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To have a good stance, you should be comfortable, balanced, and have part of your leading leg online with your shot. Two kinds of stance exist the Boxer Stance and the Square Stance.

                                            The Closed Stance (The Boxer Stance) 

For players with even or right eyesight, the Square Stance should be used. Left-handed players are better suited to the Boxer style.

A Boxer Stance consists of the leading leg being angled toward the shot and turning the body to the side of the shot. Approximately a 30 – 45-degree angle is between the hips and chest with the line of the shot.

In the Square Position, the leading leg is parallel to the shot line and the left leg is bent. Your feet are also parallel to the shot and table. In both Stance styles, the player leans forward to make the shot.

The Square Stance

When you place part of your leading leg on the line, you will create a chest contact point for you to guide your cue.

In order to find the line of aim, you must imagine a line running through the shot, across the table, and up the floor. You must find the part of your leading leg that suits you, some players get their leading toe on this line, while others get the back of their heel.

It’s important that the width of the stance be at least the width of your shoulders in order to build stability.

By doing this, you will distribute your weight evenly throughout the stroke.  It is essential that players approach shots on the line of aim and walk into the shot properly. The four contact points of Chest, Chin, Bridge, and Grip show how important it is to place your leading foot in the correct position in order to guide the cue along the line of aim.

Forming a strong bridge hand is an integral part of your overall technique. The goal is to build it to support the cue on the line of aim. Your bridge hand needs to rest flat on the table with your fingers spread, then your fingers are pressed against the cloth to grip it.

Now bring your thumb tight against your first finger to form a channel or groove for the cue to slide through. Your knuckles will automatically be lifted. The groove should be aligned with the aim of the shot.

You’ve got three basic bridge hand heights. For stun shots, your hand should be at your normal height. For screw shots, you should lower your hand and raise your hand for topspin shots. Depending on the type of shot, the Bridge should be between 9 and 12 inches from the cue ball.

Your bridge hand should always stay on the table because the more contact you have with the cloth, the stronger your bridge will be. When you are bridging over balls or playing near the cushion, your cueball striking technique is extremely demanding. When delivering the cue, make sure that the cue passes smoothly through the ball and that you get your eyes on the object ball before striking the cue ball.

While bridging over balls or when playing from the cushion, you should hold the cue slightly shorter. Typically, the best way to bridge a cushion is to leave your fingers on top and drop your wrist down to the side.

As part of your overall playing technique, it’s vital to develop a good shot approach routine. It is vital that you put the cue in the right place. When approaching the table, it is best to stand back from the table and place the cue online. Keep your eye on the shot angles as you approach it since 90% of the shot’s aim is accomplished when you stand behind it. Remember to aim on the way down on the cue, as you can only add the final 10% when you are at the bottom.

After visualizing the shot, come in online and put your tip on the cue ball. The cue ball should always be aimed at the area where you intend to strike it. Do not move the cue until your chest touches it. Rather than bringing a cue to your chest, you must bring your chest to the cue.

The cue is already on the line and the chest is used to support the cue. In order to create your chest contact point, place part of your leading leg on the line as you are approaching the shot. This will help guide your cue and create a contact point. The line is found by imagining a line through the shot, through the table, and along the floor.

On this line, some players put their leading toe, others their leading heel. You should find the part of your leading leg that suits you best. If you feel your approach drill isn’t right, step away from the shot and go through your drill again.

With coaching, players can improve, and as a result, they’ll have more fun playing snooker. Regardless of your ability, coaching can benefit you. A coach works with you to identify your strengths and weaknesses through planned coaching sessions. This will enable you to identify and enhance your personal technique. A coach will help you focus and help you develop all aspects to play more competitive snooker, such as concentration, discipline, and how to prepare for tournaments. In addition to motivating you, A good coach will build your self-confidence and help you play with more confidence.

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