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Archive for April 30th, 2010

More often than not, we tend to think of our shortcomings too much that we overlook the simple things behind them. For example, your shot missed the object ball because the cue ball was a little off to the left. You think, ‘I put too much spin on that’ or ‘I shouldn’t have planned a backup safety for that one.’

The real reason though, is that your bridging hand was not supporting your stick correctly. Simple things like that need to be perfected already. Otherwise, your game will never be consistent. Below are some tips to help you play more consistently and avoid fatal errors.

1. Compose yourself. You need to be relaxed when you are shooting. Empty your mind of all worries and just focus on the shot.