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Lay a pub cue in a straight line from the middle of the break off "D" down to the black spot then chalk a line.
Without using any object balls or cue ball, just concentrate on cuing down the chalk line keeping the cue straight...get into the habit of straightness.
After a few sessions of this, and you are confident that your cue action is straight chalk a line from corner pocket to corner pocket.
Using an object ball and cue ball start potting down the line gradually increasing the distance between the balls.
Keep practicing that and as long as your cue arm stays straight (even on the follow through) your game will improve.
You should apply the same principles when striking an object ball along a cushion....just practice to eliminate bad habits like striking across the cue ball etc.
This should obviously be practiced on a level pool table.
Good luck
I use blue diamond tips on all my cues....easy to shape how I want...usually a slight dome shape which I find prevents mis-cuing when adding side or screwback.
Without using any object balls or cue ball, just concentrate on cuing down the chalk line keeping the cue straight...get into the habit of straightness.
After a few sessions of this, and you are confident that your cue action is straight chalk a line from corner pocket to corner pocket.
Using an object ball and cue ball start potting down the line gradually increasing the distance between the balls.
Keep practicing that and as long as your cue arm stays straight (even on the follow through) your game will improve.
You should apply the same principles when striking an object ball along a cushion....just practice to eliminate bad habits like striking across the cue ball etc.
This should obviously be practiced on a level pool table.
Good luck
I use blue diamond tips on all my cues....easy to shape how I want...usually a slight dome shape which I find prevents mis-cuing when adding side or screwback.
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