Good cue action starts with a good stance. It helps to give you stability during the shot. The more stable you are, the easier it will be to deliver the cue in a straight line. Understanding the theory behind playing better will help, but it’s not until you’ve put that theory into practice over and over again that it will begin to become second nature and your game will naturally improve. Ronnie is a fantastic player and a legend of our sport, but sometimes his misguided comments go too far. The 47-year-old claimed the people managing the game are "not the brightest sparks" and that snooker had "lost its charm" and become "like a pub sport".

The draw, results, live scores, and schedule for the 47th edition of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Graham Budd Auctions’ Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in accordance with English Law, under the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, in favour of GBA.I can't do more. I have carried the sport pretty much for the last 20-30 years. It's not one player. It's the sport, it's not a massive sport. Any Artist’s Resale Right royalties will be calculated on the pound sterling/ Euro exchange rate quoted on the date of the auction by the European Central Bank. Keep an eye on the score, your choice of shot may depend on the score. For example, don’t risk a very difficult shot if you will leave your opponent in for a possible big break if you miss. Try and think a few shots ahead (especially if there aren’t many balls left in pottable positions), sometimes you’ll need to play a different shot now to keep the break going in 2 or 3 shots time. If you thought learning how to consistently pot balls was difficult, the positional side of the game is even tougher!

The most important thing in snooker is to get a good stance and cue action. Once you have perfected this, you’ll find it much easier to play each shot as you intended as you will not introduce as many errors that throw shots off. Finally, because snooker involves lots of balls with different points and positions, the tactical side to the game is much more involved and can take longer to perfect. What is the most important thing in snooker?

Just one example, for example, using anecdotes from players who have experienced advice from Nic, a former head coach of the UAE before key matches – advice that has worked. While just playing frames over and over will certainly improve your skills, there is a better way to get better at snooker… Routines & Drills Don’t assume the easiest pot is the best shot. Often, a more difficult pot will provide greater rewards in terms of keeping a break going.