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SNOOKER TIPS - THE SHORT REST...

The Short Rest..

Introduction

It is rare to see a snooker player who feels completely at ease with the short rest. Many players who come to me for coaching mention that they need to see some improvement with this implement. With the introduction of mini butt extensions and the popularity of ambidextrous cueing, many feel that the short rest is not as important as it used to be.

This maybe true to some extent, but it is still an area where many players (especially young players) can seek improvement that will allow them to take their overall game to the next level.

Common faults with the short rest

Shown below in green italics are a number of faults I see when coaching with the short rest. A suggested correction is shown underneath each common fault:

Poor shot selection (not accounting for the difficulties involved in using the short rest)

You should be aware that your chances of success maybe reduced when using the short rest. This, along with your confidence and ability level with this implement, must be accounted for when making your shot selection. Do not be too aggressive.

Using the high side of the rest head

Use the lower side of the rest head whenever possible as this makes it easier to avoid hitting down on the cue ball (high side of the rest can be used for top spin if preferred).

Rest head too close to the cue ball

This fault tends to encourage a raised butt (especially for back spin) and in turn means the player is striking down on the cue ball. Striking down on the cue ball decreases the chances of accurate striking. The rest head should be placed, and remain, somewhere between 250-300mm (approx. 10-12 inches) from the cue ball.

Cueing forearm too far forward in the address position

After you have placed your tip as close as possible to the cue ball (the address position), you need to be looking to get an 'L' shape for your cueing arm. Your forearm should be as close as possible to 90 degrees to the line of the shot in the address position. This gives you the best chance of maintaining a straight line of delivery through the cue ball.

Tip too far away from the cue ball in the address position

Tip must be as close as possible to the cue ball to give best chance of correctly assessing line, spin application and centre striking. If you are having difficulty in seeing how far away your tip is from the cue ball, try dropping the tip down on to the cloth to give you a better idea of the distances involved.

Head (chin) restricts longer backswings

The head must be raised slightly to allow the butt of your cue to pass under your chin as you complete your feathers (if applicable) and final backswing.

Hitting across the cue ball

This is caused by not dropping the tip and butt of your cue on to the correct line for the shot. Having the shaft of rest in line with the cue (and hopefully in line with the line of the shot) can help with this problem. Getting the tip right up to the cue ball to ensure centre ball striking is also important to help with this fault.

Poor Grips

Grips that place the butt of the cue into overactive fingers can lead to delivery problems with the fingers tending to pull the cue off line. I suggest that the cue should be placed in to the palm of the hand (thumb and forefinger of the grip nearest to your head) with all your fingers wrapped around the cue. The grip should be dominated by the 'ring' formed by your thumb and first finger.

Dropping the butt of the cue down during the delivery

The plane of the cue should be maintained through the delivery. Dropping the cue as you deliver will give you problems in positioning the cue ball (as your tip is likely to strike higher than intended on the cue ball) and could also cause problems with delivering the cue along the chosen line.

Grip or forearm pulling the cue off line during delivery

Curtail the follow through to help with this problem. Try using the grip described above to seek improvement in this area.

Trying to follow through too far

The longer your follow through with the rest then the more chance you have of your cue deviating from your selected line. The follow through with the rest should be curtailed when compared with the follow through of your normal action.

Failure to practice with the short rest

Many of our students claim that they have major problems with the short rest. However, even though they have admitted it is a weakness in their game, they give little or no time to practice with this implement. To improve with the short rest you must look to avoid the common faults outlined above and you must introduce it as part of your solo practice sessions. Give some time to just setting up and trying different shots with the short rest so that you become more confident in using it.

Aim to replace your common faults with some of the suggestions I have outlined above and you will almost certainly see your short rest play improve.

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POOL & BILLIARDS - Fundamental Techniques..(TO BE CONTINUED..)

LEARN TO DEVELOP BASIC BUILDING BLOCKS THAT ARE NECESSARY TO PROCEED TO THE NEXT LEVEL...

The Pre-Shot Routine

Pre-shot routine refers to a series of steps that a pool playermust undertake prior to executing each and every shot. These steps are necessary to develop correct habits that will improve and promote consistency in your game.

In pocket billiards, there are so many different variables that can adversely affect the outcome of a shot. The pool player's objective is to minimize the variables to increase the chances of successfully executing a particular shot.

ELEMENTS OF A PRE-SHOT ROUTINE

The following are some of the basic steps of a pre-shot routine. 

PLANNING

Before you even approach the shot and go into your alignment, stance, practice strokes, etc. you need to have a plan. You need to decide how to want to execute a particular shot. Will you go for the offensive shot or is a defensive shot more appropriate? Where do you want the cue ball to go after executing the shot? These are the types of questions that you will be asking yourself in the planning phase. Walk around the table and look at all the possibilities to help you decide and determine the best course of action.

AIM, BODY AND CUE ALIGNMENT

After you have decided on a plan of action, the next step is to approach the table and positioning your body and cue in alignment with the shot and the line of aim. Determine your line of aim and set your feet to align your body correctly. This is discussed in more detail in "The Pool Stance" article. Don't worry if you do not know how to determine the 'line of aim' yet - for now, just align your body and cue to where you 'think' your line of aim is. You will learn aiming in another article. For now, you just need to incorporate this alignment process in your pre-shot routine.

The illustrations below shows you a two-step process. First, stand behind the shot and in line with the line of aim. Second, turn your body and foot position approximately 45 degrees prior to performing your stance.

STAND BEHIND THE SHOT

FOOT POSITION

STANCE, GRIP AND BRIDGE

After aligning your body and cue relative to the line of aim, the next step is to get down on your stance. While you are down on your stance you need to be aware of the proper grip and bridging techniques as well. 

THE STROKE

The last step is to execute your stroke. Ideally, your cue stick should be along a path of your aim line while stroking. This will ensure that.the cue ball is sent along a straight path to the object ball allowing you to pocket the ball successfully.

EXERCISE: IMPLEMENT THE PRE-SHOT ROUTINE

Starting now, pay close attention and try to incorporate what you have learned about the pre-shot routine into your shooting routine. For every shot you take, make sure you do the following pre-shot routine first:

1. Have a plan.
2. Approach your shot and align your body and cue to your aim line
3. Pay attention to your stance, grip and bridge
4. Stroke your cue along the aim line

Spend a few hours to try and figure out a consistent pre-shot routine that suits you. Experiment with different foot positions, stance and stroke until you figure out what you are comfortable at and stick with it. The ultimate lesson here is to get a 'consistent' pre-shot routine. Consistency is key and it will help you even more in pressure situations.

SNOOKER AIMING :TECHNIQUES & EXECUTION (PARALLEL AIMING FRACTION)

Parallel Aiming Technique

The Parallel Aiming technique was first introduced by the great Willie Mosconi in his book, "Winning Pocket Billiards". It shows an alternative aiming method to the Ghost Ball system. The system is easy to understand and some players prefer to aim this way rather than the ghost ball method.

Let's start by examining the shot below.

TO EXECUTE THE PARALLEL AIMING SYSTEM, FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING STEPS.

STEP 1: Draw a line from the middle of the the pocket opening to the center of the object ball. Find the contact point on the object ball (OB).

STEP 2: Draw a line through the center of the cue ball that is parallel to the first line in step 1. Pick the contact point on the cue ball (CB).

STEP 3: Draw a line that connects the the contact point on the cue ball (CB) to the contact point on the object ball (OB). This is your Line of Aim.

As shown in the example illustrations below, the contact points does not change regardless of the position of the cue ball.

OTHER FACTORS TO CONSIDER

It is important to take note that there are some factors that was not considered here. Contact throw is one factor that can alter the path of the object ball as it makes contact with the cue ball. English will also affect the aiming method and adjustments will need to be made when using side spin.

EXERCISES

Start by practicing the parallel aiming technique your have just learned above. Setup your cue ball and object ball at different angles and keep shooting until you have a good grasp of the parallel aiming technique described in this article.