Chest, Cue Action

[encipher]

Hi,

I can't seem to avoid hitting my chest on my follow through with my grip hand, the only way I can is if I move my elbow outwards which is bad, so I just leave it that way.. how do I 'end' my follow through without running into my chest. The cue visibly wobbles when it hits my chest, for slow shots I can stop my hand right before my chest fine, but for harder shots, I cant without making my grip too tight.. Am I holding the cue too close, too far away?

Will a video/photo of my cue action help diagnose my problem?

Thanks

[Semih_Sayginer]

Will a video/photo of my cue action help diagnose my problem?

Thanks

a video will, if its your "normal" cue action. try to include your approach to the table and your stance.

[CoachGavin]

possible answer

Hello encipher,

A possible answer is that when you are addressing the cue ball your grip is inside the vertical. This would mean that you have very little gap between your grip and chest and so when you follow through you hit your chest. Make sure that when your cue tip is right up to the cue ball the elbow and grip of your cueing arm hang down vertical. This should mean that there is sufficient gap between the grip and your chest, allowing you to get right through the cueball without interference. I hope this helps. I think a video of your action would help cos you could see why you are hitting your chest - if the problem is not what i have suggested then you may be better off finding a local coach to sort you out.

[MikeWooldridge]

video yourself. you'll probably be surprised what you see.

one way or another, change your stance, or move your arm out to allow it a 'free' run.

[JParrott1]

Maybe you're standing too far away from the table and/or the cue isnt long enough for you. Although I'm not sure of your size.