ERIC NARETTO
G-1’s FUNDAMENTAL CHECKLIST
6) Slow backswing- The backswing of the stroke controls the accuracy of the follow1) Face the Shot and Set the through. Work with precision. Pull Stance- Part 1 of looking like a pro. the cue back slowly and follow Go stand behind the shot as if it through accurately. Wherever was straight in, then return to the you start, should be wherever you cue ball and take a good look at finish. the shot at hand. Set yourself with the following steps. 7) Stay Down- Part 2 of looking like a pro. Finish your shot well 2) Proper Footwork- The back and freeze on the follow-through. foot should never be positioned Don’t jump up and watch the across the shot line. The stroke finish strong. traditional American stance has the toe of the back foot positioned Applying this type of list can 90 degrees to the shot line; keep any player calm, collected, however, as long as the foot does and in control of the situation at not cross the shot line, the angle hand. The road to glory starts of the back foot can be smaller. here for any player. Think of the star players on top of their The front foot should be game currently. Players such positioned in front of the back as FSR, Gorst, Van Boening, foot, just past shoulder width Woodward, Feijen, and Styer all apart, and the big toe of the front have some type of routine before foot pointing toward the targeted the shot, during the shot, and object ball. after the shot. Create purpose in your game by starting here and 3) Strong Balance- Balance creating a better game for your comes from the proper distribution future! of weight. Create a triangle of weight using your back foot, front foot, and bridge as the corners. Each corner of your triangle should hold approximately 33% of the body weight. No one should be able to push you over.
Eric believes, “All students are all capable of being great, and through hard work and determination, we can surpass our current situation to obtain a better one.” If you are currently looking for instruction, Eric currently resides in the Pontiac, Illinois area and can be reached through his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ g1billiards Or you can email him at: ericnaretto@gmail.com
4) Proper Clearance- In order for the cue stick to move the straightest, the cue stick must be away from the body. We keep the cue away from the body by making sure the backhand holding the cue is placed directly under the elbow. 5) Handshake grip- A proper handshake won’t crush a hand, but it won’t let the other person walk away, either. This handshake grip is the appropriate amount of energy used to hold the cue. Not too loose and not too tight. SPM BILLIARDS MAGAZINE
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