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

Posted by Mike Roque | Viking Cues on 3rd Jan 2019

Snap Your Wrist“…you must snap your wrist to give power to your stroke.”-Luther LassiterTHE BREAK SHOT is the first shot in every game. It sets the balls in motion and decides if the table will be congested or wide open to run out.Strong breakers make more balls on the break and get more opening f …

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

Posted by Mike Roque | Viking Cues on 19th Dec 2018

Open or Closed“The more I play, the more open bridge I use. I see the whole shaft and line of aim.”-Max EberleTHE BRIDGE is a crucial part of your stroke mechanics. It affects every aspect of the shot including aiming, english, and follow–through. The two main categories of bridges are open and c …

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

Posted by Mike Roque | Viking Cues on 11th Dec 2018

Solve the Problem“…for me, the best thing is to solve the infinite problems that keep emerging.”-Thomas Engert.IMAGINATION is a beautiful thing. As long as you are at the table with a positive attitude and a creative mind, you are never out of the game.Think of the matches when you felt there was …