How to Grip the Pool Cue

Getting the right grip on your pool cue will help you hit the ball well and more consistently.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Billiard Lighting
• Bridges For Pool
• Cue Stick Chalk
• Pool Balls
• Pool Cue Carrying Cases
• Pool Cues
• Pool Table Covers
• Pool Table Horsehair Brushes
• Pool Tables
• Pool Triangles

1. 
    

   Grasp the butt end of the cue with your strong hand (whichever hand feels more comfortable) about one foot down from the end.

2. 
    

   Cradle the stick in the palm of you hand.

3. 
    

   Grip the cue with your thumb, index finger, and middle finger. The other fingers should remain loose and comfortable.

4. Grip the cue firmly, but only as firmly as is comfortable. You should not have to exert extra effort on your grip.

Tips & Warnings

• Once you get your grip established, you shouldn't have to think about it each shot. It should just be right there. Not too tight, not too light.

on 11/22/2005 If you turn your grip hand toward your face, you will notice the two middle fingers go down the middle of your arm (down the line as I call it). By putting the index finger on cue you are now putting it out of line.