A good grip is to hold the cue with the thumb and first finger. The other three fingers just support the cue. I have written “The Grip” to help players improve the fundamentals in developing a good grip. The first finger and thumb form ‘The Ring’ and this is 80% of the entire grip. The…
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One of the most important basic techniques that need to be mastered is your Bridge Hand if you want to improve your overall game. I have written “The Bridge” to help players improve the fundamentals in developing a good bridge. The formation of a strong bridge hand is a very important part of your overall technique…
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The most important aspect of your stance is to be comfortable, balanced and have part of your leading leg on line of the aim. I have written “The Stance” to help players improve the fundamentals in developing a good Stance. This is only a guide as the stance will differ from each individual players height…
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The recommended accommodation for anyone wanting to attend a training camp at my Academy base in Carlow are: The Talbot Hotel Carlow Web Site http://www.talbotcarlow.ie/ The Avlon B&B in Carlow Web Site http://www.carlowbedandbreakfast.com/ Over the years 147academy students have stayed in both places and were very happy with the quality of service. You can book directly through…
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The home base of PJ Nolan’s 147 Academy is the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club Carlow in the Republic of Ireland. Carlow Town is a small town around 1 hour 15 minutes from Dublin. The snooker club contains 10 Shender Championship Tables and 1 Riley Professional Silver leg Match Table. These tables are used for all World…
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My 147 Academy returned to the beautiful city of Gérardmer in France to hold another snooker camp in the Gérardmer Billiard Club. Gérardmer is also known as the pearl of the Vosges and it was a great honour to be asked back by Jean-Michel Martin the President of the Gérardmer Snooker Club and all his members.…
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One word sums up PJ Nolan, FANTASTIC. With his encouragement, support and above all amazing coaching skills. I have been coached by PJ since i started playing snooker at the age of 10 and i soared to my victory in the 2009 European Snooker Championships in Belgium, securing my main tour spot for 2009 / 2010 Season. In 2011 i…
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HOW TO BOOK As the National Irish Coach I work for the Irish Snooker Association (RIBSA) and thus all bookings go through the RIBSA organisation. However you can contact me anytime to arrange any bookings in either Ireland or perhaps a training camp for your club or national team anywhere in the World. Over the…
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I have set this web site up with the aim of it becoming one of the best coaching resources on the Web. I will aim to offer you all my coaching experience and knowledge in one easy to navigate site on www.147academy.com The web site will include all my coaching material, practice routines and video…
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Last week I returned to the city of Bucharest to hold another training camp in the TAC Billiard & Snooker Club. This camp was arranged again by “Real Snooker Tour” of Romania to promote the game and provide their players with more guidance to improve their game. I am impressed with the future plans of Snooker…
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