Body Sway

[Simon Whitehead]

Hi guys and gals im looking for some advice!

When im down on a shot and I take my shot people have said that my body is moving a lot like its swaying. I personally don't notice it but im getting breaks of 30 - 40 kinda regular but im wondering what would I play like if I didn't have the body sway and managed to keep still when taking my shot.
Well my question is how can I remedy this?

P.s. im thinking of paying £200 to have a coaching session with nigel bond in sheffield at some point early next year to try and get the kinks out of my game but thought I would ask you guys and gals first so I can try and work on it before hand.

[blahblah01]

Try emailing\tweeting etc Mark Selby

[vmax]

Hi guys and gals im looking for some advice!

When im down on a shot and I take my shot people have said that my body is moving a lot like its swaying. I personally don't notice it but im getting breaks of 30 - 40 kinda regular but im wondering what would I play like if I didn't have the body sway and managed to keep still when taking my shot.
Well my question is how can I remedy this?

P.s. im thinking of paying £200 to have a coaching session with nigel bond in sheffield at some point early next year to try and get the kinks out of my game but thought I would ask you guys and gals first so I can try and work on it before hand.

Why pay £200 for someone to spot something you already know about ?
To stop the swaying try taking a deep breath and hold it in when down on the shot, this tightens your body core without affecting your arm but if you're a very slow player you may pass out a few times

[Cue crafty]

Hi guys and gals im looking for some advice!

When im down on a shot and I take my shot people have said that my body is moving a lot like its swaying. I personally don't notice it but im getting breaks of 30 - 40 kinda regular but im wondering what would I play like if I didn't have the body sway and managed to keep still when taking my shot.
Well my question is how can I remedy this?


P.s. im thinking of paying £200 to have a coaching session with nigel bond in sheffield at some point early next year to try and get the kinks out of my game but thought I would ask you guys and gals first so I can try and work on it before hand.

Swaying can often be caused by a narrow stance. You need a solid base, be it a boxer stance or standing square on.

[Simon Whitehead]

Lucky im a quick player! Im not paying 200 quid for somebody to show me something i already know its for general snooker techniques

[tedisbill]

Lucky im a quick player! Im not paying 200 quid for somebody to show me something i already know its for general snooker techniques

Hi there. Yes, it's a good idea to let somebody have a look at your technique. It could be caused by an number of things. So getting set up correctly and knowing your technique is right, is a very good starting point.

And don't hold your breath on the shot.

[blahblah01]

To stop the swaying try taking a deep breath and hold it in when down on the shot, this tightens your body core without affecting your arm but if you're a very slow player you may pass out a few times

Surely a few breaths are OK, but having a peg on the nose and closing mouth for last feather and shot would work?

[tedisbill]

Surely a few breaths are OK, but having a peg on the nose and closing mouth for last feather and shot would work?

No wonder he's swaying on the shot... The peg is upsetting his balance!

[blahblah01]

No wonder he's swaying on the shot... The peg is upsetting his balance!

Maybe some very heavy ear-rings etc may help?

Being a little serious: this is more likely to be mental than physical, imho.

[davidhall147]

how tight is the cue to your chest?