The game of Snooker.
it’s not another game where you pot balls into pockets. it ain’t as simple as that. in fact it’s much more complicated!
Don’t know what is snooker? go here.
wondered why i said snooker aint easy? although the theory is simple(simply pot balls into pockets), there’s a lot of factors that contributes to a simple shot. they are
bridge arm
cue arm (also known as cueing)
sighting
stance
and these are only the basic! and it’s not easy to train the above, even i have problems with my bridge arm and cue arm, even though i have been playing snooker for quite some time now.
It’s the position that the arms take when you’re aiming for a ball. The cue slides along your fingers, if you’re unable to keep your fingers stable (E.G. ’spider’ shot) of course the higher percentage that the shot fails. It’s very important that you adopt a steady bridge arm.
also known as cueing, this is one of the hardest basic ‘trick’ to learn. It’s like how you zero your M16, everyone comes in different shape and sizes, so what works for you doesn’t mean will work for others.
for this, you have to look into a mirror, position yourself so that you’re facing the mirror and you still can see your cue. from there, aim straight at the mirror and check if your cueing is straight. if not, adjust according and memorize how to position yourself to get a straight cueing.
it’s very uncomfortable when you’re trying to adopt to the new cue arm. but hey, rome isn’t built in a day. practise makes perfect 
if you are right handed, straighten your right leg and put more weight on your right leg. vice versa for lefties.
but, like cueing, as long as your comfortable with it, stable, it’s fine. everyone has a different stance. what works for you might not work for others.
please, correct me if i’m wrong. everything written above is based on my own personal experience. i can be wrong too.
i’m considering to blog more about snooker, if only the response are good.
December 21st, 2005 at 10:57 pm
Snooker is wonderful. I haven’t played it yet, but I enjoy watching it. I play nine ball regulary tho, and I have my own cue as well.
I find steady mental concentration very important in order to be able to play continuously good. If your mind is not at the table, then you better not play at all.
Thanks for the tips, I know my stance has only recently improved. Before my legs were too apart, and thus I haven’t been able to lower my head enough. I have a question tho. My “bridge arm”, must it be completely stretched out, or can the elbow be a bit loose?
December 23rd, 2005 at 12:41 pm
you can either straighten it out or it can be bent. either way works!
most importantly, find the one that suits you..
thanks for dropping by sanders~
January 5th, 2006 at 1:52 pm
Hey,
Cool that you have started a snooker blog. I would love reading your blog provided its regular and has a variety of snooker information. I love snooker and love playing it, though I dont get as much time as I used to. But I have a deep passion for the game.
There seems to be such a lack of good quality snooker websites. But that being said, for anyone wanting to improve their snooker skills, right up to the advanced level, i suggest http://www.fcsnooker.co.uk or simply search for frank callan on the google search.
Maybe you can add pics of your favourite players and add your own take on present snooker tournaments.
I presently own a riley’s snooker cue, however someday I would like to collect signature collection of cues by Ronnie, hendry, higgins and others. You gotta be Parris cue fan if you are a snooker fan and collector.
There is a new revolutionary cue in the market (so it says).
Would love you opinion on it if you know anyone who has brought it. Look at http://www.acuerate.com to know what I am talking about.
keep blogging, I am sure there are plenty of snooker fans out there waiting for something like this.