How to Chalk a Cue
Without chalk on the tip of your cue stick, the cue will slip and you'll blow a shot. On the plus side, you can always blame a miscue on a lack of chalk.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Billiard Lighting
- Bridges For Pool
- Cue Stick Chalk
- Pool Balls
- Pool Cues
- Pool Table Covers
- Pool Table Horsehair Brushes
- Pool Tables
- Pool Triangles
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Hold the cue upright.
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Place the chalk lightly on the tip of the cue.
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Lightly grind a small amount of chalk onto the tip of the cue.
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Take the chalk off the cue and blow lightly on the tip.
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Using the edge of the chalk, grind a small amount of chalk onto the edge of the cue.
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Spin the cue until the edge is chalked all the way around.
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Blow on the cue again lightly.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't try to bore a hole in the chalk. It doesn't work any better that way and may damage the cue.
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Comments
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Aug 08, 2006
When I'm done chalking a stick, I tap the tip on the playing surface or the rail to remove the excess. Don't hit the shaft against the rail because this will cause damage to it. -
Aug 08, 2006
When I'm done chalking a stick, I tap the tip on the playing surface or the rail to remove the excess. Don't hit the shaft against the rail because this will cause damage to it.
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Jun 30, 2006
Agreed, never blow on the tip and never tap the tip on the table! You never want to put excess chalk on the table, nor tap your tip on anything. If you have excess chalk that needs to be removed, simply bump the bottom of your cue on the floor, using the rubber bumper on the butt end of the cue. Proper chalking should never need this anyway.
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Jan 30, 2006
Never blow on the cue tip after chalking. You're introducing moisture onto the surface of the tip, which is counterproductive to the purpose of chalking (which is to maximize friction).
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Jan 30, 2006
Never blow on the cue tip after chalking. You're introducing moisture onto the surface of the tip, which is counterproductive to the purpose of chalking (which is to maximize friction).
