In pool, everything starts with one critical moment—the instant your cue stick contacts the cue ball. Mastering this contact point is key to controlling your speed, spin, and accuracy. In this video, I’ll share 10 essential tips to help you improve your game and take control of the cue ball like never before. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, these tips will boost your consistency and precision.

• Tip 1: Maintain consistent medium speeds for better accuracy.

• Tip 2: Use a longer backswing for higher speed shots, and avoid using extra force.

• Tip 3: Find the right cue weight for optimal control and consistency.

• Tip 4: Chalk your cue properly before every shot to reduce miscues.

• Tip 5: Use speed over spin whenever possible to keep your shots simple.

• Tip 6: Raise your bridge and hit high for effective follow shots.

• Tip 7: Lower your bridge and hit low for accurate draw shots.

• Tip 8: Stay on the vertical axis—avoid sidespin unless necessary.

• Tip 9: Aim within a half-ball radius for any spin shots to avoid miscues.

• Tip 10: Learn how sidespin affects cue ball deflection for your cue.