Straight long shots

[Matty750]

Hi

has anyone got any tips for potting a long straight ball ?


matt

[hegeland]

In one word: Straight cueing.

(two actually)

[RaNeN]

One of the most difficult shots. It becomes even more difficult if you try to follow through or screw back.
I always concentrate only on potting staraigt long shots.

The most important thing is to have a steady curing action and concentration.

Oh! and I always forget to mention pause on last swing!

Good Luck!

[Stunrunthru]

MAtt,

I'd advise you quite simply to practice them.

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'He practices 100s of these shots every day' - Willie Thorne on Stephen Hendry's prowess at knocking in long straight balls.

[Stunrunthru]

Ranen,

I've just come back from India a week ago.

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'I'd play this shot with a little helping side' - Willie Thorne on catching the the object ball thicker than is necessary to pot it butplaying with a touch of side to help it into the pocket.