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Short, practical and table-tested. One idea per tip, a 30-second video, and how to try it tonight.

Tip of the week · Stroke

Pause at the back

A short pause before you hit the cue ball stops you rushing and keeps the cue on line.

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    Equipment · All levels

    Chalk every shot

    A dry tip is a common cause of miscues. Two light swipes before every shot — even the easy ones.

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    Equipment · Intermediate

    Keep your tip rounded

    A tip that has gone flat or hard causes miscues. Keep it rounded, about the curve of a small coin.