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Snooker & Pool: Get a Grip!
In snooker or pool, the grip is where every stroke starts, get this wrong and you will find that more and more of your shots are being missed.
The first thing that players tend to do (especially those new to the game) is grip the cue too tight. Why is this a problem? This causes a problem as the muscles in the arm will tighten through the shot, this can cause a lot of unwanted sidespin or cause us to miss the right spot on the cue ball entirely.
To be a successful player your grip needs to be relaxed and maintain a constant pressure throughout every shot, whether it be a delicate cut or a powerful draw stroke. Every time, where possible, the grip pressure has to be constant.
If the grip is too loose then the opposite can happen, the cue can be dropped whilst attempting a pot or literally get thrown out of the hand.
As with most things there is never a definitive right or wrong answer and it is about finding a position on the cue that is comfortable for you. Here are some helpful hints:
Find the balance point of your cue by balancing it on your index finger until it stops wobbling
Remember the key thing is to keep the grip relaxed, just feel for yourself the tension in your arm if you grip the cue too tightly. Tension in the arm will mean you miss more shots.
If you follow all these tips you’ll find that your snooker or pool will improve, remember get a grip…
About the Author
Pete Williams
Billiards Boutique
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How to grip a pool cue.