Billiards is an entertaining game that distracts from everyday life and allows you to enter the world of green cloth and melodious tapping balls. The main thing that a beginner is required to master in this game is to hold the cue correctly. The accuracy of the landmark and the strength of the impact directly depends on these indications, which in turn affects the success of the game. The grip must be strong, but at the same time easy, so as not to hamper your movements. What do you need to look at first? The first and most important is the carpal rest or, in other words, the bridge. Its position should be stable, providing a calculated point and a line of impact on the ball. In the question of how to properly keep the cue in billiards, there are two possible answers. Namely - two emphasis: closed and open. Each of them has both pros and cons.
Open emphasis
With this method, the upper part of the cue (shaft) will have the necessary stability, which will allow to deliver almost any blows. The disadvantages of this technique is the fixation of the cue, compared with a closed emphasis. To build an open bridge, you need to put your open palm on the table and pick it up a little. Next, you need to spread your fingers wider for better stability and put a large phalanx to the index, pointing it up and to the side. Shaft cue will be placed in the recess between the thumb and forefinger.
Closed emphasis
With a closed emphasis, it is better to fix the shaft, this will reduce the evasion of the cue in impact from the planned target. It is carried out in this way. In the open stop, grip the cue with your index finger. Something like the short “Ok!” Sign should come out. inside of which the shaft cue will advance. In this castle, the cue needs to slide freely, but not to stagger freely. If there is little slip, use a glove or chalk.
Now back to the question of how to hold the cue. To feel the balance in this position of the hand, you need to move the cue, simulating the blows of different strengths. Make sure that your fingers are in good control of the line of impact, but at the same time do not interfere with the free movement of the tool. It must be remembered that it is better to maintain the correct position of the wrist, which should be on the same level as the forearm, and do not bend it inward or outward. In general, try to keep your hand relaxed and relaxed.
How to hold a cue on impact
The strike technique itself is extremely simple - lean forward, take such a position that the elbow of the “beating” hand is turned up, the forearm is perpendicular to it. Next, you need to fix the elbow in this position - the cue course will work with the help of the movement of the forearm, it should move softly and unhindered, like a pendulum. In no case do not increase the stroke stroke of the shoulder, body, this will adversely affect accuracy. It is very important at the time of the first games to understand how to properly keep the cue in Russian billiards. It is necessary to carefully monitor the correct position of the hands and steadily correct yourself, not to give weakening. The whole difficulty is to initially accustom yourself to the right technique. Then it will be much more difficult for you to relearn.
What are the cues
Cue for playing the Russian pyramid: height - 1m 64 cm, weighing from 680 to 900 grams. Billiard cues are made from a variety of wood species:
- Ramin (the same pine) is not a very reliable option, but rather inexpensive material.
- Maple.
- Canadian maple.
- Ash.
- Hornbeam.
- Costly hardwoods (black, swallowtail, sandalwood, rosewood).
Billiard cues are: inseparable, two-part, three-part. Today, a huge number of cues have appeared in the world, the shaft (which is the upper part of the cue) is covered with fiberglass film, it is designed to protect the tree from dampness and temperature factors. As a rule, they have an almost impeccable smooth surface and in the future, when following the rules for operating the tool, they do not modify their characteristics.
Tips: how to improve the game of billiards
Do not squeeze the cue like a baseball bat, firmly covering it with the whole palm. Do not hold it with just the edges of your fingers. Most of the players easily, but firmly hold the cue with the thumb and forefinger. The other one or two phalanges easily support the cue from below. Talent, years of intensive training, a determined will to win will help offset any technical errors. And those who do not have the opportunity to often cut into billiards, it is better to adhere to orthodox methods.
After buying a cue, it is not recommended to perform intense and powerful punches immediately, since your thoughtless actions can provoke a shaft distortion. At the beginning of use, it is better to carry out light and easy strokes. To quickly and efficiently learn to hold the correct cue and perform game manipulations, you need to spend as much time as possible at the pool table. You need to be on fire with this idea, you should be interested, and only then will the game not be a burden to you. You can learn all the tricks of billiards and the game will be to your pleasure.