The Pause

Matt_24 · 2026-10-29T16:58:25+00:00

Is the "pause" necessary in shot execution to be a good player? Pause at the cue ball? Or, Pause when the cue ball is pulled back into your bridge (before transitioning through the cue ball) - ala Buddy Hall? I've seen some phenomenal players who had zero pause. They may slow down their practice strokes as they pin point their cue ball target, but never completely pause. Just stirring up some discussion.