In the sport of billiards, achieving accurate shots one after another and skillfully controlling the position of the cue ball is the goal pursued by many enthusiasts. This requires not only long-term practice but also the mastery of scientific methods and techniques.
**The Foundation: Proper Posture and Grip**
A correct body posture is the cornerstone of playing billiards well. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, lean your body slightly forward, and keep your center of gravity evenly distributed between your legs. This ensures the stability of your body during the shot. At the same time, gently bring your chin close to the cue stick so that your eyes can look directly along the line connecting the cue ball and the object ball, providing a guarantee for accurate aiming.
The grip of the cue stick is equally important. First, find the center of gravity of the cue stick. Usually, you can test it by pinching your fingers into a circle or a hook shape. When the cue stick can balance on your fingers, that position is the center of gravity point. Move about 20 to 30 centimeters from the center of gravity point towards the butt end of the cue stick, and this is generally the best position to hold the cue. In actual shots, you can fine-tune the grip position back and forth according to different shooting needs. There are also techniques in the way of gripping. Common methods include gripping firmly with the thumb and index finger, or gripping firmly with the thumb and middle finger. Different gripping methods will have different effects on the force application, and you need to find the most suitable grip for yourself through practice.
**Accurate Aiming Determines Success or Failure**
There are various aiming methods in billiards, and the “three-points-in-a-line” method is commonly used. That is, determine that the cue ball, the object ball, and the pocket are on the same straight line, and determine this line through careful observation with your eyes and the accurate pointing of the cue stick. During the aiming process, pay special attention to the contact point between the cue ball and the object ball. Depending on the purpose of the shot, this contact point may be the center point or the edge point of the object ball.
Another method is the imaginary ball method. Imagine a ball of the same size as the object ball placed at the position of the object ball, and then hit the cue ball towards the center point of this imaginary ball. By adjusting the hitting point and force of the cue ball, make the cue ball roll smoothly towards the pocket after hitting the imaginary ball.
**Skillful Force Application to Control the Cue Ball**
When making a shot, keep your arm and the cue stick steady, avoiding shaking and trembling. The speed of the shot should be moderate. Too fast or too slow will affect the accuracy of the shot. Generally, a moderate speed shot is more conducive to controlling the movement trajectory of the cue ball. After hitting the ball, the cue stick should continue to extend forward for a certain distance. When hitting the ball with great force, the extension distance can be appropriately longer to ensure that the cue ball obtains sufficient force and rotation.
The way of applying force varies according to different shooting effects. For example, when hitting a low shot, the downward angle of the wrist should not exceed 15 degrees. When playing a spin shot (side spin), reserve the deviation amount of the cue ball and calculate the compensation amount by adjusting the friction between the hitting point and the table cloth.
**Inseparable Practice Methods**
For beginners, fixed-point practice is very effective. Select a fixed object ball and pocket on the billiard table, and repeatedly practice hitting the ball to gradually improve the accuracy of aiming and shooting. Subsequently, you can gradually increase the difficulty of the shots, such as changing the position, angle, and distance of the object ball.
Positioning practice is equally important. When hitting the ball, consider in advance the position where the cue ball will stop after hitting the object ball. Through continuous practice of different hitting forces and spins, you can master the control of the cue ball’s position proficiently. In addition, practical combat practice is also essential. Accumulate experience in actual confrontations and improve your ability to deal with various situations.
To achieve accurate shots and precise positioning in the sport of billiards, you need to start from multiple aspects such as basic posture, grip, aiming, and force application, and keep practicing and summarizing experience. Only in this way can you gradually improve your billiards level and show your elegance on the billiard table. Choose Spike for your billiard table. As a source manufacturer, we adhere to the principle of integrity and create a quality life. With low prices and high cost-effectiveness, come and choose your favorite billiard table now.
