Quick Update (Drill Videos + NO Pain)

I found Force Follow's website today and WOW is there some good info out there!  I've been watching his drill videos most of the afternoon. I tried a few of my own today and it went reasonably well.  When I get more time I'll build a CueTable diagram of what I was doing.

Secondly, after reading all the suggestions online yesterday about my shoulder pain, I tried to really focus on what I was doing with my left arm - and today NO PAIN!  So, key things to remember: Don't lean on the bridge arm with weight if at all possible.  Do NOT push yourself up off the table with the bridge arm still extended.  When considering a shot, do NOT lean on bridge arm while the elbow is locked.  DO put the bridge elbow down on the table as often as possible.  Take a note of your weight distribution, try shifting your weight between legs and your arm to see how it feels.  I played for 2 hours today and my shoulder didn't hurt at all. :)

Shoulder Pain

I've mentioned previously that my shoulder has been hurting when I start playing.  Today, it started and never quit.  I had a feeling it was due to the rotator cup and/or the amount of weight i put on it during and after a shot.  Well, I did some searching around it seems I was right - or pretty close to it.  Now, I'm not foolish enough to grab a diagnosis from some internet forum; but I do think the symptoms are so similar that the suggestions given, which have worked for the original poster, are definitely worth a try.