How can I improve my massé shot technique?
These videos, the 2nd from Vol. V of the Video Encyclopedia of Pool Shots provide a good summary and demonstration of important technique elements:
A key to success with massé shots is a high and stable bridge to allow for a smooth but fast stroke with an accurate tip contact point on the CB. See the advice in the first three sections of this video for help:
Here’s a good video from Florian “Venom” Kohler covering massé technique advice:
Bob Jewett also has a good set of articles dealing with the massé shot here:
- Welcome to Massé 101 (BD, December ’97) — basic massé concepts
- Massé 102 (BD, February ’98) — massé techniques and practice
- The Right Time to Massé (BD, March ’98) — sometimes it’s the right shot
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