Tips for Newbies on Escaping Snookers

[ADR147]

i am not one for long answers so. try and maximise the target size by the route you take and keep it as simple as possible!

[thelongbomber]

Yes well two cushion escapes CAN be easier to see visually (EG when snookered behind a baulk colour and coming off side and top cushions to strike a red near the pink).

Never thought of it like that: being able to see the path of the cue ball more easily on 2+ cushion escapes. That makes a lot of sense!!! That must be why I always prefer using multiple cushions.

Nic, for single cushion escapes, do you recommend players find the "half way point" by standing between the cue ball and the ball on? Or is there is some "smarter" way of seeing the single cushion escape? Or is it just the practice routine(s) that help players see the angles and learn those patterns?

Thanks!