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

Shooting Off the Rail“…my backward action is slow and short, and the tip brushes the edge of the cushion.”-Joe DavisSHOOTING off the rail is one of the most challenging shots in pool. Aside from a s

Posted by Mike Roque | Viking Cues on 19th Feb 2019

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

Chalking“Chalking prevents miscues and allows you to pace yourself.”-Billie BillingCAPTAIN François Mingaud was a political prisoner in Paris in the early 1800’s. He also had access to a billiard tab

Posted by Mike Roque | Viking Cues on 29th Jan 2019

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

All About Angles“An angle—not too much and not too little—is what you want for top position play.”-Buddy HallPLAYING GREAT POSITION is the first step to playing great pool. You can’t run out with an

Posted by Mike Roque | Viking Cues on 22nd Jan 2019

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

A Straight Stroke“…concentrate on keeping your backswing on the stroking line.”-Max EberleA STRAIGHT STROKE is the foundation for practically all pool shots. You could set up on the cue ball precise

Posted by Mike Roque | Viking Cues on 16th Jan 2019

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

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 co

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