I observed the snooker guys in the recent World's cueing downwards on almost every shot, what gives? I'm talking some sharp degrees here too, very very pronounced downward shooting on the cueball when it was possible for a level stroke
cueing downwards as opposed to level?
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can you elaborate?
thanks, Davis mentions that its done but does not explain why
Selby does it more than most.
He tends to drop the elbow so he doesn't cue down on the ball even though he sets up that way.
Also, my theory is that in and around the pink and black spots is generally very clustered and a slightly elevated cue means you won't clatter a red with your grip as you cue.
He tends to drop the elbow so he doesn't cue down on the ball even though he sets up that way.
Also, my theory is that in and around the pink and black spots is generally very clustered and a slightly elevated cue means you won't clatter a red with your grip as you cue.
Elbow drop.
But I do not like the rocking of the cue. That creates a need for good natural timing.
Look at the pool break shots where the shooter raises up which raises the shoulder. Most do not raise the cue or at least not too much
Both are making room for a more powerful move.
Stop the snooker video when the cue gets 'level' & compare it to the pool break shots.
You have a similar picture.
But I do not like the rocking of the cue. That creates a need for good natural timing.
Look at the pool break shots where the shooter raises up which raises the shoulder. Most do not raise the cue or at least not too much
Both are making room for a more powerful move.
Stop the snooker video when the cue gets 'level' & compare it to the pool break shots.
You have a similar picture.
This is like a poorly written haiku.
The game isn't played with the center of your tip, but the edge. That is why we all re-work the tip bevel to our liking.
I am bumping this post because I think it is interesting, and I would like to hear more about it.
kollegedave
kollegedave
Well Davis says that by raising the but end of the cue (some) it gives the player room to follow through without worrying about the stroke being altered by touching the cushion.
I am a bit embarrassed to say that I have never thought of implementing this idea before now.
kollegedave
It's possible but it's just not practical. In a practical sense you should cue with enough elevation to allow a free flowing stroke. Some snooker players play with excessive elevation for what ever reasons. I've never understood it really but who's to argue with a world class player.
Also almost all snooker players play with a locked back leg. This really limits how low you can get the hips and how level you can get the cue... Especially for tall players like Robertson and Selby.
being a really tall player must be brutal....if you ever see Gabe, ask him about the tournament we played in Tulsa years ago.....this one specific rule....couldn't bring your hand overthe shoulder to masse or jump (cant remember why)
im standing right next to gabe....in front of the TD....i look at the TD...i look gabe up and down....he looks down at me....i look at the TD.....
"am i the only one whos fixing to call bullchit on this short guy bigotry?"
laughs galore.
I watched Kyren Wilson play a little this past week He's an exception -- both knees bent.
And Ricky Walden, who's rather tall.
And Peter Ebdon, who is a raving vegan and talked Neil Robertson into the same cult... both of their brains suffering.