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Stance

By Matthew Sherman, About.com

Definition: A player’s body position when they shoot pool. When a player discovers their optimum body position, they will typically assume that stance for the rest of their pool playing career.
Examples:
In the classic stroke, the stance is well balanced, with weight distributed evenly between both feet.

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