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The Stance PDF Print E-mail

Different players will have their own version of a stance. your stance may not be exactly the same as the next guy, however there are a few things to keep in mind when forming your stance.

Balance is extremely important as a good stroke requires you to have as little body movement as possible, except for your arm swinging the cue stick. You need to find your proper balance so that you can keep your body still.
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The Stroke PDF Print E-mail

There should be no question that your stroke plays as one of the most important elements of the game of pocket billiards.

A smooth, consistent stroke is key to pocketing your object balls accurately.

The stroke is often the most difficult and misunderstood part of the game. We may not be able to describe an exelent stroke, but we know one when we see one.

Foot in mouth - See [[stroke]] in the PoolWiki

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The Grip PDF Print E-mail

Your grip can define your aim. Your eye leads from your grip to the butt of your cue down to the end of the shaft and to the aim point on your object ball. Without a good grip your eyes will not see the straight and narrow aim line. A propper grip will allow your to make more accurate shots, a bad grip will limit your potential for improvement.

The word "Grip" Can be very misleading as it implies a firm grasp on something. The dictionary defines "Gripping" as "the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; a firm grasp". In pool however this word should not be used. I prefer cradle.

Foot in mouth - See [[grip]] in the Poolwiki

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The Bridge PDF Print E-mail

There are many different varriations of the bridge. Each serves it's own purpose weither it be comefort or accuracy, the main function of the bridge is to lock your pool cue into a guided set of positions. It should minimize sideways & up and down movement but allow for foreward/backward movement

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