Six Pockets - Viking Cues Tip of the Week with Mike Roque, author of Build Your Game.

Posted by Mike Roque | Viking Cues on 21st Mar 2017

SIX POCKETS“When plotting your position… don’t forget there are six pockets.”-Phil CapelleEVERYBODY KNOWS there are six pockets, but not all players use all six pockets.In straight pool, there is a full rack of balls that are usually broken lightly. Balls tend to stay around the racking area and …

Riding the Rails - Viking Cues Tip of the Week with Mike Roque, Author of "Build Your Game"

Posted by Mike Roque | Viking Cues on 18th Jan 2017

RIDING THE RAILS“… a serious player must have this shot in his arsenal.”-Larry SchwartzKNOWING HOW to shoot rail first shots is like having a get out of jail card. They get you out of difficult situations when it looks like there’s no way out at all.For example, when the object ball is st …

The Stroke - Viking Cues Tip of the Week with Mike Roque, Author of "Build Your Game"

Posted by Mike Roque | Viking Cues on 10th Jan 2017

THE STROKE“The stroke is a beautiful throwing motion.” -Jerry Briesath.”The stroke is the center of the whole game. Without a great stroke, certain shots are simply not possible.As with all throwing sports, the arm motion comes back slowly and then accelerates forward. A textbook stroke might …