snooker tips the grip explained.

this video shows the grip in a way that will enable the cue to remain level throughout the complete stroke. Also help to stop the "see saw" on the bridge & reduce the natural tendancy to drop the elbow.

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[gav25x]

Hi, can you tell me the reason for not gripping the cue with all fingers?

[kevy62]

Hi there, One reason, is it could make the cue see-saw on your bridge.

IE: A stun shot could become top by the end of the stroke.

By griping with just the first finger, or first & second fingers , is this will enable the cue to remain level throughout the "FULL" cue action, from maximum back swing, to the end of the follow through.

most failures are due to over gripping the butt, thus causing tension in the action, this makes it difficult to keep the cue on line...K

[gav25x]

Ah ok, that makes sense. I tried that last night and it felt like i had less control, i'll have to keep doing it until i get used to it, i play the game from a seated position and i have to hold the cue slightly different. I'm still trying to get used to the pause, theres always an urgency to hit the ball straight after i've feathered it a few times. Thanks a lot for the tips!

[kevy62]

hello again, If playing from a seated position, do you use a rest type technique?

I only ask as the grip is quite simular ..as in, you don't grip with all of the fingers, just the first 1 or 2.. let me know how you get on. ...K

[gav25x]

hi, no i only use the rest for certain shots, most of the time i just use a normal bridge. when i'm cueing up my forearm is kinda at an angle because i'm low down, but that shouldn't stop me using the two finger grip.