Back hand moving in

Your back hand moves in toward your body as you stroke through. The cue turns on your bridge, so the tip goes the other way and the cue ball leaves the line.

Common causes

• The elbow swings in toward your body
• The grip is too tight
• Your stance is too square to the shot

How to fix it

1. Move the back hand straight back and through, without the elbow drifting sideways
2. Hold the cue loosely, with the thumb and two fingers
3. Turn your body a little so the cue passes by your hip

Recommended drill

Straight 10

Other problems

• Back hand moving out
• Twisting the wrist
• Slowing down at contact
• No pause at the back
• Pulling back after contact
• Moving at the finish