Back hand moving out

Your back hand moves out away from 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 out to the side
• The grip is too tight
• Your head is not over the cue

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. Put your chin right above the cue

Recommended drill

Straight 10

Other problems

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