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Hi Sarah:

I used to play a lot of snooker when I was younger and I still enjoy the game.

Going into 9 ball , I have been quite confused due to the fact that the table is lower and more spin shots are required.

I would like to ask you a couple questions and your feedbacks would be greatly appreciated.

1. Do you change your stance when playing snooker?

2. I see that you have a side way stance when you play 9 ball. What is your opinion on the square stance of some of the Europeans on the WPBA tour?

Thank you very much.

Richard
 
Hi Richard,

A few years ago I started playing snooker everyday. I was helping the former US snooker champion warm up for big tournaments. I started out playing like a pool player...typical pool player stance and shooting pool player shots. I quickly caught on that that approach doesn't work well. So to answer your first question, when I play snooker I switch to a so-called "traditional" snooker stance. As for the WPBA players that play with the more square stance, I think that is because they are used to it. Their stroke is different as well. They have more of a pause in their back stroke. Some of the American players and newer players have picked up the square stance. I think that is from seeing the best female players in the world using it and using it well. I myself will stick with my side ways stance....although I do use different stances for different shots.....my usual stance is the tiptoe stance. :D

Take care,
Sarah
 
sarahrousey said:
Hi Richard,

A few years ago I started playing snooker everyday. I was helping the former US snooker champion warm up for big tournaments. I started out playing like a pool player...typical pool player stance and shooting pool player shots. I quickly caught on that that approach doesn't work well. So to answer your first question, when I play snooker I switch to a so-called "traditional" snooker stance. As for the WPBA players that play with the more square stance, I think that is because they are used to it. Their stroke is different as well. They have more of a pause in their back stroke. Some of the American players and newer players have picked up the square stance. I think that is from seeing the best female players in the world using it and using it well. I myself will stick with my side ways stance....although I do use different stances for different shots.....my usual stance is the tiptoe stance. :D

Take care,
Sarah
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I will be looking forward to see the tiptoe stance... :D

Thank you for tha answer.
 
Well I wish I didn't have to use the tiptoe stance so much. One day I will realize I am only 5'1.

Sarah
 
Would you mind to share with us what your highest run in snooker is?

The reason I asked you those questions was because I find that I am losing power when I am shooting the balls with a square stance; and losing a bit of accuracy when shooting sideway. This has been driving me crazy. I have also tried to bend both legs to see if it would feel better but then I seem to miss more long shots...

Richard
 
Well, I am stuck in the 70's when it comes to high runs. My high run in snooker is 70 I believe. I know I have run in the 50s multiple times.

I think the trouble with the square stance is that it limits your arm movement...Like you said, you are losing power. Snooker isn't so much a "power" game as is 9ball. With your sideways stance you might be losing accuracy because you aren't so tight with everything like you would be with the square stance. Maybe you could come up with somewhat of a "hybrid" stance. Mix the two together...you could try not being completely sideways, yet not completely square. Does that make any sense? Let me know if it does.

Sarah
 
warming up kollins

I have the joy of spotting balls for the man now...good to see i am in good company
 
the old man

sarahrousey said:
Lucky you....at least you can reach the spots! How is the old man playing?

Sarah
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he is getting ready for the international in new york in may. He's getting there, its hard to keep his mind off of golf. As long as he creeps up and stays down his stroke is still there, he gets the job done by playing you long rail safe until he has a close enough shot to run 30-50 points on you.

he played a pro from england last week and had a break of 72.
 
It sounds like he is playing pretty good. If he is playing everyday, he will be ready. I know when he and I practiced everyday he was playing really well by the time the tournament came around.

Wish him luck for me.

Sarah
 
hes back

last night the old man had a century break, 63, adn two 45's. Starting to get the fire back, it great to watch and I myself had a break of 49. Inspiration at its best.
 
When is the tournament that Tom is going to play in? I know he got some quality practice recently when Alan Morris came to town. Hopefully I can make it up there soon. I haven't played snooker in quite some time.

Take care,
Sarah
 
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