Most folks look at the object ball last. Some look at the cue ball. Does any else ever look at the shaft on some shots?
Stephen Hendry is obviously of a different opinion. He even includes Ronnie O'Sullivan in his statement of cueball last.Object ball.
Cue ball should only be looked at while lining up and the practice stroke leading up to the hit. There is no point in keeping your eyes on the cue ball.
If you're perfectly lined up, what's the point of looking at the object ball?Object ball.
Cue ball should only be looked at while lining up and the practice stroke leading up to the hit. There is no point in keeping your eyes on the cue ball.
Stephen Hendry is obviously of a different opinion. He even includes Ronnie O'Sullivan in his statement of cueball last.
My study in the topic started long ago and is documented in Experiments in looking at the cue ball while delivering the stroke
My experience and conclusion is that object ball last produces the best shot making. Cueball last produces the best cueball control. A recent article speaks of Ronnie's diminished shot making being counterbalanced by his cueball control. (If I control whitey I don't have to make as many hard shots) The only time I am aware of Ronnie speaking on the subject was more than 10 years ago. He says to the effect of, "I suppose it's meant to be object ball but at times its cueball. " Which leads me to imagine that he probably started object ball last as I did. It would be interesting to hear him speak on the topic today. I have enough confidence in the knowledge and integrity of Stephen Hendry to accept his statement that "Ronnie does the same" as fact.
Tennessee Joe said:Does any else ever look at the shaft on some shots?
In a perfect world it doesn't matter what you look at.If you're perfectly lined up, what's the point of looking at the object ball?
Wouldn't you want to make sure that you're hitting the micro dot on the cue ball in which you're aiming?
Genuine question to spark additional (I hope) meaningful conversation.
I have tried to play the game in how you perceive it. Aiming at the cue ball.If you're perfectly lined up, what's the point of looking at the object ball?
Wouldn't you want to make sure that you're hitting the micro dot on the cue ball in which you're aiming?
Genuine question to spark additional (I hope) meaningful conversation.
I see a similar split in the hard vs soft tips. Some have a mushroom appearance others appear sharp and sound that way at contact.shaun murphy said in a podcast (could've been his own "147 pod") that it's about 50/50 among the snooker pros. so whatever works for you..
OMG ☺ I will try it but I hope it's not leading me to this slippery slope.WHAT DO YOU LOOK AT LAST
This has helped shooting long straight in shots with the cue ball frozen to the short rail. When coming down on the shot line, I make sure the cue tip is dead center on the cue ball. Next, I aim at the spot on the object ball. I re-sight this process several times until I am comfortable with the aim. Then while looking straight down at the cue shaft, I begin stroking and shoot. It sure helps me keep a straight stroke, especially with pressure shots. Give it a try.