Stance 2.0 clock position ?

[DeanH]

I would second what Terry has just said, comfort and stability is the main contributor to successfully playing cue-games.
A coach some time ago tried to get me to do the point-foot-with-the-line-of-shot, as being discussed here, I found it very painful after only a few shots so I threw that idea out quickly.
Most coaches I have had (and Terry has mentioned before) say that the instep (the top arch of the foot – where the laces would be) of the right foot (for right handed players) should be directly under the grip hand when in the middle/vertical position, and (as Terry has said) the actual angle of the rest of the foot should be for comfort and stability and will change for different types of shots around the table.

[DeanH]

oops duplicate post

[nrage]

I would second what Terry has just said, comfort and stability is the main contributor to successfully playing cue-games.
A coach some time ago tried to get me to do the point-foot-with-the-line-of-shot, as being discussed here, I found it very painful after only a few shots so I threw that idea out quickly.
Most coaches I have had (and Terry has mentioned before) say that the instep (the top arch of the foot – where the laces would be) of the right foot (for right handed players) should be directly under the grip hand when in the middle/vertical position, and (as Terry has said) the actual angle of the rest of the foot should be for comfort and stability and will change for different types of shots around the table.

I currently stand with the back/right foot pointing down the line of the shot. This is not uncomfortable for me, however.. I have recently noticed that it pointing outward gives me more clearance on the hip (having it straight reduces my flexibility here) and, interestingly/oddly, it does the same to my shoulder joint such that I can more comfortably get my elbow directly over the grip and foot also, instead of being inside of the vertical by 1-2 inches. It's odd how much affect a small change makes to the whole.

[Dannyboy]

Can you explain how your shift your hips out of the way please Terry

[Terry Davidson]

Pretty simple to twist the hips out of the way. Just bend the left leg (if you're a right-hander) and twist the hips over to the left to place more of your weight on the left foot.

This accomplishes two things in that it makes you more stable and also gets your head and eyes back onto the line of aim and in a stable and comfortable position. It also keeps your right hip and trouser pocket away from your grip hand thumb.

If you can't figure out how to twist the hips correctly try this. With neither of your legs bent yet but standing in the address position force your butt (NOT THE CUE BUTT, BUT YOUR BUTT!) out to the rear as far as you comfortably can which will then get the back straighter and now bend the left leg and just move the hips maybe 3inches to the left.

Terry

[DandyA]

........ twist the hips over to the left .........

sorry Terry but I'm still confused - for a right-hander, do you mean move the hips to the left (ie move in a line) or twist (ie rotate) the hips clockwise ...

I do the latter which seems to work OK and ensures there's a gap between my right hip and grip hand ...

[DeanH]

From my reading, yes you rotate your hips clockwise - only slightly -I do this and as Terry has mentioned, this helps clear the cue/grip-hand from any interference with clothing, etc.

[Dannyboy]

I have tried a few variation's of this,and just wanted to see if you as a coach had your own method.

Thank's

Danny

[Terry Davidson]

Dannyboy:

Yes, when I stand behind the shot with both my legs straight and select my line of aim with the cue across my upper thighs then as I start to swing the cue over I start bending the left leg and twisting the hips and shoulders to the left (this means the right hip will go back and to the left as will the right shoulder and then I drop into my address position, all the time keeping my eyes on the object ball and my head on the line of aim.

Tery