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Old 8th February 2010, 11:20 AM
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I have noticed that I am twisting my wrist during the shot. What do you think is it possible that I am twisting my wrist because my cue is really heavy (20oz)?-- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --
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Old 8th February 2010, 11:31 AM
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Maybe watching too much Jamie Cope.

Which way is it twisting though? -- You need to be registered to read the rest of this thread --
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Old 8th February 2010, 11:34 AM
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I don't think the weight of your cue is going to impact upon twisting your wrist. You've just got in -- You need to be registered to read the rest of this thread --
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Old 8th February 2010, 11:40 AM
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Yes I know that it is a really bad habit. And when I am concentrated on that particular issue I don' -- You need to be registered to read the rest of this thread --
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Old 8th February 2010, 11:46 AM
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I had the same problem and a friend told me to point your index finger towards the floor during swin -- You need to be registered to read the rest of this thread --
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Old 8th February 2010, 12:32 PM
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But how do you grip the cue then if your index finger is pointing towards the floor? -- You need to be registered to read the rest of this thread --
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Cue lies in the three other fingers and thumb is opponent to middle finger. -- You need to be registered to read the rest of this thread --
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OK cheers I will try that-- You need to be registered to read the rest of this thread --
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vucko:

Nuttin' to do with your cue mate. Try the Steve Davis cure...in the grip put -- You need to be registered to read the rest of this thread --
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Thanks Terry I will try that. I think that grip is my problem as sometimes after I play the shot I n -- You need to be registered to read the rest of this thread --
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