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How far away from the cue ball should the tip of the stick be?

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At first, you should probably keep it close for better striking. As you learn more and become better, you can get it farther away to build more striking power.

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What is the best grip?

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Many people prefer the V bridge. It's comfortable for almost all. The closed grip causes more friction between the stick and fingers.

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What should I do if I don't have a stick?

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Clubs usually allow players to use their sticks to play the game. If your local club does not provide sticks, then you'd have to buy one.

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What are things to keep in mind while going on a shot?

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First, focus on shot you are going to play. Focus on target choice, play the shot smoothly.

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What are the sides of the cue ball?

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The cue ball doesn't have sides, it's a sphere. You can impart spin, including side-spin, to the cue ball by striking it off-center though, if that's what you mean.

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When I apply left hand side, where is the object ball likely to go?

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When you apply side on a cue ball, it will either go left or right depending on the side you strike, so to answer your question, your cue ball will go slightly to the left, which means the object ball will be sent more to the right.

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How can I stop following through on straight shots?

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Strike the cue ball just below center so that you stun it dead or apply backspin.

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