A good grip is an important aspect in the game of pocket billiards. A proper grip allows you to make accurate shots. On the other hand, a bad grip will limit your potential for improvement.
Take a look at the illustrations above. As you can see your grip must be loose and relaxed. Never tighten your grip, keep it relaxed all the way through your stroke. Try to use two to three fingers to hold your cue stick while using the thumb as support to keep your cue stick from falling off.
The next image below shows you that your wrist and your lower arm must be in a straight line or 180 degrees. Your wrist must point downward and NOT inward (greater than 180 degrees) or outward (less than 180 degrees). The reason for this is that if your wrist is pointing inward or outward, it will most likely move sideways as you do your final stroke.
