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A Classic Pool Stroke, Step by Step

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Height Of Backswing

Height Of Backswing

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You can see the rear fingers loosened from the cue clearly now.

Here, at the fullest extent of the backswing, my shooting hand has moved further from the ball than my wrist, a key checkpoint for a smooth, flowing motion.

My head, bridge hand and left arm have not moved from their position near address nor have my trunk or legs shifted. Only the shooting arm moves in the classic pool stroke.

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