How Do I Improve My Snooker Cue Hold

Snooker is often regarded as the harder game to play from other cue sports like Billiards or Pool. Its lenghthier and harder to use precisely. Amateurs inadvertently tend to hold the cue incorrectly and thus compromising their potential to improve their game. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ way of holding a cue. My aim is to guide you here to get a better understanding of how to deliver a better shot!

Step 1

Assuming your right-handed, hold the cue about one third up from the butt of the cue in your right hand. Good Snooker Cue design distribute’s the heaviness towards the butt end and lighter at the tip end which creates the effect of more power if you hold the cue nearer the butt end. If held further from the top there’s more power then held nearer the top much like a hammer.

Step 2

Place the left hand flat on the table. Spread your fingers slightly. Move your thumb so it’s resting against your index finger and then curve your thumb upwards and outwards maintaining contact with your index finger. Do not force this! It should feel natural.

Step 3

You may find it useful if you bend down so that your chin is resting very gently on the snooker cue to take aim. keep a hold on the right hand loose to medium. I sometimes find better control if I keep my baby finger away from the cue on the right hand whilst not making full contact with the palm.

Step 4

Continue as above, gently swing the cue whilst lining up your shot and make full gripping contact with your right hand as you strike the cue ball.

After thoughts

This by no means is the be-all and end-all to holding your cue but it’s a good start. Your cueing action will evolve to suit your style of play in time. All the very best with your future games of snooker.

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