absolutly worth it... i had only been playing for two weeks and this helped me get a push shot down that is unbelievable. its a bit harder to get the pull shot down with it, but thats what i am working on now. the plywood goal blocker also helps when practing the front pin, snake, or long pull/push.... just set up a guy that will block the spray and aim for the hole you HAVE to square the shot to score, and it HAS to be long.