How to Stroke the Pool Cue
A smooth and steady stroke with the pool cue equals a consistent shot. The key is good coordination between your wrist, elbow and shoulder.
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- Cue Stick Chalk
- Pool Balls
- Pool Cue Carrying Cases
- Pool Cues
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- Pool Table Horsehair Brushes
- Pool Tables
- Pool Triangles
Instructions
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Make sure you have a consistent grip and bridge on your cue. (See related eHows.)
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Avoid moving your elbow and shoulder on your stroke.
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Stroke with just your lower arm. Your arm should move like a pendulum swinging from your elbow joint.
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Cock your wrist and snap it forward as you strike the ball. Keep your wrist loose and flexible.
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Take practice strokes before every shot to get into the groove of the stroke.
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Follow through on your stroke.
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Hold your position for a moment after you shoot. Keep your bridge hand in position.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid using your whole body when you stroke. Keep your body stable and hit with just the pendulum of your lower arm.
Comments
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collinson36
Jun 20, 2007
hi there i am realy playing well at pool at the moment.but there is 2 thins i would to ask u. 1st 1 is that i have always had a tight grip on my cue and i am trying 2 play with a lose grip now but my game is so bad when i play with a lose grip.and i dont like 2 have pracice stroke i lime my shot up pull back a little pause and shot very very gd is this the right way of my stroke as i play in a pool league and dont want to copy other people stroke as i think this will hurt my game hope u can help andy
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collinson36
Jun 20, 2007
hi there i am realy playing well at pool at the moment.but there is 2 thins i would to ask u. 1st 1 is that i have always had a tight grip on my cue and i am trying 2 play with a lose grip now but my game is so bad when i play with a lose grip.and i dont like 2 have pracice stroke i lime my shot up pull back a little pause and shot very very gd is this the right way of my stroke as i play in a pool league and dont want to copy other people stroke as i think this will hurt my game hope u can help andy
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Sep 04, 2006
A good stroke starts here and becomes muscle memory, to the point you no longer think about stroking the ball. In serous competition, 2 equally skilled players, it all boils down to which one can stay relaxed and maintain a good stroke. Practice! When my game gets in a slump, I always go back to the basics of keeping my head down and stroking the ball correctly. Excuses don't justify failure.
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Sep 04, 2006
A good stroke starts here and becomes muscle memory, to the point you no longer think about stroking the ball. In serous competition, 2 equally skilled players, it all boils down to which one can stay relaxed and maintain a good stroke. Practice! When my game gets in a slump, I always go back to the basics of keeping my head down and stroking the ball correctly. Excuses don't justify failure.
