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[ryanontherocks]

Anyone else get a sore shoulder after playing pool for a while?

Maybe I'm leaning over too far on it? What is a proper stroking stance?

Thx

 

[Ladies Man]

lift weights maybe???

 

[ryanontherocks]

Is that a question or a suggestion?

but yes I do lift and I've never had any lifting-related injuries other than normal muscle soreness....

 

[Ladies Man]

i really see no reason for your shoulder to be noticeably sore after shooting a few games

 

[Atrail]

I used to play pool like 5 days a week and never noticed any shoulder pains.
Are you trying to hit like Heman or something?
There is not a set way to hold a pool cue, it varies person to person, someways are definately better than others and offer a better chance at consistency.
I have no idea why it would hurt an less you are just using an area of a muscle that has not really been used that much before.

 

[pyonir]

my shoulder would get sore on tournament nights, well actually the next day. i haven't played in a long time now though..so i am sure it would be sore if i played a lot on one day. as for the stance...you might want to check this guy and his videos out...he is REALLY good at teaching and the like. Robert Byrne

 

[ryanontherocks]

Sorry to not be clear....

I'm not really sore until I've played for a COUPLE HOURS or more

I normally try to get my chin low to the cue for a better line of sight but I feel this puts more stress on my shoulder joint. Maybe I just need to stretch more lol too tight.

 

[IshmaelLeaver]

Maybe I'm leaning over too far on it? What is a proper stroking stance?

You sure pool is your problem?

 

[pyonir]

<< Sorry to not be clear....

I'm not really sore until I've played for a COUPLE HOURS or more

I normally try to get my chin low to the cue for a better line of sight but I feel this puts more stress on my shoulder joint. Maybe I just need to stretch more lol too tight. >>


generally your chin should almost touch the cue when shooting unless you are breaking. but it is different for different people. depends on height too. you might want to try a lighter cue. some cues are very heavy and that might help you out...try a 17 or 18 oz cue.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

<-- pool shark
<-- takes 1 warmup game before owning the table

Check out these sites for some help (possibly even on stances)...

http://www.billiards.com/
http://www.billiardsdigest.com/
Pool and Billiards Magazine
The Billiards Room

 

[b0mbrman]

<< Anyone else get a sore shoulder after playing pool for a while?
Maybe I'm leaning over too far on it? What is a proper stroking stance?
Thx >>



Maybe you should just stretch beforehand...Everytime you take a shot, it's like a little jolt so I can see how you'd get sore...

 

[VTBigBear]

maybe you are shooting wrong...

I usually play for a long long time.. but dont have sore shoulders....



anyone know where tournaments are being held? (big big tournaments i mean)

 

[MajesticMoose]

I've never gotten a sore shoulder. Maybe you need to change you posture or just build up a bit of strength in that area.

m00se

 

[Alex]

<< Maybe I'm leaning over too far on it? What is a proper stroking stance?

You sure pool is your problem? >>



LMAO!!!


On a more serious note:

i get this too.... its usually when i guess its time to quit