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To
be in control of everything at snooker, there
must be a method; a routine for each shot. I call
this the "DRILL".
The
drill breaks down into four parts.
Before
getting down to play a shot, look at the situation
on the table and decide what is the best shot
toplay, (Figure One). This is very important.
Then
comes what I call the 95 per cent. Having looked
at the pocket and decided the spot on the object
ball that must be hit, address the cue ball where
you intend to hit it, (Figure 2).
It
is no good getting down before you have decided
what to do. If your brain has not a clear message,
how can it possibly send directions to your cue
hand?
You should now be 95 per cent certain of potting
the ball. You begin your waggle trying to 'feel'
the shot you are about to play.
You
have made up your mind whether to play with topspin,
sidespin or backspin, and how hard you are going
to hit the cue ball.
This
takes care of the second part of the shot, which
is the positioning of the cue ball.
Your
waggles should be short, medium or long according
to the type of shot
you are about to play. For example, if you are
playing a deep screw shot and have reached the
last waggles, the cue has to go back several inches
if power is to be obtained on the follow-through,
(Figure 3).
If
you address the cue ball with, say, no more than
a two inch (5 cm) waggle before playing the shot
itself, you will have to judge the pace, power
and feel of the shot with one last movement.
This
is asking a lot of your brain and takes concentration
away from the pot, which, after all is the main
priority. The waggles should be an aid to aiming
only to a very small extent.
You
should have assessed the angle before you even
start them. The primary purpose of the waggles
is to 'feel' the positional side of the shot.
By
getting the right movement from the start, you
have more chance of achieving the shot successfully
because you will have more feel for it beforehand.
On
finishing the waggles, address the cue ball
for the last time and
take a final look at the cue ball to make
certain it is going to be hit in the right
place. Get your eyes back onto the object
ball before coming through with the cue.
This
is what I call the 5 per cent. Without observing
the last 5 per cent of the drill, you will
not be giving the shot 100 per cent effort.
How many times have you seen professional
players miss simple shots and wondered why?
This is usually because they have neglected
the 5 per cent, that is, getting the eyes
back on the object ball.
How
many times have you seen professional players
get down for a shot and then get up, stand
back and start his preparation again?
This
is because he/she has realized that his
95 per cent was wrong because, in his opinion,
he was aiming at the object ball either
too thick or too thin.
I don't claim that 95 per cent and 5 per
cent are mathematically accurate, but the
terms are there for you to relate to.
Each
shot, in my opinion, consists of the thrust
forward of the cue from the pause at the
end of the last back swing, to the completion
of the follow-through.
Everything else is preparation - albeit
very important preparation.
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- The Frank Callan Suite - 282 Ribbleton Lane, Ribbleton,
Preston, Lancashire, England - PR1 5EB
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+ 44 (0) 1772 70221
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Visit
coaching
with callan to discover the impact that Frank has
had on the professional game throughout the last three
decades.
Discover
Frank's history and learn of his rise to the very top
of the sport he loves and read what the stars of the game
have to say about Frank and his coaching methods and skills.
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If
you are new to the game of snooker, visit the beginners
guide to discover the rudiments of the game.
This
page contains useful reference to the table, the game and
the playing equipment required. There
is also an excellent glossary page which helps the new starter
to snooker learn the industry specific language and terminology.
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For
people who are comfortable with the basic fundamentals of
the game but now wish to progress to the next level visit
the intermediate and advanced links for detailed instruction.
Learn
about the nap on the cloth, top-spin, side-spin, back-spin
and playing with the rest.
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The
link to practise provides routines which should be incorporated
into your regular training schedule. Many of the 'set' routines
can be utilised by players of all standards, all of which
will benefit from the training methods detailed.
The
section on break building routines and shot selection are
vital if you are to maximise the size of breaks you achieve.
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The
link to general interest is very thorough and detailed,
covering a wide array of subjects and varying aspects of
the game.
This
section covers many topics and has links to some subjects
and situations that only arise occasionally but when they
do you will be glad you were prepared. |
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The
mental approach to snooker and the tactical side of the
game are covered in the link to strategy.
How
to stay focused when the pressure is at its fiercest, coping
with tension and playing at your best when it matters most. |
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- The Frank Callan Suite - 282 Ribbleton Lane, Ribbleton,
Preston, Lancashire, England - PR1 5EB
tel.
+ 44 (0) 1772 702211
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