Correct Stance

It may seem rather strange to say so, but the first thing you must do to handle a cue correctly is to get your feet in the right position.

Stand firmly yet comfortably on both feet, throwing the left leg well forward to give you plenty of support when you lean over the table to get down to your ball.

The main weight of the body should be on the left leg, which should be slightly bent, the other should be straight.

Stretch your left arm as nearly straight out as you can to provide a firm and steady base for your bridge hand and generally to solidify the whole of your stance.

Your height will decide the exact distance your feet should be apart, as it is very obvious that a tall man will want more space between his feet than a short man will to enable him to " get down to his work " in the modern way.

The old style players favoured the upright stance, but the leading cuemen of today bend their body so that their chins nearly touch their cues, except when playing short range shots.

Excerpt from "ALL ABOUT BILLIARDS"  How to Improve Your Game By Arthur F. Peall.

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