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The aim of the cue action is simple and yet it is very
difficult to achieve. The cue action should deliver the cue in a straight
line along the line of aim. If the player has chosen the correct line of aim
then the ball will go into the pocket. The cue action also ensures that the
cue goes through the cue ball with maximum acceleration so that the player
uses the minimum amount of effort. The pictures below split the cue action
into 3 main stages. Again, I would recommend a session with a qualified
coach as the best way to improve a player's cue action.
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 | The player does some preliminary 'waggles' or 'feathers' up to the
cue ball before stopping as close to the cue ball as possible. The
player will probably switch his or her eyes back and forth between the
cue ball and object ball. At this point the player can then pause
slightly to allow the eyes to move to the point on the object ball to
be struck. The picture shows the position of the back arm when the tip
is up to the cue ball and the pause is taking place. |
| Next the cue can be pulled back. This should be done in a smooth
manner and as this is done the wrist can be cocked and the fingers
can be loosened. This ensures that the cue stays parallel. The
player should also ensure that the elbow is kept high and not
dropped. The player can pause at this point as this usually stops a
player from rushing the shot and snatching. |
| Finally, the player can drive through the cue ball. The elbow
can be dropped and the player will find that the grip tends to
switch to the back of the grip rather than the thumb and first
finger. This ensures that the cue does not go up and off the
bridge hand. The player should ensure that he follows through the
cue ball by a good few inches. |
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