Pinky on or off during stroke.

Does your pinky help grip the cue

  • Pinky touches the whole time

    Votes: 9 30.0%

  • Pinky off in back stroke but helps grip in forward stroke

    Votes: 4 13.3%

  • Pinky is never touching.

    Votes: 17 56.7%
  • Total voters
    30
Mensabum said:
Guess I'm going to have to pay attention next time I play bcuz I've never really taken notice. You guys already have me trying to figure out which ball I look at last, how I hold my cue, what color my socks are and idk if I can pay much more attention to my game or I won't be able to make a ball. 😂
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Don’t forget to also focus on the chalk you use, the number of layers your tip has, the type of shaft you use and where you put your left foot. It get’s harder to get better, the better you want to be.
 
mr3cushion said:

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In 1963 I was taught to grip the cue with 'All' fingers.

I can't remember a Top 3C players grip with the 'Pinky' sticking out.

The Grip​

The proper full hand grip​

The grip gives the player general control of the cue ball. Full finger grips are the most common choice among better players. The grip should rest in the palm of your hand; see Photo10, instead of lying in the player's fingers.


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Photo 10

The players that use more of their wrists give more rotation to the cue as it is swung back and forth. You may want to use a finger grip when applying maximum effect to the cue ball, (the cue ball maintains spin on 3 or more cushions.) For most shots in 3 cushion billiards, (especially short-angle shots), you want to use as little wrist action as possible, for better control of the cue ball, and a consistent hit on the first ball or cushion.

The simple move​

The last element of a proper grip is the simplest. Most average players are looking for some magical move to make just before they strike the cue ball, well; I'm here to tell you, there isn't one. It's the simple opening of the hand on the cue when swinging the cue back, Photo13, and when the cue swings forward closing the hand around the cue with all fingers, Photo14. Also the middle knuckles on the cue hand, should be pointing to the floor. This along with the arm and the elbow in the correct position when addressing the cue ball will give the player a more consistent effect on the cue ball.
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Carlos Hallon played with a side stroke and pinky up. Very different and great player.
 
Mensabum said:
Guess I'm going to have to pay attention next time I play bcuz I've never really taken notice. You guys already have me trying to figure out which ball I look at last, how I hold my cue, what color my socks are and idk if I can pay much more attention to my game or I won't be able to make a ball. 😂
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You should focus on your inhale/ exhale habits next.
 
td873 said:
Don’t forget to also focus on the chalk you use, the number of layers your tip has, the type of shaft you use and where you put your left foot. It get’s harder to get better, the better you want to be.
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Thot my psr was solid, but making room for all that jazz means changing horses and this Dawg's too old for new tricks. Thank you for trying however.😂
 
I always hold the cue with all fingers but with medium speed and faster shots at the very back of the stroke middle, ring and little fingers all come out a little and are mostly off the cue. So the cue is being held by the web of the hand, just thumb and index are holding it. Going forward they all grip it again.
With soft shots none of the fingers leave.
Watch Filler’s efficient stroke.
 
I never think about it I just play.
In my spare time I enjoy swimming and playing competitive Patty Cake.
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