How to Become a Pro at Pool - 6 Steps

If you've taken a shine to pool and aspire to play in tournaments you'll need to hone your skills first. But what's the best way to do that? That's what we're going to look at in this guide.

Step 1: Work on your grip, stance and stroke - The type of shot you hit is going to be a reflection of your stance, your grip and your stroke. So it's important that you nail those down right up front. Otherwise, you'll just be repeating mistakes over and over and wondering why you're not getting better.

Step 2: Work on your aim - Practice visualizing the trajectory of your shot as well as your point of contact using your cue. The point of contact is that spot on the ball that the cue ball needs to hit to result in a successful shot.

Step 3: Practice breaking - You will need to pot at least 1 ball during the break otherwise you'll cede momentum to your opponent. Don't think twice about spending hours practising your break from different angles and with different amounts of speed and power in your swing.

Step 4: Practice your bridges - Depending on where the cue ball is on the table you may be compelled to come up with some creative bridges in order to get off a solid shot. There are numerous types of bridges including the open bridge, closed bridge, elevated bridge and rail bridge and you should practice them all.

Step 5: Work on your follow-through - Whether you're playing tennis, golf, or pool good follow-through is vital. Standing up or moving away too quickly can alter the angle and power of the shot.

Step 6: Make sure you pick the right cue - It's essential that you play with a cue that feels good and complements your physiology instead of fighting against it. Ideally, you should always use a cue you bought specifically for you.

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