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

Posted by Mike Roque | Viking Cues on 19th Dec 2016

JUMPING “Where the cue ball lands is key to making the ball." ~ Robert Dodson To jump or not to jump that is the question. With apologies to William Shakespeare, in today’s game it’s no longer a question. Everyone jumps and the equipment just keeps on getting better. The jump shot is a real …

"The Stop Shot" Tuesday Tip of the Week with Mike Roque - Author of "Build Your Game!"

Posted by Viking Cues & Mike Roque on 13th Dec 2016

The Stop Shot “The Stop Shot is the most powerful shot in pool.” ~ Tony RoblesIf we colored our shots, the stop shot would have to be RED. It’s important, so it needs a bold color like a stop sign. The stop shot holds the secret to cue ball control. It comes into play for the break shot, safe …

"Specialty Shots" Tuesday Tip of the Week with Mike Roque Author of Build Your Game.

Posted by Viking Cues on 6th Dec 2016

Specialty Shots“These are the shots you need in your bag, so master them.” Rick Grayson.There’s a variety of shots in pool that come up regularly. They’re not exactly bread and butter material, but when you need them, nothing else will do. Learn how to handle them in practice. When they come u …