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.