pro players get their eyes down on the line so well until I saw this. Thank you CJ
Make it yours!
The last 5 videos go together well to show how I reached the highest levels - more to come soon my friend 💪 Shoot Straight
Thank you very much for making me a better pool player ,I 'm watching from Quebec Canada , I will watch all your videos !
Great video thanks.
Glad you liked it!
Really intresting ! Thanks c.j
This video really explains it well if you pay close attention. Thank you again. I’ve practiced this for about 5 hours today. The footwork is key.
Interesting. I like it. It seems many modern players like Fedor step forward into the stance like they teach for snooker. I learned in the 70's and everyone said to step back into the line so that's how I do it. I think Filipinos kind of do what you show here. I just looked at Alex and that's how he does it. Efren is similar but after his foot goes to the left he does another little shuffle where he moves his right foot slightly to the right.
Watch SKY Woodward, he's a great sample example - this knowledge made millions for me, it's nice to share, some will get it and others won't and the time/effort is well worth it to learn - it takes 8-10 hours to learn usually.
After we worked on this fundamental I saw a dramatic Improvement in my game. Best investment I've made in my game. Thank you!
Nothing like a Great Foundation! 💪 Keep up the stellar play.
Good video this works nice!
This video significantly helped me out. I've always had decent body mechanics but there was something missing in my stance and footwork and through this video I found my personal comfortable center. I'm enjoying your content and am a new subscriber. Nice man cave by the way!
Thanks I appreciate that - and yes this is an awesome game room to play, practice and teach.
There's more to come and my private website has more in-depth instructional videos at www.cjwiley.com
Thank you.
CJ, Thank you. I’ve been trying to figure this out on my own. Pool books and other CZcams videos are so wishy washy on the stance. Balanced, comfortable, and back foot in the line of the shot is what they stress but there is more to it. This way of lining up is so easy to repeat and soon as you come down on the table you’re on the line. Thanks again man.
Yeah the footwork has been taught incorrectly for so long they can't change - it's like Dogma🤣 the best way has the least moving parts and puts you Directly on the line of the shot the entire time....glad you're benefiting from it my friend - The Game is the Teacher
This really has corrected what I was doing wrong. Rebooted and reprogrammed. Thanks CJ.
Question, I see so many different types of forearm swing. Can you do a video on dropping the elbow? Or when not to drop the elbow? 💪🏼 TGITT
Dropping the elbow is okay but NOT the shoulder - you want to find your position using what I showed in Centering Video and pay attention to your elbow position, it should feel slightly Coiled with your shoulder.....takes some trial and error but what I showed will speed up the progress.
Shoot Straight 💪
Thanks CJ. This one has helped me a lot. In a 11 minute video you have fixed something that others could not. Appreciate it. I can see how you have been a student of this game, and your knowledge is deeper than most.
Glad to have the opportunity to help - yeah I love to teach and learning is even better, combining the two is the key......mastering pocket billiards is a journey that's for sure my friend 💪 Shoot Straight, the Game is the Teacher
Beautiful Crown. Have a VI myself. Mere mortal 4 1/2" pockets. I think my footwork is good. I've been playing so long, just walk up to the shot, see the line, drop and shoot. Left foot on the shot line, right foot set back parallel shot line. When I miss it, it's not because I didn't know where to aim, the stroke went off. Mark Gregory? I see his name all the time on a Brunswick Facebook page. Looking forward to your TV events.
Very helpful content, this 👍
I've been playing pool for more than 20 years now and have more than once been attested pretty decent fundamentals - which helped me a lot to reach my former playing level rather quickly after a couple of years of not playing - but in this video you really nailed it and shared some valuable insights and advice! Thank you very much!
You're welcome my friend 💪 Shoot Straight
Well done!
how you like the carbon
The BULL CARBON has the feel of wood and more power, I just got a new tip that made it even better, it was a G2 Tip
thanks for response
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That's interesting how you shoot. But I'm an advanced player. So processing what I want the cue ball to do. Is my second main concern. So when I'm standing up, centered, I'm processing English, force and speed. Then get down on the shot. Very interesting though and I learned some things. Appreciated
Great video
Love that man cave. Only need a golf simulater in the corner to be complete
Also I go around my house practicing this. CJ correct me if I’m wrong but I just start centering myself on stuff. Like a bottle of soap on the table. It just helps me get inline and move my hips not my head.
That's smart! Another thing is to stand as much as possible with your left foot 3-5 inches in FRONT of your right toe while you're centering - even exaggerate it and practice stepping Behind your left foot with your right so you can keep the left foot in Front.....I am in this position the entire time I play pool, so is a lot of other champion players.....it makes the game much easier and your consistency will rise so your entire game benefits.
Hi CJ, I commented on another one of your videos this morning asking about Center-to-edge alignment. But what I’ve learned from these 4 videos is that I was indeed lining up off my right hip instead of from the center of my chest! It’s weird how when you come back to something after you’ve had some experience, then it just “clicks” and makes more sense. I love TOI but I always struggled a bit with consistency. Now I understand why!! My practice session this weekend will be nothing but engraining this into my head. Thank you!! I’m also subscribing to your website.
Yes if you're not centered then your perception isn't the same cutting to the left or cutting to the right - imagine shooting a pistol, basketball or throwing a dart off the right hip line instead of the Center......it will take you 2-3 weeks to make the transition but it will be worth it, your full potential will go up 20-50% as the game gets easier and easier
I love what looks to be a 59 Biarritz behind the glass. Not to mention the invaluable pool lessons.. lol Ty Mr. Wiley!
Thanks, it's a 60 Cadillac - the owner drove the Mayor in the Parade here earlier today - it's a classic!
@@cjwiley1541 it looks absolutely perfect. Cadillac is all my dad ever owned. His last was a 75 Eldorado convertible. White/ red interior. Ty again for the instruction.
Thank you for asking about the Car , I was Curious too
@@paulhailey2537 Ty for enabling others to view such a historical piece of art!!!!
good explanation......nice car
Thanks
Heel on the shot line. Got to love it!
The Ankle bone is usually best for this technique.
@@cjwiley1541so how would I do it as a leftie, hold my left shoulder in
Both shoulders are slightly in/forward to be centered, can't do it with the shoulders held back.
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I am really glad and indescribably grateful that we live in a time when I can listen to the advice of billiards legends like you over the internet. Thank you for every video because by watching and listening to your experiences and advice, I am improving my own game.
Outstanding!
At my level it's vital to share knowledge, I'm glad you're benefitting, the game is our Teacher 💪
Thank you very much for reaching out. As I can see, you aim using the CTE method. I would really appreciate it if you could make a video and explain your aiming technique. Thanks once again.
I have never used the aiming system called CTE, this describes my Alignment not my Aiming technique - my higher level teaching is at www.cjwiley.com
Thank you for explaining that you don't use the CTE system. The lessons are on the paid section of the website, unfortunately, I live in Bosnia where there isn't much money to spare, so I can't afford aiming lessons. In any case, I will continue to follow your CZcams channel where you share valuable information.
Skyleh Woodwood
This video has restored my confidence in myself. The best instruction on stance that I ever have seen, has solved many of my missed shots. THANKS
Thanks my friend, make it yours.💪
This has made my shot making improve immensely. I worked on it for a couple hours and it is amazing. It hurt my back at first because it was different stance from what I was used to. Thank you CJ
No Pain no Gain - glad you're catching on! 💪
I know a guy who does that aiming method and damn his accuracy is pin point
Lots of top players do this but it's subconsciously utilized so they can't explain it.
@@cjwiley1541 👍Merry Christmas CJ
I've seen you up at breaktime a lot lately. Decided to check out your CZcams and glad I did. One of my biggest issues is feeling like I'm having clearance issues or feeling of center. I'm very much a feel shootwry, almost to a fault. If something feels even a little off I shoot terrible. I think this may help a lot. I'm going to go up to breaktime tonight to give this a try. Next time I see you up there I'd like to ask about lessons for sure.
That's cool, and I can definitely help with any positioning or clearance issues - it's important to get it exactly right and it makes everything else much easier.
I may come up there later tonight not sure yet.
Shoot Straight 💪
Last 2 videos is where it's at brother.
Hey CJ! Another great video. My question is this..when you line up which ball do you focus on first? Cue ball or object ball. ?
I’ve been working on center to center and rotate cue lets me focus on cue ball rather than object ball
The cueball is the primary target so make sure you're precise with your tip targeting - however, it's vitally important to watch the object ball hit the pocket so you complete the shot and know Exactly where it finished at the pocket target - then you can move your head, but try to see it to completion without jumping up or moving your head position.
The Game is the Teacher 💪
thank you CJ Wiley
You're welcome, Shoot Straight 💪
Let’s talk about that house and pool room! I want to hear an interview of whoever owns that house to find out how he got his wife to let him build that beautiful pool room!
It's not at s house and it must remain an undisclosed location - until Batman gets back then he'll probably tell everybody, he can't keep a secret! 😉
Great video. Recently started using this stance. Glad you explained the importance of foot placement also.
C.J. When did you start using this stance. Looks different from your younger days.
I've used it since 1991 but in this video I'm exaggerating things a bit to make the point about centering.
I never thought about thinking of the stance by pushing my hips back instead of leaning forward.
Also I know that car and where it is.
@@josephsmith4540 - now when you watch the top pros you'll see they are coming down with their hips but it's usually so smooth it's difficult to see until it's pointed out - yeah Jimmie's car is Sweeet! 🔥
@@cjwiley1541 I watched this video and immediately went to watch Sky play. I can’t unsee it
love from China. love your accent as I lived in south of states for yrs. Quick question, have you ever experienced with pelvis pain or SI joint pain, especially from right hip/leg/low back? I now feel even worse when aiming lower and put left leg aside.
I wonder if it's a common headache for pool players who plays 2-3hr a day.
The way I go down on the shot puts very little stress on my body, I can still easily play 8-10 straight hours - some of my students have neck and back issues and want to learn this technique to relieve the pain from playing several hours in leagues or tournaments - it's best to use your hips and let your head come down as a RESULT of your hips/butt pushing straight back.
Hope this helps, Mahalo 🌴
very helpful.Thanks you sir.@@cjwiley1541
So many of the English snooker players look like they are stepping out side ways - they are almost square to the shot. I'm wondering how they get their hip out of the way?
They swivel and straighten their right leg I think - this isn't a snooker stance at all.....this stance gives more power but the snooker players pot balls very well so they are connected for consistent shot-making.
Great content C.J.!
Where was this video filmed at? I'm not sure which part of that showroom (for lack of a better term) that I'm enamored with the most. As always, thank you for the tips they are very much appreciated. 🎩
This is a private game room in North Carolina where I'm currently at - we are setting it up to do TV events in the future......It's a beautiful room, the tables and lighting is great too, Mark Gregory did the table work, he's probably the best in the country.
I appreciate you bud, play well and Shoot Straight 💪
CJ thank you for this. Even though you are teaching this based on only your own vision center (just to the right of the bridge of your nose for a right eye dominant center), as right handed but super dominant left eye, i must do a sort of ballet move with my right foot to put my right toe just to the left of the shot line and 90° to the line, stepping out wide to the left with my left foot, keeping the foot parallel with the shot line. Then, when I push out my hips as you say, and turning my head 45° to the right to align up my left eye, I come down on the shot perfectly aligned with lots of clearance for my cue and right arm, making the shot. The real trick is finding the shot line in the first place while standing up, which i sm learning to do by trusting my brain to give me the right line.
You eyes just need to work together when aiming above the shot - put the butt of your cue in the center of your chest pointing out, level, from the cueball to the object ball......then you'll have a reference for your center.....center of your chest Is the center of your vision when your eyes work together.....when you get down on the shot you'll naturally position towards your "dominant" master eye.....find your center and center of balance, you'll be more consistent.
@@cjwiley1541 that's my problem.. my eyes do NOT work together.. I have amblyopia (lazy eye) and my right eye is neurologically shut off most of the time; I am effectively one-eyed. So my vision "center" is down my left side and I have to contort around the cue to get lined up straight
Hey CJ, I have a unique pool game I just thought off. Feel like it may encompass more than shoot or dare, but who knows I’m no genius of pool. That’s for sure. It’s Just 1 player playing rotation from 1-7 and other player plays rotation 9-15. 8 money ball
This is a professional pool player CJ Wiley ur match againts Efren was something!
We battled many times, the best one was in Seattle
@@cjwiley1541I’ll have to check it out, I watched a few of your matches from the 90’s. Really fun to watch.
Spot on!
Hope your well.
Fatboy Approved💪
I was just talking about you with a young pro Justin Martin - told him about the Mosconi Cup and our player that was drinking 5 hour energy and coffee😂 I know you remember that night in London!
Funny you mention that night. A few days ago JA and I were talking about that night as well-in great detail. I’ll never forget!
Over the last 38 years in pool, like you there’s been many nights-that one is in the top 5 memories for better or worse. As well as the night in Cue Club you played Mark Tadd.
I treasure those memories, the game is the teacher and we sure have learned a lot along the way. 💪😃❤
I'll be your huckleberry. Been awhile CJ. Love the videos my FE friend
useyourillusion, Play for Blood??? 👍🏻🥃
Gotta stay true!! FE, is all we see, except on T.V.!! 👍🏻🥃
It all comes down to common sense and overcoming a world built on illusions my friend 💪
Great video CJ. Just came across your toi system and found it to be quite intriguing. I've been practicing it & getting a little frustrated as it seems to work perfectly sometimes & sometimes especially on long & extreme cut shots not so much. Even for position. My main question is do you use this system for every possible shot? And for all positions.
Sometimes you'll have to spin the cueball to change the angle off a rail, or for swerving the ball at times....I play my best when I make myself cue everything a Hair to the inside, especially on long shots it's just a Touch/Hair of inside or you'll overcut the shot usually.
How does left eye dominant affect this alignment.
So C.J I have a bad habit of putting my hips back an left an not straight back. This cause lot of side movement in the back swing?
Yes it's best to be as efficient as possible, removing unneeded moving parts - experiment with what I'm showing and in a few hours you'll make positive progress.
@cjwiley1541 do you do any type of online lessons?
I’ve been having the hardest time hitting easy straight in shots!!!! I tried this last night and wow, the alignment change had made a very obvious difference! I’m looking forward to my next practice session. Thanks CJ!
Keep up the good work, the ideal Alignment is the key that unlocks the deepest levels of pocket billiards.
Good information, thanks
Which is your dominant eye
I'm Right Eye Dominant but it was nothing I had to think about - I just make sure I'm centered, I use the center of my chest as a reference.
@CJWiley Someone mentioned you've a video out there on CTE aiming? Is there a link available?
I've never used CTE - my Alignment is Center to Center for most shots, cut shots it changes to Center to Edge but that's just a starting position, I Triangulate my aiming so it's basically second nature.....but the Alignment is challenging and takes about 2-3 weeks to learn and make natural.
My instructional videos are at www.CJWiley.com
Thanks for explaining that CJ, I'll give it a look 👍
Question: What do you think about wearing ear plugs while shooting in tournaments.
I think it would make it difficult to hear the shot, personally I use my senses and one of the best bank pool players in the country told me he banks to make a certain sound - it's easy to get coached these days using an ear piece so they probably shouldn't be allowed
Is this updated on your website “Master class”?
This is my CZcams channel so it's not on the website at this time.
The shot you missed is a center to center shot 😊
definitely a Edge alignment, it's good to show I'm human jk - we only had time for one video take so must have rushed it😉
How do you determine where the cue should be under you...once I clear my hips the cue seems to naturally align under my left hand eye. I shoot left handed.. If I turn more the cue will go under my chin but then my shoulders are turn more and out of position?
You want to be Centered above the shot and when you go down to shoot you'll instinctively drop into your ideal position as long as your footwork is as I described and demonstrated.
@@cjwiley1541 Thank you... I believe then my ideal position is the cue under my left eye when I go down...I do have to open foot more to clear my hips but my right foot parallel... Thanks so much...Your website great and learned a great deal!!
I would love to see a video of you discussing your right foot placement vs the placement Mark Wilson teaches in this video: czcams.com/video/ik_m4OYKfo8/video.htmlm37s
He's got his right foot perpendicular to the shot line without crossing over it. I'm not sure if the rest of your alignment is the same, but I'm new to all this and trying to determine which to go with.
What I'm showing is totally different, less moving parts especially with the head - it's easier to learn but to have less moving parts requires a dedicated effort for 8-10 hours until it feels natural to Always have your left foot In Front of the right foot toes/front - the game will get approximately 30% easier within 2-3 weeks from my experience.
@@cjwiley1541I appreciate the response man and I'll definitely try it. Appreciate your videos too, great stories and advice.
I think all almost players use this method
Subconsciously, but it took me a long time and effort to figure out what I was doing exactly to play flawlessly - it's challenging to do and more challenging to teach.
Look at this pool room. Cannot be in New York.
That's for sure!
You are just no match with Efren Reyes.
Except when we played in my first professional tournament......and the 20k in Seattle 😉
Hey CJ. How do you feel about this super fast cloth and players just poking the ball around and not having to have a real stroke anymore. I’ve come back after a long break and I’m struggling with control because the table are so fast I feel like a beginner again not a 650 Fargo rating that they have me playing at What’s the fix ? I’m lost an these tables
Try choking up a couple inches towards the front of the wrap, stand slightly closer and reduce your bridge length....the faster the table the more I like to make everything more compact and precise since you won't need a lot of power