Hello instructors!
Currently I'm looking for a good default setup/stance according to the set-pause-finish method. I try to keep my bridge length about 12 inches.
The link below is a video of me training this. As you can see, it goes wrong at the 'set' position (when the cuetip is at the object ball). My arm is yanked to the back where it should point vertically to the ground.
I've tried to correct this by gripping the cue more towards the middle. Unfortunately, that will cause my hand to collapse into the chest early and prevents a smooth follow through.
Any advice on how to correct this is highly appreciated! :smile:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0qyoZi2YM0
Yes, it looks like you could use a slight stance adjustment. You seem to be compensating because you are hitting your chest early in the stroke, which is why you've moved your back hand farther back at address.
Try moving both feet 1 inch to the left of where you're currently standing. You may have to turn slightly more towards the cue stick as well. Tweaking involves tiny adjustments, and they're not always in just one direction. You may feel like you're leaning more to the right with this adjustment, but if you make the proper adjustment, it should feel like a slight lean right and back, which will keep you balanced.
Remember ---- the top half of your body is already leaning forward. Being balanced requires a counter lean with the bottom half. I know stance issues very well. You can trust me on this.