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Holding a Pool Cue
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There are many variances of techniques people use when holding a pool cue. As always, there will be the exception of someone who can perform well, despite there unorthodox styles. For the majority, however, good mechanics are important in execution of any good pool shot. The holding technique or "grip" can vary the shot dramatically. The longer you play with an improper grip, the harder it will be adjust to a cleaner stroke. Here is how I hold my cue... I support the cue with my two back fingers (excluding pinky). |
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After varying through different "grips", I came to the conclusion that this particular grip gives me the best stroking capabilities. The difference I noticed in using this "grip" was my ability to perform extreme shots more consistently. In my picture example to the left, I am exaggerating my fingers to show the importance of cue weight focus laying predominantly on the back two middle fingers. In most real shooting situations other fingers may actually be on the cue itself, but ever so lightly. The reasoning I leave my index (pointing finger) off the cue is that under and extreme shots, I've found this finger often interferes with my ability to execute a perfectly straight stroke.. I will cover the "bridge" hand techniques in my next article.... |
