Escaping from snookers

[ace man]

Why do most players still use regular low cue on chin stance when playing snooker escapes, especially using several cushions? Would it not make sense to use a more upright stance so that you can judge the cushions and the whole shot better?
I think this sort of shot is more about precise judgment than technique.
Anyone tried this? Thoughts?

[nrage]

Once I know where I want to hit the cushion, and what side I want/need, I play it like any other shot. Aim standing up behind the shot, get down and don't adjust my aim, concentrate on striking the cue ball well and hitting the target. Seeing the target from behind the cue ball can be hard, I use as many reference points as I can find.. like sometimes it's in line with another ball, or a spot, or half way between two reference points etc.

[flame]

i use the method you say,helps me see the angles cue ball will take, seems to help me .

Why do most players still use regular low cue on chin stance when playing snooker escapes, especially using several cushions? Would it not make sense to use a more upright stance so that you can judge the cushions and the whole shot better?
I think this sort of shot is more about precise judgment than technique.
Anyone tried this? Thoughts?

[the priest]

its a funny one this i consider myself pretty good at escaping snookers.. having thought about what you said.. if i have a large target ie the side of the pack to hit and its all about pace i prob dont get right down.. but if the escape has to be accurate i still get the chin down an graft.. incidently i often try to hit one side of the object ball or another for safety purposes by first finding a full ball contact off the cushion an then adding or subtracting a millimetre or two.