Stance?
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racer rx said:
I think the only pros you will find that use a full snooker stance are the ones that played snooker before 9-ball. There may be a few exceptions, but I can't think of any. What is wrong with your stance where it needs improvement? Do you feel off balance, or are you having difficulty sighting?
That person who told me to improve on my stance gave me a nudge and I fell off balance. I want to become more consistant. And it seems that a snooker style stance may improve my stroke and keep me down after each shot.
But I am not playing snooker, I mainly play eight-ball and the occasional nine ball. Thanks any advice.
But I am not playing snooker, I mainly play eight-ball and the occasional nine ball. Thanks any advice.
Is your balance too far forward, back, or to the side? You may want to try standing closer or further from the shot and see what works. I would try correcting your stance first before making a drastic change. If you are a right handed player, when you get down on the shot try relaxing your left shoulder but keep your bridge firm. I noticed that when I put alot of tension in my left shoulder muscles it feels like I am "coming off the shot". When I relax it I feel more stable and comfortable. If you are lefty, it's vice versa of course.
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racer rx said:
Think the Top Three Women player all use Snooker Stance
Allison Fisher
Karen Korr
and the Heavy Set Women who hail from Ireland. Forgot her Name.... But she is Third Rated.
Think I also misspelled a few names....
I've got to agree. I've played plenty of Snooker, and what you need is a straight stroke. You can do that without a Snooker stance. I play Snooker with a guy who tries to imitate Allison Fisher's stance- chin on the cue and everything. He looks horribly uncomfortable. He couldn't play worth a damn before he tried it, and he still can't play worth a damn now. IMHO, you should concentrate your energy on finding a stance that is balanced, aligns you properly, and feels comfortable to you.ceebee said:
racer rx said:
When looking for a good stance i think the critrea should be balanced (solid), comfort, and strength. Because every body type is different it's up to the individual to find where it is.
The old test for ballance is still good. Find your shooting position. Now lift your bridge hand off the table. If you can't do it without falling forward then your not ballanced.
Whether your spreading your legs, bending both kneese, locking the back leg straight, or any other such contortions lol they all start with the right foot. that's the anchor and establishes how far from the cue ball your final postion is. To find this start by standing straight with the right hand on the wrap where you hold the cue and right hand at your pocket faceing the shot. The tip should be up to the cueball where you pause and aim. Now just build yourself around the cue in the most comfortable ballanced postion you can which allows your head over the cue, and a straight line going up from your right foot, back hand, elbow. Lock your shoulders and fire with the forarm. St.