Ask the Viper - July 2011
by Melissa Little (www.melissalittle.com)

Question:

“Often times, while in the middle of a run, there's more than one path that can be taken to reach the desired position for the next shot. How do you know which path to take? I've noticed that even the people commentating on TV usually know exactly how the player is going to get to their next shot even though I see a number of options.”

Answer:

When I was younger, I dwelled on what was right/wrong as far as position. My long time coach would encourage me that there really isn’t a right/wrong way to run out as long as you get out. But there is always a simpler way of running the balls. Not always on TV do the commentators get it right either.

When I teach, I always recommend fighting for that natural angle to the next shot and a rule of thumb is try and be as simple as possible; if you don’t have to be extravagant with the cue ball then don’t.

Your best bet is to join my open clinic at the Wynkoop- the next one is scheduled for Saturday, August 6th, 2011. Visit www.melissalittle.com for more information. Till next month, practice practice and more practice…

Best of luck to you,

Viper


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