A Few Sport

Snooker is probably one of the hardest games to learn how to play and even more difficult to play well. Like it’s closest comparison golf, snooker involves so many interactions even before the cue ball is struck. Your stance has to be correct, head remains still on the shot, the cue timed so that when the cue ball is struck your arm follows the shot through in a straight line. If not done correctly, the player will either miscue or not achieve the desired shot.

Secondly, when the cue ball is struck, the tip of the of the cue has to strike the right part of the ball, the centre for a straight shot, top or bottom, left of right for the correct type of spin. Only then will you will start to master the shot and take the cue ball to where you need to have it for your secondary shot.

I have been playing snooker for over twenty years but have never been able to play to a high standard. There are aspects of my game which are good, such as my break off, long ball potting and safety game but my downfall has always been my loss of position. I find it easy to pot a long red but then I lose position for the next colour and rarely am able to string a big break together.

I wish in hindsight that I had been coached because only then would have had a chance at mastering this great sport. Unfortunately as you get older, your timing and sight starts to fade and a player begins to miss the easier shot due to lack of concentration. However never be phased by this because even if you can’t play well, the enjoyment is always in the participation. I love this sport and always will.