Click the VIDEO above for the Shoulder Rolls exercise
The ‘Shoulder Rolls Exercise’ is from the Snooker Practice Drills Planner.
Drill
Shoulder Rolls
Category
Snooker Fitness
Why Practice This Drill
Shoulder rolls are great for releasing shoulder tension before the start of a match. Doing 5 minutes of “shoulder rolls” before arriving to play, will give you an edge. The more physically and mentally relaxed you are, the better you’ll play.
Pick A Game
Beginner: Practice for 5 minutes.
Club player: Practice for 10 minutes.
Pro: Practice for 10 minutes.
Shoulder Rolls Steps
From sitting or standing position, inhale while rolling shoulders up to your ears, exhale while lowering shoulders. During the exhale, feel that you’re letting go of all tension. Repeat multiple times.
Tip 1: Haaa
To emphasise letting go, say a loud “Haaa” during each exhale (as the shoulders are lowing).
Tip 2: Before, During & After
If you practice or play a snooker match, you’ll likely feel tension in your shoulders, so do Shoulder Rolls before, during and after a practice or a match.
Tip 3: Melting Ice-cube
The more physically and mentally relaxed you are, the better you’ll play. So, after you’ve completed the “shoulder rolls”, close your eyes and visualise any remaining tension melting away like an ice-cube on a hot day.
Bonus Step
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This snooker drill was from our Snooker Practice Drills Planner. If you want to unleash the snooker champion within, Drill Time is the best way to train your body to move like a snooker pro.
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