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Shooting Hand

By Matthew Sherman, About.com

Definition: The hand used to grip the cue stick and move it during the stroke. For most shots, the player will grip the cue on its lower half with their dominant hand.
Also Known As: Grip Hand
Examples: Players admire pool shooters whose shooting hands appear ready for action, cupping the cuestick gracefully at its wrap.

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