Top players execute high quality mechanical movements in a repeatable fashion. Quite often there is a paralysis of analysis aspect in the often-illusive quest for game perfection. To help eliminate confusion in the overall process, a simple two – part formula for each shot should be remembered 1) place cue stick directly under shoulder and […]
One of the most common skills that fascinate players is the jump shot. Many believe they can not jump, when in fact almost everyone that has moved a cue at a rapid rate of acceleration has in fact jumped. A skipping action of the cue ball occurs when struck at a fast speed due to […]
The vertical applications of English to a jump shot are for position requirements to a specific shot at hand. High hits on the cue ball will make the cue ball follow after the jump and low hits on the cue ball will make the cue ball draw after the jump, assuming the prior foundation principle […]
Lesson 11: Lateral (Exotic Spin) Applications! – Sometimes a player must maneuver the cue ball in tight quarters or find it necessary to move the cue https://youtube.com/watch?v=WUGVjzlwLbQ%26f%3Duser_uploads%26app%3Dyoutube_gdata
Nine ball players have a better chance of running out if they can spread the balls on the break and make a ball in the process. Learning this suggested https://youtube.com/watch?v=J9sXaQv2fSs%26f%3Duser_uploads%26app%3Dyoutube_gdata
Lesson 9: Cue Ball Control…Drawing the Cue Ball! “Drawing the cue ball” is the first of several advanced techniques for position play. Success in this area requires a very loose “grip” and a firm “bridge”. The cue must accelerate through the cue ball upon impact and the cue must maintain a level plane movement. Drawing […]
Almost all top players have a defined and obvious follow — thru after striking the cue ball. The foot or head spot on the table is a perfect https://youtube.com/watch?v=schQ2SRY36c%26f%3Duser_uploads%26app%3Dyoutube_gdata
Lesson 5: The Grip – Most problems with what goes on in front of the body are the direct result of what goes on behind the body and are normally centered on “the grip”. Holding the cue too tightly with the rear “gripping” hand will cause the cue to spring upward on cue ball contact. […]
esson 3: The “Open, Tower, or V Bridge” – The front hand should support the cue stick with an easy to understand formation and comfort in shooting. The “open, tower, or V Bridge” does just that. All beginning players should consider this bridge to start with. Over time they will find advanced uses for it […]
There are thousands of cues available for purchase in the marketplace today. Learning what to look for will help you make an informed and investor wise decision in the cue buying process. Knowing the parts of a cue that affect your game performance and overall shooting enjoyment can be helpful tips in your search for […]
