What beginner pool tip do you wish you learned sooner?

[Hail Mary Shot]

First lesson, how to level your cue on the table when taking a shot. Typical beginner error. I see these often when people are hitting the air multiple times after wasting a lo ng time aiming. Also, it helps to start with a short stroke and work from there.

 

[riedmich]

Hi everyone,

I've been spending more time researching beginner pool tips, accessories, and game room setups while building a newer billiards resource site.

One thing I've noticed is that there seems to be a lot of advice online, but not all of it is useful for newer players.

If you could recommend one beginner tip, article topic, or lesson that every new player should learn early on, what would it be?

I've been collecting ideas and resources while continuing to build out my site:
https://poolcuehub.com

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

To me the best pool tip ever came from a professional trainer: stand absolutely still like a rock

 

[Tennesseejoe]

Referring to the last couple of pages..."Break as hard as you can and you be a great player fast". lol

 

[Woodshaft]

Slow down. Take more time between and over shots.
Pool is relatively easy after 40+ years, and I do quite well now that I've slowed my overall pace and am routinely consistent.

 

[lakeman77]

stick with one stick, basically all cues play the same after you use them a couple weeks

 

[Bob Jewett]

stick with one stick, basically all cues play the same after you use them a couple weeks

The first part of that is: pick your first cue carefully. You may be able to adapt to anything, but some work faster than others.

 

[DeeDeeCues]

The stick thing is bs. I believe there are three phases a person should go through.

First, a beginner who is serious about getting better should buy a decent cue that is 18-19.5 oz. Play with that exclusively until they have developed decent cueball control.

Second, it is important to pay with anything. This is cross-training, and will assist in showing flaws and fixing them. It will also show that a cue is just a cue and not the reason someone is a good player.

Finally, the absolute best probably need to stick with the same cue.

If you believe that the cue is much of a factor, you are wrong and will likely always have it as an excuse.