Snooker stance in pool

[TheThaiger]

If you find a Steve Davis instructional guide, it might show either stance, depending when it was produced. This is because he started off with the classic 45 degree version (and won a few world championships using it) before switching to the 'modern' square-on stance.

In fact, the difference between the 2 stances is sometimes less than it might at first glance appear. It is quite possible for the feet to be at right angles to the shot but with the left knee (for a right hander) twisted inwards, so that from the knees upwards it is essentially a 45 degree stance.

They are interchangeable, and I alternate without even thinking.

 

[Scaramouche]

How does he see over the edge of the table? On his tiptoes?

A snooker table is only a couple of inches taller than a pool table. :grin:
Still, it hits Alex above the waist.
So he has to crawl up on the table to make some shots, using toe extensions (thanks Earl) to keep one foot on the floor.
Took this photo of his shoes at Shooters during the Canadian Championship

 

[Scott Lee]

:rotflmao1: The really funny thing is that if these shoes were made in Turkey (or around that area) Alex might actually be able to 'stand' on the toes. My dad had a pair with curled up ends like that, but they were made of hard leather, that didn't bend much at all! :grin:

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

A snooker table is only a couple of inches taller than a pool table. :grin:
Still, it hits Alex above the waist.
So he has to crawl up on the table to make some shots, using toe extensions (thanks Earl) to keep one foot on the floor.
Took this photo of his shoes at Shooters during the Canadian Championship