You are here10 Most Common Mistakes by Danny DiLiberto
10 Most Common Mistakes by Danny DiLiberto
Too Loose Bridge Hand (Must be firm)
Not Enough Warm Up Strokes (these strokes create looseness)
Releasing Bridge Fingers Before Follow Through is Complete
Jumping Up Before Follow Through is Complete
Butt of Cue Too High During Entire Stroke (cue should be as parallel as possible to the table)
Forgetting to Chalk Up Frequently
Being Intimidated by Importance of Match or Opponent (play the balls, the player in his chair can't hurt you)
Not Knowing When to Shoot or Play Safe (never shoot a tough shot without chance of reward- if position and shot are tough, play safe)
Hitting Cue Ball Off Center- Left or Right (getting position for next ball is determined by the angle you have on object ball and striking the cue high, low or center)
Not Roughing Up Cue Tip Often Enough (tapping surface of tip with a tapper will prevent miscues)
Danny, thanks for the insight. Of all the things you listed, one stands out, more than the others, for me. I tend to use alot of spin when I'm working the ball around the table. I notice this most during serious practice sessions, when I'm focusing on my cueing technique. Over the years, I have developed my own personal system of applying side spin to the ball, and that is: I line the shot up using dead center, and then adjust ever so slightly for the english. I t works well for me, but I have to keep reminding myself to monitor that process.