If asking a friend, try to have them demonstrate the rule and how it is applied rather than just verbally explaining it. Seeing what a “scratch” is, for instance, is much more helpful than simply being told the rule.
Be sure to use your dominant eye when trying to line up potential shots. [2] X Research source When looking down the shaft of your cue stick with your dominant eye, you should be able to see a clear path through the cue ball and to the target ball.
The “open bridge” or “V bridge” rest the cue stick in the V formed by the bottom of your thumb and the top of your index finger. The “closed bridge” involves letting the cue rest on your middle finger and wrapping your index finger around it to form a closed loop that the cue slides through.
You can practice lining up your shot and starting your shooting motion if you’d like, just like a golfer lining up his putt. If you do practice the shooting motion, be sure not to touch the cue ball!
Being unable to keep your balance will point out a flaw in your stance or shot. If you aren’t able to keep your balance, reevaluate your stance and shooting motion.
Having someone there who can point out what you do wrong will speed the learning process.
