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THE CUE ACTION
A good cue action will deliver the cue along the intended line. If a player has chosen the correct line to pot the ball then it should go in. The important thing to remember is that the cue needs to follow the line of aim and this is achieved by a good, straight, consistent action.
Your cue action should include a few feathers to get a feel for the shot. These are like practice shots and you should bring the cue back and forth smoothly along the line of aim.
Next pause at the cue ball with your tip. Get your eyes up to the white to check that you are still aiming at the point on the white that you intend to strike. Pull the cue slowly back along the line of aim. To keep the cue level your grip will open and this is good. If your grip remains closed you will get a scooping action and miscue.
I would recommend a slight pause at the end of the backswing but the length of this varies from player to player. All that matters is that either during your backswing or in the pause you move your eyes up to the object ball and the point you intend the white to strike.
When you are ready slowly start delivering the cue. Try and keep it smooth and follow the line of aim. As you strike keep your eyes on the object ball. Your cueing elbow should drop to ensure a good follow through and your grip should finish at your chest. This helps to create a consistent action.
The player pauses at the white. The grip is vertical from the elbow.
The player pauses again at the end of the backswing. The back of the hand has opened to keep the cue parallel.
The player delivers the cue. The grip finishes at the chest and the elbow has dropped.
© Gavin York 2009
A good cue action will deliver the cue along the intended line. If a player has chosen the correct line to pot the ball then it should go in. The important thing to remember is that the cue needs to follow the line of aim and this is achieved by a good, straight, consistent action.
Your cue action should include a few feathers to get a feel for the shot. These are like practice shots and you should bring the cue back and forth smoothly along the line of aim.
Next pause at the cue ball with your tip. Get your eyes up to the white to check that you are still aiming at the point on the white that you intend to strike. Pull the cue slowly back along the line of aim. To keep the cue level your grip will open and this is good. If your grip remains closed you will get a scooping action and miscue.
I would recommend a slight pause at the end of the backswing but the length of this varies from player to player. All that matters is that either during your backswing or in the pause you move your eyes up to the object ball and the point you intend the white to strike.
When you are ready slowly start delivering the cue. Try and keep it smooth and follow the line of aim. As you strike keep your eyes on the object ball. Your cueing elbow should drop to ensure a good follow through and your grip should finish at your chest. This helps to create a consistent action.
The player pauses at the white. The grip is vertical from the elbow.
The player pauses again at the end of the backswing. The back of the hand has opened to keep the cue parallel.
The player delivers the cue. The grip finishes at the chest and the elbow has dropped.
© Gavin York 2009
