Whats the best dvd to get for learning how to use english on the cue ball?

Question

Whats the best dvd to get for learning how to use english on the cue ball?

Answer 1

go to a pool hall or bar and watch people play, its more realistic and 9 times out of 10 real people will talk to you and give you tips.

Answer 2

The Hustler with Jackie Gleason as Fats Minnesota

It's really the original "Color of Money" with Tom Cruise.

Paul Newman is in both films. Awesome movies if you're into billiards...for realz.

Answer 3

you cant learn from a dvd you have to do the shots and work on them

Answer 4

THERE ARE NOT TO MANY DVD'S OUT THERE ON THIS PARTICULAR SUBJECT........

My MOMS HAPPENS TO HAVE A FAR REMOVED RELATIVE, ON HER DADS MOTHER SIDE OF THE FAMILY, THAT WAS AN ACE AT ENGLISH BILLIARD'S, SHE WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO GET HIM PLAYING ON VHS THAT SHE COPIED TO DVD, WHILE CAMPING ONE MEMORIAL WK-END....... RARE FOOTAGE. THA GUY WAS PHENOMENAL

Answer 5

You can only utilize "english" by hitting the object ball exactly where you are aiming. In any other case, you are not actually controlling the english.

Because this is true, then the absolute best training for you is a stroke trainer. One must have an excellent stroke in order to always have the cuetip hit the cueball at the desired EXACT point, with the EXACT desired force.

Once this is achieved, "english" does not have to be learned...it just happens. All one can control is how hard, where, and on what plane to have the cuetip contact the cueball. The rest is just physics. The only reason people groan about learning "english" is because they have a poor stroke, and do not understand this basic fact.

As far as anyone advising you to go see at a bar, I strongly disagree. Anyone that volunteers information about your game is obviously not a high caliber player or professional, for such players would never do such a thing without being asked, and if you do ask, these players will generally give a few solid words and then try to carry on.

The most devastating thing for up and coming players is to get terrible advice from players who think they can play but really are just adequate. (Especially about the rules).

Answer 6

i agree with enigma - talk to 10 people about an aspect of your game and you will get 12 different answers

sadly a dvd isn't much help either since it can only show you what you should be doing and can't help with what you are actually doing

my advice is to get a coach - someone who can both explain what youi need to do and then watch what you are doing and identify where you are going wrong. My coach is Robby Foldvari, 3 times World Billiards Champion. If you look at noticeboards or ask the staff at your local halls you should be able to find a local coach.

Answer 7

Better to take a few lessons from a pro, then get the practice balls from the bca web site

Answer 8

learn to master reverse english first. I takes many years to learn to master english. Forward english is harder to master, because when you hit a cushion you start to lose more control of the cue ball.