What is a good cue action?
You should grip the cue just 2-3 inches up from the butt of the snooker cue. Adjusting Your Stance: The next thing which makes the cue action perfect is your stance. If you are putting too much weight on the table or your stance is not comfortable then you can never have a perfect cue action.
Where do you look when playing snooker?
A question I am asked many times is what ball do you look at when you strike the white. The answer is always the object ball. This is always for every player. You do not look at the white or the end of your tip, just the cue ball.
What snooker cue does Ronnie use?
Ronnie O’Sullivan has been known to use both Hunt & Osborne and John Parris cues. His cues are often around 58.25 inches in length.
Is a heavier cue better?
In general, a lighter cue will allow more control over finesse shots, and a heavier cue will allow more cue ball (CB) speed with less apparent stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some people to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing.
Where do I aim cue ball in snooker?
You are NOT allowed to aim the object ball anywhere specific and NOT allowed to try to pot it – you are just selecting random angles within 18 inches or so either side of the pocket. The shot only counts if you deliver the cue straight, watch the object ball and stay down on the shot until it stops.
Who invented the snooker cue extension?
Snooker is a sport played by many millions around the globe. But have you ever wondered how cues and tips developed? Who better than Dominic Dale, one of the world’s leading experts on cue sports history, to describe the evolution of the cue over the past 400 years….
Who uses Parris cues?
Parris Cues have been used by professional players, including Ronnie O’Sullivan, Jimmy White, Steve Davis, Stephen Hendry, Stephen Maguire, John Higgins & Neil Robertson.