Grip Pressure and a Straight Pool Stroke

Without a doubt, grip pressure can affect the delivery of your Pool stroke. In this video, I demonstrate and explain, how to properly grip the cue for greater success. You will be shown close up video, (in slow motion) of the Pool grip as shots are being made.
A must for players that struggle with consistent shot making.

Also; see bonus video linked below:

How to stroke straight/watch till the end

[BooksNGuns]

You wouldn't believe how many times I've watched this video. I've heard everything you have to say about the mechanics, and today, I FINALLY got it the thumb middle finger stroke. Finally, being able to execute it with purpose has not only straightened my stroke but also straightened my wrist. I was having a problem with it bending outward and away from my body. So, if you take satisfaction with truly helping people get better, then I hope you're pleased with yourself because I'm fuggin thrilled.

[dinorojo]

I always appreciate that you post the English ball-strike location on each shot. I didn’t play much pool this summer but I’m ready to get back in a learning and practice mode with the weather forcing us back inside. Keep up the great work Ron!!

[tommyvercetti]

The thumb and finger grip totally changed my stroke. No more side spin. Thank you!

[RhyminRome]

This video completely corroborates an epiphany I had that led me to change the way I hold a pool cue. For years as a player I imparted more right spin on the cue ball than I intended. I think that I've finally determined that going through the process of contacting the ball I was slightly clenching my wrist and rolling it a little inside toward my body. I can more consistently make shots of long distance and move the cue ball around 3 rails with middle left spin more efficiently. And I'm getting better at a stone stop shot. Thanks for sharing!

[Festus]

I hate to sound like a golfer, but I just gave Ron's advice a try, and it seems to help my game.

[CueballcontrolSometimes]

Much like the bottle drill, I have started putting balls on either side of the shaft when practicing power draw. Try this with bottom and side to see how much you are clenching and the effects.

[tiendoan]

Funny how a few simple videos like this completely change how i play pool and Im a beginner who only been playing for about 1 months once a week so 4 times total.
The moment im in the pool hall, APA league start seeing the “potential” but i just watch a bunch of video and practice my fundamental before i go to the hall. Pool is such a fun game, and the satisfaction you get when playing and not being tired or have proper form to avoid injuries and seeing your cue ball go straight is the best feeling ever. In the beginning, no matter what my ball wouldn’t go straight, and i knew immediately i was doing something wrong.

[jimlinton]

Years ago I played with a Kikel cue that had fluted shafts if you don't know what these are it is a thin line of ebony wood about 1/16 of an inch think that runs down the stroke length of the shaft from the tip back about 8 inches long . This is what taught me to have a loose grip . It shows you how your grip pressure pulls the cue off of your shot line and will show you how the grip on your cue controls rotation of the cue in the back swing and forward stroke.

[randallburns]

one more great Video. You make me play better Pool! Thanks much!!!

[lanternman]

The loose grip is one thing that's needed to decrease the muscle tonus of your upper body and arms. It's a bit of stress relief therapy. For the biomechanics a loose grip is for straight cue delivery to keep the cue level.

[mrpoolplayer]

I'm a fan of the grip, that employs as few moving parts as possible. The Thumb-Middle Finger Cradle is very good & does allow the stroke to move forward & aft, without taking the Cue off-line. I have the back of my hand flat & no wrist movement. Francisco can do all that, but he's playing 50 years & doesn't know anything else. Just my 2-cents...

[vincevita]

Thanks Ron for the close up.... i think this is my problem.... vince... back to

[patrickgourley]

Great Video Ron, as usual. Loose grip and flexible wrist (not a fan of the word limp 😁) are concepts I am working on and plan to focus more on over the next few weeks/months. Everyone's body and physical mechanics are different, so I don't focus very much on instructional specifics such as particular fingers and touch points, but the concept is important for everyone. My question for you is regarding the break. I am trying to get better at using a looser grip on firm/hard shots, but do you make an exception for break shots and allow yourself to tighten your grip a bit for more power?

[johnjaskot]

Hey Ron, question. On the 8 ball you said you were hitting the cue with top left and a little bit of stun. What do you mean with a little bit of stun? I thought stun was hitting low on the cue ball like a stop shot.
Great videos by the way!

[rifqifalihhutama]

great video, so which one should I focus on the arm, hand, or finger while pulling and stroking?

[SpecRec]

Will a loose grip help with correcting elbow alignment issues before, during, and after a shot? I have issues with twisting my grip upwards after I corrected a chicken wing (elbow sticking out). But now I tend to make my elbow veer inwards after I pull the trigger. I used to consistently make the craziest cut shots and run out 5-9 balls all the time. Running out more than 3 is rare now. I am beyond frustrated. Pool coaching is way too expensive. I am in desperate need of guidance.

[paradigmastudio]

I have a really big issue when hitting cue ball. My stick is always ends up in the upper air, when i hit cue ball pool stick dont end on the cusion, it ends in the air and it is going upwards. Im trying to learn how to hold stick right and to make a movement with my hand that is straight, can you make a video about this, it seems like a lot of beginners have same issue.

[calie]

If you don’t have a table and need to go to a location but can’t play yourself for hours. Say I have time for two racks. What can I drill with for 10-15 minutes. Most places usually have people waiting but sometimes I can have two racks to myself. What can I do to make the most of it.

[Ret_Lineman]

The proper stance and centering yourself to the cue ball are also very important in maintaining a consistent straight stroke

[sj]

Thanks bud. But wont the limp wrist take the cue offline sometimes?