long potting (missing everything left)

[RocketRoy1983]

OK, there are a lot of different answers here. Here is what I recommend and you can decide what option you choose to fix your problem. I think this is the simplest option even though the answers here are good.

Set up the shot(s) you struggle on and you say you always miss them to the left. Now, miss on purpose to the right! This is part of the International Snooker training programme and it is recommended, miss by different distances to the right. Only by how far you normally miss to the left. When that is ingrained into the shot. You should find that you will pot the ball a lot more consistently.

It is a good idea in theory Bongo but it can lead to problems in the future with shot memory ie you start missing to the right as well which is why didnt mention it but gotta do what works for you.

[bongo]

I didn't mention the possible problem of shot memory being wrong because I knew it was a negative with the exercise. The idea is that if one naturally sees the angle of a shot to always miss to the left then aiming in practice to the right slightly will correct his 'fault tendancy'. You don't want to over practice this exercise and if your opponents are watching then they will wonder why you keep missing! It is a good exercise that will hopefully help you.