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Sighting

Also called: Eye pattern, Quiet eye

Should you look at the cue ball or object ball when shooting?

Sighting is the eye pattern you use while aiming and stroking. Most coaches recommend looking back and forth between cue ball and object ball during practice strokes, then finishing with your eyes on the object ball contact point at delivery.

In more detail

A consistent eye pattern stabilises aim. Looking at the cue ball last can work for some players, but the object ball last is the more common, reliable choice for potting.

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What is 'quiet eye' in pool?

A steady final fixation on the target just before and during the stroke. Research in aiming sports links longer quiet-eye periods with more accuracy.

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