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  1. 23rd December 2010, 12:37 PM #1
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    Hi Everyone!

    I have now been playing snooker for a year, on my 8ft table at home.

    I have steadily got worse. My best break is 55, I would now be lucky to get over 20. I know I can play better as I got this 55 break and pretty good in line up too (check my signature). I

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    Name: Benjamin Hegan Age:15

    Best Matchplay Break : 55.

    Best Practice break (line up) : 91.
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    Why are you concerned about you tip? Are you misscuing (sp?) a lot?

    I think what would help you the most is watching some Nic Barrow v

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    The most important thing right now is that you get the basics right. If you can cue straight and follow-through nicely the breaks will follow. Walking

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    Thanks for the advice.

    I miscue about 3 times per frame, even though I chalk up after every 2 shots.

    I think I'll stick

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    Name: Benjamin Hegan Age:15

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    As nrage says, check the Nic Barrows videos. There is also a whole series of coaching clips on you tube called "snooker pro tips" by a coach called Ne

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    Thanks for that!

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    No problem. The quality of those clips isn't great, Neil really needs a new camcorder! But if you can get past that the advice is excellent.

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    Hi

    I did Neil's excercise, and it really helped me to cue straight.

    I also played two frames, and made a 21 and a 23. Wh

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    Thank you!

    I now feel great about my snooker, and I am on the right track!

    Thanks so much everybody! Really appreciated

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