These are a few of the lessons that are expanded upon in Jimmy Reid’s 10 HOUR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO SERIES
 Stances will vary from shot to shot, my normal rule of thumb is… The distance separating the cueball from an objectball, dictates the width of stance. The closer the cueball and objectball are to oneanother, the narrower the stance. Why are my feet close together here? |
 Ground level photo of the above stance from behind. If you click on this, you’ll see my right heel a little off the floor.What kind of shot would cause me to have my feet so close together, and my right heel to come up off the floor? |
 Aha! Here’s the culprit. Click on the photo, see how close the balls are together. Elevating in this position accomplishes four things. 1, I get a good view of the cueball / objectball contact point. 2, Draw or stop the cueball. 3, Masse’ the cueball. 4, Last but definitely not least, jacking up and using a short jab stroke prevents a doublehit or push shot, (both fouls)… |
 Here I’m keeping one foot on the floor, and placing my shooting side knee on the table.This is a very helpful aid in reaching shots that might otherwise require the mechanical bridge. |
 For extremely long shots the wide bipod stance automatically lowers the head correctly. It is the perfect stance for anyone who has a tendancy to jump up nervously. It literally forces you to stay down… |
 Addressing the ball the same way, every shot, is the absolute best means of improving consistancy. Here I’m preparing to step forward and swing down into the shot… |
 Beginning with the stepping forward and swinging down into the shot motion… |
 Further continuation, my left foot has moved forward to its final position. Also I have moved my right foot back just a little. This is the correct stance width for this shot… |
 The varying distances between cueball and objectball dictates the width of the stance.Bending my knees, as seen here, lowers the head and allows for a beter view of the shot… |
 Stroking the cue in the air, I’m preparing to swing down into my imaginary path. The path I visualize is a white, cueball size, shaped tube. It extends from behind me all the way through the cueball, up to the objectball contact point… |
 Simply step forward and swing down into that path.Practice this motion every shot, and the correct stance will soon come to you automatically… |
 Here, I have completed my preshot routine, as a result, I’m in a very good hitting position… |
 Relax and get comfortable. GET REAL COMFORTABLE!! A comfortable stance triggers an overall relaxed state of being and mind. It is impossible to feel pressure, let alone, allow it to affect your performance, when your muscles are relaxed and you are physically comfortable… |
 Eyes on object ball always during final stroke… |
Want to learn more about the Stance? It’s all covered in Jimmy Reid’s 10 hour DVD set
