Hi Folks,
I am just starting with snooker even though I am more senior in years. I really only play at my local social club with some friends who have been playing for a while, so its a bit embarrassing when I have a match with them at the moment.
I would like to improve my game as I am sure it would make it more enjoyable for me, but also for them.
To help me start improving I wonder if you guys could help point me in the right direction, so here are a few questions;
Cue: My friend has given me a cue but I feel it may be a bit small for me. The cue is a two piece Ronnie O’Sullivan Supapro and is 57 1/2” long. I am just over 6’3” and the height to the top of my shoulder is 63” I am sure I have read somewhere that the cue should come to your shoulder – is this correct? If it is, where could I get a cue the right (or at least better) length at a reasonable price.
The next thing is how can I learn to play better. I know the ideal thing would be to take some lessons, but I would rather go for a less expensive approach to start with. I have just watched a youtube video of Terry Griffiths (I think) showing some basic techniques and I can already see some things I just didn’t have a clue about – for instance I did not even know how to form a basic bridge!! If you guys could give me an idea of what book I can read that is suitable for a novice it would be much appreciated. Also perhaps a link to some youtube videos or similar.
I know there is no substitute for practice, but I also know that if you practice doing something incorrectly you just become better at doing it incorrectly!
Any other hints and tips would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Mick
I am just starting with snooker even though I am more senior in years. I really only play at my local social club with some friends who have been playing for a while, so its a bit embarrassing when I have a match with them at the moment.
I would like to improve my game as I am sure it would make it more enjoyable for me, but also for them.
To help me start improving I wonder if you guys could help point me in the right direction, so here are a few questions;
Cue: My friend has given me a cue but I feel it may be a bit small for me. The cue is a two piece Ronnie O’Sullivan Supapro and is 57 1/2” long. I am just over 6’3” and the height to the top of my shoulder is 63” I am sure I have read somewhere that the cue should come to your shoulder – is this correct? If it is, where could I get a cue the right (or at least better) length at a reasonable price.
The next thing is how can I learn to play better. I know the ideal thing would be to take some lessons, but I would rather go for a less expensive approach to start with. I have just watched a youtube video of Terry Griffiths (I think) showing some basic techniques and I can already see some things I just didn’t have a clue about – for instance I did not even know how to form a basic bridge!! If you guys could give me an idea of what book I can read that is suitable for a novice it would be much appreciated. Also perhaps a link to some youtube videos or similar.
I know there is no substitute for practice, but I also know that if you practice doing something incorrectly you just become better at doing it incorrectly!
Any other hints and tips would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Mick
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