Squeeze a ball, play better pool?

[Bob Callahan]

Well, maybe....

"Athletes usually perform better when they trust their bodies rather than thinking too much about their own actions or what their coaches told them during practice..."

From:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120919124900.htm

 

[Uski]

dont think it will make u play better but it could help with some tension....some people make tight fists or tighten up diffrent body parts then release and breath out to help with nerves

 

[Tramp Steamer]

I don't think that a strong grip is particularly advantageous for pool players.
It's like golf. The great Jack Nicklaus used to advocate holding the club as you would hold a bird. I think a pool cue should be held the same way.
As for listening to your coach, U.S. Open champion Payne Stewart's father once visited Payne's high school golf coach and told him, "What ever you do, don't change his swing." :smile:

 

[Uski]

very true tramp... i was talkin about when u are in your chair or right before u shoot.... def not sqeezing the stick

 

[Sloppy Pockets]

very true tramp... i was talkin about when u are in your chair or right before u shoot.... def not sqeezing the stick

Yes, plus the article said for righties to squeeze the ball with their left (non-cueing) hand.

 

[Tramp Steamer]

very true tramp... i was talkin about when u are in your chair or right before u shoot.... def not sqeezing the stick

Yes, I see that. My apologies.
Relieving some pre-shot tension wood be a good thing. :smile:

 

[Uski]

def would