These myths have plagued the game of billiards for many, many years.
You've Got To Hold Your Cue Six Inches From the Balance Point!
Willie Mosconi developed the theory of the standard balance point in
a book in 1954. The real problem with this theory is that is based
on his measurements, and he was only 5’4” tall with 26” arms, a far
cry from the average measurements of men today. This theory is also
infective for players that hold their cues at the back of the wrap
or the back of the cue, like Jim Rempe and David Howard. The length
of the player’s arms and the place at which they hold the cue with
both make this theory fall apart. A good player could eliminate
their needed stroking room if they were 6’3” and trying to hold the
cue closer to the wrap.
The Longer the Bridge or Heavier the Cue!
In the game of billiards the cue is only in contact with the ball
for about 1/100th of a second. So why do so many players feel that
they need to turn or twist their back end of the cue while hitting
the ball? Does that extra twist really have any impact on your
ability to play the game, or are you just trying to look cool? As
for the theory about a heavier cue, if that were really true they
would need to have a 50 pound break cue to get the best results. For
those that think a longer cue is better, why not go all the way and
have a 50 foot cue?
Transferring Spin
Remember that during a game of billiards the balls are only in
contact for approximately 1/100th of a second. It is not really
possible to transfer spin from one ball to another ball in such a
short amount of time. You can see this yourself by conducting the
following experiment. Place two stripped balls on the billiard table
with the stripes of both balls facing the same direction. Place
either an extreme right or extreme left on the first ball. If the
spin is really transferred, the second ball should end up spinning
away in the opposite direction. In fact, the second ball will just
shoot straight instead. The area where the balls touch, and the time
they have contact, is just not sufficient to transfer that spin.
Swing your cue until it feels right, THEN hit the cue ball
Swinging their cue until it “feels right” is another common belief
that many players have. This is similar to thinking you will hit a
target more successfully by waving your gun at it until you are
ready to shoot. When you are in motion, you are unable to firmly
lock on your target. By staying in motion by swinging your cue, you
make it almost impossible to lock on your target and hit the ball
correctly.
The Cue Never Misses - It's so good you can't believe it!
This is probably the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard about
the game of billiards, that the cue never misses. Try this
experiment: Place your magic cue on the table and step back. Did it
make the perfect shot? The truth is that a cue is not what makes the
shot for the player. Of course you need to have a good cue, but
after that the shot is determined by your skills.
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