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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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  • Stroke · All levels

    Stay down until it drops

    Keep your head still until the object ball is in the pocket. Standing up early pulls the cue off line.

  • Stroke · Beginner

    Hold the cue loosely

    A tight grip twists the cue off line. Hold it firm enough not to drop it, and loose enough not to squeeze.

  • Stroke · Beginner

    Follow through past the cue ball

    Let the cue keep moving straight after the hit. Stopping at the cue ball makes you slow down early and steer.