Monday, 10 May 2010

Improve Your Pool Shot with These Three Tips

By Paul Richardson

Looking for ways to improve your pool game quickly? Look no further. Here are three tips you can start using today to dramatically improve your pool game.Works for snooker too!

All of these tips will focus on using proper hand and pool cue technique since this is the area most beginners struggle with the most. Improving your hand and cue technique will dramatically improve your game.

Tip #1: Sight the Shot

First things first, before you hit your shot you will want to line up behind the cue ball, visually sight your shot, and then take a few practice swings. Look at where you want to hit the cue ball down the table, and also where you want your pool cue to contact the cue ball. Now, take a couple practice swings doing everything you will when you hit the shot for real, while concentrating on a smooth swing both backwards and forwards. Do not accidentally hit the cue ball when you do this, pull up just short of actually hitting it until you are ready to shoot for real. When you do hit the ball, use the same fluid swing motion you just practiced, hitting the ball where you were looking.

Tip #2: Follow Through

Many beginners make the mistake of pulling their pool cue away immediately after hitting the shot. Try not to do this by again focusing on your swing, keeping it smooth, and concentrate on following through after you hit the shot.

Tip #3: Keeping it Straight

Since follow through is so important, if you want to hit a straight shot that is, here is a tip to help you follow through. Picture yourself not just hitting the cue ball, but a place that is 2-3 inches behind it. Hitting through the cue ball is an easy way to keep your shot straight.

Practice these tips and you will be well on your way to a better pool game quickly!

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