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    What's the best way to improve my skills?
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    Play as much as you can. Practice makes perfect.
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    Is there any rule that says you can't push your cue stick but must use a striking motion?
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    Yes. Pushing it classifies as a push shot and this is a foul, which, in snooker, grants your opponent four points.
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    Will using a pool glove improve my game?
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    A glove helps reduce the amount of friction between the cue and the player's bridge hand, allowing the cue to glide smoothly along the player's bridge hand. It is the alternative to using hand talc, which could make a mess on the table if too much is used.
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    How do I shoot a straight shot in pool?
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    To hit a straight shot in pool, you hit the middle of the cue ball. If you hit anywhere else, you will make it spin.
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    Do I look at the cue ball, or the ball I'm shooting?
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    Always keep your eye on the ball you're shooting.
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    Should I use a cloth handkerchief in my bridging hand to increase stability?
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    You could use powder to reduce friction. A cloth handkerchief may make it slip from your hands.
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    Where can I hit the cue ball if I am preparing for my next target cue ball?
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    There are not enough variables mentioned, there are too many things that are necessary to know before this question can be accurately answered. Are you on the correct side of your current object ball, distance needed to travel to your next object ball, what will be the correct angle to get into the next object ball's shot line, etc. Too many variables are unknown, so this question cannot be accurately answered and that's exactly why it has not been answered.
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